When you are looking for a gift for a baby or a child up to teenage years, a plush unicorn makes a perfect choice. These creatures are fanciful and unique in appearance with no hint of monsters, prehistoric animals or ferocious tendencies in the toy makers versions. The plush fabric provides tactile stimulation and comfort to the youngster who wants a cuddly toy. For the preteen, the fantasy creature is perfect for those who want stuffed animals for a happily-ever-after theme.
Since unicorns are mythical creatures, there are various descriptions that have appeared over the years in art, literature and the imagination. Generally, it is a creature that is roughly the size of a horse and has a single spiraling pointed horn which projects from the middle of its forehead. Often, the horn is sparkling and the body of the animal is always white.
Since many children believe in magical powers, which unicorns possess, a stuffed toy in this style makes a comforting and powerful palliative for the terrors of the night. Holding a cuddly version of the strong and invincible unicorn is both soothing to the touch, and in its image of protecting the child. Since in the bedtime stories, good triumphs over evil, the child can take comfort in the magical abilities of large and powerful creature that is also soft to the touch.
The earliest references to the animal date back to the time of the Greek civilization. It is described as being very wild, but shy. The only method of capture or killing it would be for a virgin to coax it to come to her. It could then be taken by hunters.
Many of the artistic references come from the Medieval European period. Tapestry panels from this time feature the maiden, the unicorn and of course the hunters in forest scenes. The theme of grace, purity and yet strength is prevalent in the paintings and tapestries. The hunters' interest is due to the belief that there is magical power in the unicorn horn. It was reputed to reverse the effects of poison and to heal sickness.
Today's art forms are movies and videos. Some of these recently have included unicorns in at least a cameo role. Animated movies directed for family viewing might include unicorns that interact with princesses in difficult situations. Fantasies for adult viewers may occasionally feature unicorns.
Commercial plush toys are popular as baby and toddler gifts. They are also popular as bedroom decor accessories for preadolescent girls. The toys are made a polyester. The plush is easy to clean and is safe for little hands to grasp. There are no sharp edges or loose parts that can be swallowed by a baby. The toys are available in various sizes. They are usually white, or sometimes pastel.
A plush unicorn promotes the same type of comfort as is available in any similar sleep or snuggly toy. Since there are no moving parts and batteries are not required, a child is less likely to be injured while playing with the toy. The plush covering is easy to clean at home or at a professional dry cleaning establishment.
Since unicorns are mythical creatures, there are various descriptions that have appeared over the years in art, literature and the imagination. Generally, it is a creature that is roughly the size of a horse and has a single spiraling pointed horn which projects from the middle of its forehead. Often, the horn is sparkling and the body of the animal is always white.
Since many children believe in magical powers, which unicorns possess, a stuffed toy in this style makes a comforting and powerful palliative for the terrors of the night. Holding a cuddly version of the strong and invincible unicorn is both soothing to the touch, and in its image of protecting the child. Since in the bedtime stories, good triumphs over evil, the child can take comfort in the magical abilities of large and powerful creature that is also soft to the touch.
The earliest references to the animal date back to the time of the Greek civilization. It is described as being very wild, but shy. The only method of capture or killing it would be for a virgin to coax it to come to her. It could then be taken by hunters.
Many of the artistic references come from the Medieval European period. Tapestry panels from this time feature the maiden, the unicorn and of course the hunters in forest scenes. The theme of grace, purity and yet strength is prevalent in the paintings and tapestries. The hunters' interest is due to the belief that there is magical power in the unicorn horn. It was reputed to reverse the effects of poison and to heal sickness.
Today's art forms are movies and videos. Some of these recently have included unicorns in at least a cameo role. Animated movies directed for family viewing might include unicorns that interact with princesses in difficult situations. Fantasies for adult viewers may occasionally feature unicorns.
Commercial plush toys are popular as baby and toddler gifts. They are also popular as bedroom decor accessories for preadolescent girls. The toys are made a polyester. The plush is easy to clean and is safe for little hands to grasp. There are no sharp edges or loose parts that can be swallowed by a baby. The toys are available in various sizes. They are usually white, or sometimes pastel.
A plush unicorn promotes the same type of comfort as is available in any similar sleep or snuggly toy. Since there are no moving parts and batteries are not required, a child is less likely to be injured while playing with the toy. The plush covering is easy to clean at home or at a professional dry cleaning establishment.
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