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Who Says Stuffed Animals Aren’t Real?

Meet Polly Puffin. This big-beaked stuffed bird sits alone on a store shelf until a girl named Suzy decides to take her home. Turns out, Polly’s just what Suzy needs—someone to listen to her talk about her day, her dreams, and most of all, her mom. That’s because Suzy’s life hasn’t been the same since she lost her.

Before long, Polly and Suzy are an inseparable pair--best friends. And Polly makes it her sole purpose to support this remarkable, bright and special little girl. For the first time in a long while, Suzy’s even smiling But when a new girl her same age moves in next door, will Suzy still need Polly’ help?

What follows are lifelong lessons about love, loss, remembrance and growth. This insightful, moving and just a bit goofy book is for anyone who has ever had a special stuffed companion who helped them learn the true meaning of friendship.