Play Paper Dolls…With a Terrier

Lure your daughter away from her princess obsession with paper dolls starring an adorably stoic Boston terrier named Pearl. The Pearl Paper Doll set is play-date ready; a snap to share, it comes with five outfits and five separate dog cutouts. Pearl the terrier stands on her hind legs, poised to become a gold medal winning swimmer (with the help of her USA swim cap and goggles), a cowgirl, a flouncy tutu’d ballerina, a polka dot pj’d somnambulator, or an attentive 1940’s nurse. Printed on fine, thick card stock, the set is made by Egg Press with an eye to whimsical details.

If your child’s ever tried to climb atop the family pet or dress him in ribbons and frills, then you’ll know and love Pearl’s patient, but slightly disgruntled mug. Though it may take a little doing to cut around every jutting ear and tutu ruffle, toting this terrier on errands is a heck of a lot easier than lugging Bitty Baby.

Pearl Paper Doll Prints, 7″x7″, for $35 at Egg Press.

— Emily Frost