The most common animals you might find in your back yard are squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, perhaps a deer, or maybe a skunk. Some are found in nearly every yard (squirrels and rabbits); some you might find only if you live where your back yard is near a wooded area (deer, for instance).
Because these animals are wild, it is practically impossible to get close to them. That's where toy versions come into play.
Let's review a few of these animals one might find in a backyard in toy version made in crafty plush or wood.
Squirrels
Nearly everyone with a back yard has squirrels, probably the most common wild animal seen there, flitting from tree to tree and across the yard.
In Iowa, they have black squirrels. The intro photo above shows one that was seen on my son's backyard deck.
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| Red Squirrel Plush Animal |
Squirrels come in many colors. This one by Aurora World is in a 'rusty' color and is super silky and soft for little hands. Recommended for ages 3 months and up, this sweet red squirrel from a trusted manufacturer will fill your child's imaginative play.
Rabbit
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Wooden Bunny Push Toy |
This wooden push toy bunny is handmade in Iowa by Jesse & Stacey Bannor of BannorToys. Bunny push toy is 5.5 x 5 inches with wheels that are fully functional. It features an interior cutout that makes an easy 'handle' for little fingers to grasp and helps babies & toddlers to develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Crafted from locally sourced Cherry wood, this darling push toy is finished with beeswax and flaxseed oil.
Raccoon Plush Toy
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| Raccoon Plush Toy Animal |
This adorable soft and cuddly raccoon is handcrafted with care by Angela Gray and featured in her Etsy Shop GrayMomMakes. It is created from soft plush 100% polyester yarn, stuffed with hypoallergenic 100% polyester fiberfill. Perfect gift for kids and adults alike. Can be used as a nursery décor or perfect companion for animal lovers and creative outdoorsy people.
Sweet Deer Toy
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| Velvety Plush Deer in Crochet |
This adorable velvet plush deer is handmade by Viktoria in Turkey. Measuring approximately 11 inches tall (or 7 inches in a sitting position), this sweet little deer is cuddly and cute. Deer can be found in Viktoria's Etsy shop Divohobby.
Summary
Such cute, cuddly, sweet plush animals and educational wooden toys make a child's toybox a place for a fun collection of backyard wildlife.
Related Reviews:
- Articles on Wildlife on ReviewThisReviews
- Review of Woodland Forest Animals as Soft Toys
*Backyard Wildlife is written by Wednesday Elf
