Clutching the toy as she sleeps, she sits up to find giant mice, a toy soldier battle and a snowy realm.

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She sits quietly or snuggles up to kids as they read her a book.

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She has conjured up a magic couch, and when Iole sits on it, she suddenly finds Hercules irresistible.

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