Have you ever seen a Stegosaurus backpack? No doubt it will make you smile, not to mention your kids smile too. Little Packrats makes some of the cutest backpacks around. One of the most fun bags is the Ms. Piggy model, with the “Ms. Piggy goes to the market” rhyme on the back. The ears are 3-D and the tail is a spiral, which makes the bag even more lovable.

Another great one is the elephant tote. Interesting elephant facts make up text that covers the elephant’s head and trunk. On a practical level, the vinyl fabrication is water-repellant and resists weather. There is also the monkey pack, with black, paprika and yellow monkey and a bunch of bananas on the other side. All of these backpacks are adjustable and can fit kids of all ages. Little Packrats was started by a woman with two twin boys who decided that kids would love to carry around stegosaurus backpacks, and that their parents would appreciate and enjoy them too. It takes quite a bit of craftsmanship and ingenuity to design these bags, combined with whimsy and exceptional sewing skills. These are just the sort of products that brighten your (and your child’s) day.