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Wildwood Media's Little Humbugs picks up top award from the the CTTC.

The Little Humbugs "2009 Best Bet" award from the CTTC.

The Canadian Toy Testing Council have awarded the Little Humbugs their highest rating for the Butterfly Girl dolls and books. Here's what they had to say:

"It's cool to care!" This wonderful concept captures little girl's imaginations and hearts. Join Lucy and her Little Humbug friends on a journey to help save our environment. These cute little Butterfly Girls come with their own line of adventure books and there are also Butterfly Girl plush dolls to collect. Each different Butterfly Girl comes with a soft, colourful cocoon which they are "nesting" inside. Pull the zipper on the cocoon and out pops a butterfly girl, with her silky wings and soft plush body. The small chapter books are full of adventure and come with a positive message about helping conserve our mother earth. Little environmentalists can log onto the Little Humbugs website and receive their free Butterfly Girl certificate!

" The children of the Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC) have given your toy a CTTC three star “***” rating – the highest level. This demonstrates excellence in all areas of function, design, durability, battery consumption, and most importantly, play value.

The CTTC is a non-profit organization evaluating toys for over 50 years and presenting the results to parents and consumers."

Thank you CTTC.

Wildwood Wins 'Rising Star' Award

Wildwood Media were honoured last night at the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Awards for Excellence. Wildwood picked up the coveted 'Rising Star' Award,"Iit was an honour to be nominated and a greater honour to be chosen as the winner," said partner David Hughes.

Say Hello to Kati

Wildwood Media launched Kati their brand new Little Humbug s butterfly girl. Kati a Special Edition from the Butterfly Girls Around the World has a special mission. For every Kati sold Wildwood is planting a tree to help save the Monarch Butterfly winter habitat in the mountains of Mexico.

Partnering withthe Global ReLeaf fund the company hopes to not only help the Monarchs habitat but to restore the forests in the La Cruz Habitat Protection Project. Reforesting these sites will continue to improve the butterfly's nesting habitat and restore soil and watersheds in the deforested areas.

The Little Humbugs Wow the Green Living Show Visitors

Wildwood premiered Canada’s Butterfly Girl KATI at the Green Living Show on 29th Feb – 2nd March in Vancouver along with Jasmine the leader, Chloe the Gardener and Lucy the Bird Keeper. The dolls were a massive hit. “Meeting the public was so exciting for us, they were so grateful for providing a toy that had a meaningful message and positive role models for young girls,” remarked Marghanita after the Vancouver show. “When you get that kind of fantastic feedback from the public you know all the hard work has been worth it.”
“It was evident at the Green Living Show that there is a growing demand for alternative toys and books - kids, parents and grandparents were all captivated by Marghanita’s enchanting, brightly coloured book characters which were brought to life in doll form. Attracted by the colour and uniqueness of the product, they were impressed by the quality and it’s wholesomeness. When they were told the story about the Little Humbugs and their mission they said it was a dream gift to give to a child,” added David Hughes.

Wildwood Media and American Forest Help Save the Monarch Butterfly

Wildwood Media are set to launch a Special Edition Butterfly Girl. Butterfly Girl Around The World consists initially of Ava and Ella the USA Butterfly Girls and Kati the Canadian Butterfly Girl. For each doll sold a tree will planted by American Forests in their conservation project "Trees for Monarchs".

The trees are planted to help conserve the overwintering habitat of the incedible Monarch Butterfly. Illegal logging is devastating the Monarchs preciuos habitat in the mountains of Mexico.

Wildwood Media set Toy Fair Trend

With the growing interest in Eco-Consciousness Wildwood Media launched the Little Humbugs at Toy Fair 2008. The stars of The Little Humbugs - the Butterfly Girls flew in and created quite the buzz. These storybook characters really caught the retailers eye for their bright, unique way in which they tell their enchanting story of how they need the help of human children to care for Mother Nature. Picked out by Trend Central and Toy Directory Monthly as trend setters at this years Toy Fair, Wildwood Media hope that getting kids interested in looking after the Environment and Mother Nature proves to be more than just a trend.