Patent ID: 8628332

Claim:
A communication device between a first communicator and a second communicator to facilitate teaching of desired behaviors, values, principles, and skills comprising: a plush toy comprising: a body having a front side and back side; a head connected to the body; one or more upper extremities connected to the body adjacent the head; and one or more lower extremities connected to the body opposite the one or more upper extremities; and a plurality of pockets disposed on the plush toy to receive a plurality of communication symbols which are configured to be placed into and withdrawn from said pockets by the first communicator and the second communicator, wherein the plurality of pockets comprise: a pocket is disposed on the head to receive one or more communication symbols containing words and/or images representing thoughts, goals, plans, or ambitions of the second communicator or feelings of the first communicator; and a pocket disposed on the front side of the body that receives one or more selectively removable and interchangeable communication symbols.