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Shopping: Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day

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Ah penguins! They’re cute enough to celebrate all year long–and certainly all winter long–but January 20 is actually officially Penguin Awareness Day! To honor this wacky, yet wonderful, upcoming holiday, we’ve gathered together some of our favorite penguin picks on the market–from cute kids’ clothes and toys to luxe treats for mom and dad! There’s something to help everyone in the family get in on the super-chill Penguin Awareness celebrations!

  • Holztiger Penguin from Norman & Jules

    Holztiger Penguin from Norman & Jules

     Add a regal wooden penguin to your toy flock! This hand-painted maple wood penguin--available locally at Norman & Jules in Park Slope, Brooklyn--is the perfect shape and size for all kinds of imaginative play; it's recommended for ages 3-7 and up. $10.75, normanandjules.com
  • Kristiana Parn Penguins Card from the Pink Olive

    Kristiana Parn Penguins Card from the Pink Olive

     No matter the occasion, this darling penguin card by Brooklyn-based artist Kristiana Parn (available locally at the Pink Olive) is sure to delight. In addition to featuring a picture-perfect design, the card is printed on recycled natural white card stock and packed in a biodegradable clear sleeve. $5, pinkolive.com
  • Badtz-Maru Compact Backpack: Party Collection

    Badtz-Maru Compact Backpack: Party Collection

     The ultimate cartoon penguin, Sanrio's Bad Badtz-Maru is a classic combo of cute and pouty. This cool glossy PVC backback emblazoned with fun graphics of Badtz and his pals is sure to delight any Sanrio fans in your brood. $30.25, sanrio.com
  • Baby Penguin from the AMNH

    Baby Penguin from the AMNH

     Head on over to the American Museum of Natural History and snap up this baby penguin plush from their gift shop. Recommended for ages 3 and up, this soft and snuggle-worthy little toy makes for a great winter-time play buddy. $12.99, shop.amnh.org
  • Mini Rodini Penguin Sweatshirt Red

    Mini Rodini Penguin Sweatshirt Red

     Mini Rodini is known for crafting unique kids' clothes that feature super-hip animal prints and designs. This dapper penguin sweatshirt is no exception. Crafted from soft organic cotton, this pullover is sure to be a kids' wardrobe staple in 2016. $70, minirodini.com
  • Kate Spade New York Wedding Belles Penguin Suit Clutch

    Kate Spade New York Wedding Belles Penguin Suit Clutch

     A perfectly luxe treat for mom or for a fashion-forward tween or teen, this dazzling Kate Spade clutch makes for the ultimate special occasion accessory for winter. Pair with a dressy look for a party or use to add some sparkle to the everyday. $398, katespade.com
  • Old Navy Graphic Printed One-Piece, Penguin

    Old Navy Graphic Printed One-Piece, Penguin

     Your little one (ages 12-24 months) will be snuggly and warm this winter when you suit them up in this sweet grey onesie! The baby penguin design is sure to be almost as cute as your toddler themselves! $12.94, oldnavy.gap.com
  • Woolbuddy Needle Felting Penguin Kit

    Woolbuddy Needle Felting Penguin Kit

    Looking for the perfect indoor craft idea to entertain the kids on cold winter days? Check out this cool felting kit from Woolbuddy! It's recommended for ages 8-12 and up, and it comes with two felting needles, felting wool, and step-by-step instructions with photos. $20, woolbuddy.com
  • Tuxedosam 4

    Tuxedosam 4" Plush Magnet: Friendship

     Sanrio strikes again with their super-cute Tuxedosam plush magnet! This magnetic cutie is perfect for the fridge, your child's locker at school, or just about any metal surface throughout the home. $16.50, sanrio.com
  • Tracy Walker Animal Wall Art (Penguin) from Land of Nod

    Tracy Walker Animal Wall Art (Penguin) from Land of Nod

     Add new life to your winter decor with some eye-catching wall art from Land of Nod! This lovely little penguin print (17" x 20") was created just for Land of Nod by the artist Tracy Walker and comes framed with champagne colored, contemporary style molding. $69.97, landofnod.com
  • Folkmanis Penguin, Emperor Hand Puppet

    Folkmanis Penguin, Emperor Hand Puppet

    Puppet shows have been a longtime classic of childhood playtime. Add some arctic fun to the mix with this beautiful--and oh-so lifelike--emperor penguin hand puppet by Folkmanis. $31.99, folkmanis.com
  • Mini Boden Festive T-shirt

    Mini Boden Festive T-shirt

     Wear your penguin pride in style this winter! This cheeky penguin pick from Mini Boden has a laidback seasonal look and is made of super-soft cotton jersey. $12, bodenusa.com
  • Corgi Lightweight Aqua Penguin Pattern Socks from J.Crew

    Corgi Lightweight Aqua Penguin Pattern Socks from J.Crew

     Bring dad into the penguin-tastic festivities with these jaunty penguin socks available at J.Crew. The bright hue and fun pattern are sure to add some seasonal pizzazz to dad's workday ensemble. $28, jcrew.com
  • Maeve Conversationalist Buttondown from Anthropologie

    Maeve Conversationalist Buttondown from Anthropologie

     Hey moms! No need to let the kids have all the fun for Penguin Awareness Day! Treat yourself to a sweet penguin patterned button down from Antrhopologie! The red hue is perfect for brightening up a winter ensemble and the cheery penguins will have you smiling every time you glance in the mirror. $78, anthropologie.com

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