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You’ll never meet an elephant quite like Leo. He is special in so many ways, including his pillow shape, which is perfect for nighttime snuggles or long trips in the car.

Fun Facts About Leo

He's super friendly: He'll even share his favorite peanuts with you
He loves hugs: His pillow shape makes for the perfect cuddle partner
He loves to explore: Leo loves going on trips & exploring new places

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The story behind Leo the Elephant

What inspired the creation of Leo the Elephant?

My son Charlie, the creator of Leo the elephant, says that his elephant was inspired by an ABC animal book that his kindergarten class was reading this past school year. The children were told to draw and color a picture of an elephant and Leo the Elephant was born.

What makes Leo so special?

When he brought his picture home, my wife, our other two boys and I LOVED the picture he created. It was so cute and somehow possessed Charlie's personality perfectly—silly, fun, and wonderfully different. We went on a family vacation this summer and my brother-in-law made some T-shirt stamps using Charlie's elephant as inspiration for the design. Everyone loved it! I had heard of a company that would create stuffed animals from children's drawings and we're so happy we decided to try it out. We hope that others will also fall in love with the adorable elephant that our son Charlie created.

Was Charlie excited for his creation to come to life?

We did not tell Charlie that we were turning his drawing into a stuffed animal. It was a complete surprise. We opened up the box and said "Charlie look! It is your elephant!" He was so surprised and happy. Charlie ultimately chose to name his elephant Leo, one of many names that he and his mom, Elizabeth, were throwing around.