Vinnie is one wonderfully eccentric banana slug, part bright yellow peel, part slow-moving forest-floor friend, and entirely full of personality. His playful expression, luminous eyes, and jaunty tuft of hair give him a whimsical look that is hard to forget.

Embroidered brown speckles decorate Vinnie’s banana peel, while ripples of creamy colored fabric along his sides create a feeling of motion. At 8 inches long, he is a soft, cheerful companion for imaginative play and cozy cuddles.

Douglas gives this unusual little character thoughtful details and plenty of charm. Vinnie belongs in toy baskets, with forest fans, on nursery shelves, and in collections that welcome the wonderfully weird.