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Always By My Side : A Stuffie Story

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Follow a little boy as he gradually outgrows the need for the constant presence for his comforting companion—a stuffed green dinosaur. But as the stuffed animal narrates, none of us grow out of loving our favorite toys, and, perhaps, they never stop loving us back. When you need a loving hug, or a cuddle of reassurance, or just someone to play with, fuzzy creatures big and small, short and tall, will always be your friend.
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Sebastian ★★★★★

The narration from the dinosaur's perspective is such a sweet touch—it made me tear up when I read it to my son. He's obsessed with the green dino on every page, and it's become our go-to bedtime pick.

Grace ★★★★★

My kid asks for this one every single night now, and I don't mind rereading it one bit. The way it captures that bittersweet moment of letting go of a comfort object, told from the dinosaur's perspective, gets me a little choked up every time. It's a thoughtful, gentle story that feels real.

Zoe S. ★★★★★

The green dinosaur's narration feels so authentic—my son asked me to read it three times in a row, and even I got a little choked up when the boy stops needing him in bed. It's a lovely way to show kids that comfort stays with you, just in a different form.