What is the plush in blue overalls? It's Little Critter — the Kohl's Cares plush
It's Mercer Mayer's Little Critter — the Kohl's Cares charity plush — the buck-toothed, round-eared star of the "Just for You" picture books, in his signature button-strap blue overalls.
How we identified it. This one's a confession: our system first filed him as a troll doll, and honestly, squint and you'll see why. What settled it was unanimity — six independent listings for the same plush all name "Kohl's Cares Mercer Mayer Little Critter", and a second look at the photo confirms the two buck teeth and rounded ears no troll doll ever had. Trolls get vertical hair; critters get overalls.
How to spot a real one: the Kohl's Cares tag (these were $5 charity plushes sold alongside the books); tan fur, two prominent front teeth, round ears; blue overalls with button straps; common sizes 12–15".
Where to buy one now (verified listings; links may earn a commission at no cost to you)
| Retailer | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kohl's | $3 | Kohl's Cares listing |
| Poshmark | $10 | "Brother" variant |
| eBay | $12 | 14" example |
| Whatnot | $13 | 15" Brother plush |
| Walmart | $21 | 12" marketplace listing |
Seen on a collector's shelf in a photo our system processed — between a Rainbow Fish lamp and a Woody Woodpecker, which is exactly the shelf Little Critter belongs on. Exact match, label corrected in public: we said troll, the market said critter, the critter won.