Les Minouchkas - Pablo the Elephant

Meet Pablo. He's an elephant with a serious chocolate bar habit and an even more serious thing for stargazing, and within about a day of arriving he'll have a name, a backstory, and a permanent seat at the dinner table (whether you've laid one for him or not). He's the sort of toy that ends up wedged into school bags, hauled round the garden on muddy adventures, and propped on the windowsill for late night star watching. Soft in all the right places, bendy in all the right places, and absolutely destined to become someone's whole world for a while.

We love it because:

• He's designed by French illustrator Lucille Michieli, so every stitch and expression feels like it's wandered out of a storybook, not off a factory line.
• His arms and legs are articulated, so he can sit, hug, hold hands, or strike whatever dramatic pose the adventure of the day requires.
• He's just the right size to tuck under an arm, ride along in the pushchair, or join the school run without taking over the entire bag.
• Soft enough for proper cuddles, sturdy enough for the rough and tumble that comes with being loved hard.

What's in the box:

• Pablo the elephant doll, fully equipped for stargazing and snacking

Great for:

• Children aged 12 months and up
• Bedtime cuddles, car journeys, first days at nursery, and anywhere a familiar face helps
• Gentle, imaginative storytelling play, and a bit of quiet comfort when the world feels a little big

Important to know:

• Size: 13.5 x 8.5 x 25.5cm
• Materials: cotton, plastic and polyester
• Care: wash at 30°C on a wool cycle, no tumble drying. Let him air dry somewhere cosy, he's earned it.