There's a reason why children love animals - they're so cute! Pre Shoes designer Susie Warner knows this, perhaps explaining why so many animals pop up in the full shoe range. From bumblebees to bears to butterflies, there's a creature for every child!
But it's not just about looking cute - there are a number of reasons why it's good for children to have animals in their life. All babies and toddlers love learning, and the animal kingdom provides endless opportunities for them to observe, experiment and learn from their furry or feathered friends. Whether it's understanding how hard or soft to stroke a cat, knowing that you have to feed, clean and look after pets or listening to the way birds seem to chat to each other, children will learn from animals often without even realising it! Seeing a snake slither along the floor shows them that there's more than one way to move. Watching elephants use their trunk to squirt water can make bath time much more fun (if a little wet!). And listening to bees buzz around the garden teaches them about how the natural world is all connected.
This goes some way to explaining why animal characters are so popular with little ones. Who hasn't seen a child flap their arms like a bird or make jungle noises like a monkey? Animal characters in books, films, television programs - and on shoes! - all help children to empathise and feel excited about animals.
So next time you're looking at the Pre Shoes range and thinking how cute the little kitties are, or how cheeky the fab monkeys are, remember - they're not just pretty faces. Children and animals are a winning combination every time!
