Book Review: The Woollyhoodwinks vs. The Dark Patch

The Woollyhoodwinks vs. The Dark Patch by Jeff Root, Scott Runcorn, Phil Dumesnil and Asa Sanchez
$15.95, Buy the Book
The Woollyhoodwinks plush toys come to life and share a new adventure in the new children’s book, The Woollyhoodwinks vs. The Dark Patch. San Francisco artist Jeff Root created the plush dolls where each one is made from old wool suits from thrift stores. There are five characters, each with their own distinct personality. (You can buy the dolls in the Wollyhoodwinks shop.) Each scene in the book is beautifully photographed mixed in with drawings and stitched scenery. The jist of the story is about how the Woollyhoodwinks carefree existence is interrupted when a piece of the sky falls to the earth, becoming the infamous dark patch. But, cute story aside, you’ll want to get this adorable book for all it’s crafty inspiration!
If you are in the Bay Area, CA here are some upcoming book signing events this fall:

• Sept 18: 6:30 pm at Books, Inc. – Laurel Village, 3515 California Street, SF, CA 94118, 415.221.3666
• Sept 19: 6 pm at Super 7, 1628 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115, 415-409-4700
• Sept 20: 11 am at Books, Inc., 1344 Park Street, Alameda, CA, 94501, 510-522-2226
• Oct 5: 11:30 am at Kepler’s: 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025 (650) 324-4321
• Oct 16: 4:30 pm at Barnes & Noble, 2200 Eastridge Loop, Space #1420, San Jose, CA, 95122
• Nov 8: 1:30 pm at Wink SF, 4107 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114, 415-401-8881
• Nov 17: 7 pm at San Carlos Public Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070, (650) 591-0341
• Dec 6: 10:30 am at Foster City Public Library, 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA, 94404, (650) 574-4842