Woollyhoodwinks: vs. The Dark Patch

"These whimsical characters are designed as a tribute to hand crafted toys of the past, with a contemporary twist. Their unique personalities are sure to warm hearts of all ages."-Raymond McKenzie, San Francisco Museum of Craft+Design"Toys have always been popular with children and collectors, but now there's a new breed booming: handmade art toys. These subversive, provocative toys are no teddy bears, and they're targeted at adults."- The Dallas Morning NewsThe Woollyhoodwinks are five cuddly creatures who enjoy life in the richly textured Black North Forest. Junco leads the imaginative Ludic, the prankster Reddy, the reasonable Ozard, and the cute baby named Fluke.However, their carefree existence is interrupted when a piece of the sky falls to earth. There this dark patch begins to grow! As it spreads over the ground and disturbs the tranquility of their woodland home, these adorable friends take turns trying to solve this strange mystery. How will the naturally inventive 'Hoodwinks save the day? Find out!True to the dolls' original handcrafted designs, the illustrations ingeniously resemble landscapes stitched from colorfully patterned fabrics. The Woollyhoodwinks' amusing and eye-catching antics are bound to appeal to the dreamer in everyone.Created by San Francisco artists Jeff Root and Scott Runcorn , the increasingly popular Woollyhoodwink plush dolls (www.woollyhoodwinks.com) are sold through gift and museum stores throughout North America. Written by collaborators Asa Sanchez and Phil Dumesnil , the 'Hoodwinks' first adventure introduces these playful characters to an ever wider and appreciative audience.Root, Jeff is the author of 'Woollyhoodwinks: vs. The Dark Patch', published 2008 under ISBN 9781597020121 and ISBN 1597020125.