Jan 12, 2016

Hoot Company Debuts with original, high-quality toys that inspire imagination through play

Hoot Company, a new kind of toy company that creates original, high-quality toys and books, is making its introduction at The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market (Bldg. 3, Fl. 3, Booth #404). Hoot Company is entering the toy and gift markets with two initial brands that demonstrate the company’s commitment to fun and imagination: Lovelets plush animal friends and “Princess Kitty Butterfly,” an illustrated read-along book and accompanying plush animal.

“We’re thrilled to introduce our company to those in the market looking for high-quality toys and books that inspire children’s imaginations,” said Kerri Love, who founded Hoot Company with her husband in 2014. “As parents ourselves, we believe children learn best through play and have made it our mission to create a family of toys that foster open-ended play.”

Lovelets plush animals are one of two exclusive Hoot Company toy brands launching in Atlanta. The Lovelets collection features six super soft, 13.5-inch plush animal characters, each with arms that reach out as if to say, “Let’s hug!”

“Lovelets hugging arms encourage the positive and powerful act of hugging, which builds trust and a sense of safety, and also elevates mood and happiness,” said Love. “Not only do these adorable animals provide children hugs when they may need extra comfort on daily adventures, but they empower children to nurture others with hugs in return.”

Hoot Company is also introducing an illustrated, read-aloud picture book entitled, “Princess Kitty Butterfly”, about a chubby cat who dreams of becoming a butterfly. Readers follow Princess Kitty on an adventure and learn themes of self-confidence, perseverance and imagination. The book is available as a stand-alone item and also available as a gift set with an 8-inch plush toy.

“ ‘Princess Kitty Butterfly’ teaches young readers that if you believe in yourself, anything is possible,” continued Love. “As with all Hoot Company toys and books, we hope it will inspire children’s imaginations and foster positive emotional growth through fun and play.”

Hoot Company is a wholesale distributor whose toys and games will be available through independent, specialty, children’s gift and online retailers, as well as bookstores.