Beatrix

Embroidered with our beloved forest creatures, these sturdy little packs hold everything a child needs for a busy day. Constructed from durable nylon and easy-to-clean laminated canvas. The large interior contains a smaller zipped pocket. Padded back panel and padded shoulder straps. Designed for ages 2 to 5. PVC free, lead free, & phthalate free. (9 x 12 x 5.5”)

How is a toddler supposed to transport “Hedgie” the hedgehog, a juice box and three crayons, while still keeping a hand free to hold onto Nana? How does a mom look completely chic while carrying five diapers and a sippy cup? These are the questions that fascinate the folks at Beatrix. They make backpacks that are functional, beautifully made and have a quirky charm all their own. Kids aren’t the only ones who can have fun!

Marcus Woolcott has always had a love for character design, and this was reinforced by his six years of living in Tokyo (Hello Kitty is kinda big there, if you hadn’t noticed). So you might notice there is a heavy Japanese influence to the characters he creates. He also goes back to the simple graphic drawings he did as a kid for inspiration. “Simplicity is almost always cuter than complexity.” Marcus keeps his characters as simple as possible, while still capturing the essence of the creatures they’re representing.