Playful Wild Life Barney Stuffed Animal - Comforting Companion - Imaginative Play - Gray 9 Inches

Confession: this is meant to be a toy for my nearly two-year-old, and YES, I will give it to her :), but I have not yet had the heart to wrap it. I'm not generally a stuffed animal kind of person, though I do feel that they are important for kids to have, for with them, your children can imagine all kinds of things and get a little comfort, too (especially if they really connect with the toy). My inner-child has connected with this owl. I will update this review once I see how my little one responds to it, and the reaction it elicits from my seven-year-old. But for now... Here's what I have noticed about this beautiful owl. He has those large, bright, penetrating, wise-looking eyes, and they feel tightly secured (I have tugged at them, as I am anticipating that the eyes will get a lot of attention from the little one). His beak is pointed, petite, and spotted with flecks of black. It looks sharp (though it's really not) and is made from a firmer kind of material. His wings have extremely limited flexibility (they cannot be raised to pretend that he's flying). His feet are made from the same material of the beak, which enables him to stand--yes, you can knock him over--but a slight tap won't do it.... stable little guy. What I love: the exquisitely soft feel of his belly: very soothing to the touch. But, that said, he's not one of those stuffed animals whose bodies conform to the needs of your arms. I guess you could say that he's not really a cuddle creature, but one who is meant to be stroked. Still, he is compact, which will make it easier for my little one to tote around. Concerns: The hair (meant to be feathers) around his tiny but well-defined ears is wispy, and MAY be pulled out easily by a child as young as mine. Also, since he is meant to be spot-cleaned and not placed in the washing machine, I will have issues if she drools on him. Still fell in love with him, though, and thought that this might be a subtle introduction to learning that there are, for instance, different kinds of "birds" out there. I actually think that my seven-year-old is going to be drawn to him, and I believe he would be more appropriate for that age group (assuming your child likes owls), especially if your kids are fans of the Guardians of Ga'hoole Boxed Set, Books 1-4 , or are Harry Potter fans who do not feel that they MUST have Hedgwig. Again, I will update, but my final words are: he is a gorgeous creature, and I am enchanted by him!

Beautiful,soft !

Soft and realistic looking

Very cute stuffed owl! Arrived promptly.

Great seller--appreciated the extra help with my selection! I've searched everywhere for an affordable, quality plush owl that actually looks like an owl. If you're looking for a real owl, buy a decoy model--this one is for kids and youthful adults. This one is better than the photo. Definitely heirloom quality--a keeper--not a potential donation or rejected giveaway. Outstanding features: realistic appearance with "feathers", stands up on its own, very soft and cuddly, Aurora is a great brand with consistent high reviews! Only downside is that the item was shipped by regular mail in a squishable bag. I received it somewhat deformed after the mail carrier jammed it into my mail box. It needs to be shipped in a box. But I was able to fluff it up to being sooooo adorable.

well made, cute and lifelike, good price

I had a crazy blue jay who was constantly pecking at my sliding glass door. Plus when not pecking he would often fly into the glass at full speed, causing a fairly loud "BANG". I read about these birds and it turns out that some of them do this as part of their territorial protection. Sort of like a testosterone overload, I guess. I could not believe this bird did not break his neck, but he didn't. After a week or so of this behavior and racket every day for hours, I ordered one of these owls. I placed it on the floor, eight where the bird liked to peck. It stopped the bird from coming around immediately! Great product at a great price. Very fast shipping.

love it

Mi hija la quería porque juega a Harry Potter y la necesitaba para llevarlo a Howarts, y le gustó mucho, es de un tamaño mediano y sus ojos son muy realistas, parecía un poco tieso al principio, pero al manejarlo ha adquirido una mejor postura

Très réaliste , de très bonne qualité , très doux

Soft toy same as per description. Washable in washing machine in gentle wash mode. Took out one star as the horns were totally messed up in the package it arrived with and couldn't be restored.

Fue parte de un regalo y se ve increíble, además que se sentía de calidad en su pelaje.

Cute gift.