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Hugg-A-Planet Befriends Earth for National Friendship Day
Hug Ambassador to "Give Earth a Hugg" With Celebrities on August 5th
| Source: Hugg-A-Planet
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT--(Marketwire - July 23, 2007) - With less than two weeks until National
Friendship Day, environmentally conscious toy maker, Hugg-A-Planet, famous
for its colorful, accurate line of huggable planet earth globes which
regularly appear in movies and TV shows, is encouraging children and
grown-ups to "Give Earth a Hugg" on August 5, 2007, the day friendship is
officially recognized. Designated by the U.S. Congress in 1935, National
Friendship Day was created to celebrate that, "you can't choose your
relatives, but you can choose your friends."
This year, Hugg-A-Planet steps up as Hug Ambassador of National Friendship
Day, championing the importance of being good to Earth. Dozens of
celebrities including Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton, Fergie, Angelina Jolie,
Natalie Portman, Oprah, Jennifer Garner, Teri Hatcher, Heather Locklear,
Kate Bosworth, Ellen Degeneres, Mariska Hargitay, Nancy O'Dell, Rene Russo,
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Drew Barrymore, Sharon Stone, Sarah Jessica Parker,
Carmen Electra, Elizabeth Rohm, Penelope Cruz and Leah Remini already have
Hugg-A-Planets, and are being asked to be good to the earth throughout the
day on August 5th.
"In a world where environmental stewardship is a must, what better way to
celebrate National Friendship Day then by showing everyone that you are a
good friend to your planet?" said Robert Forenza, Hugg-A-Planet Founder.
Hugg-A-Planet globes are a hands-on reference for all ages, broadening the
understanding of world geography, events, and environmental stewardship.
Featuring more than 600 distinct places in detailed maps, Hugg-A-Planet
Earth is available in English, French and Spanish and comes in several
sizes from a baby rattle to Super Hugg-A-Planet, a soft globe more than two
feet in diameter.
Hugg-A-Planet globes are available for National Friendship day, holidays,
special occasions and corporate gifts. Available online at
www.peacetoys.com or by calling 800-332-7840, Hugg-A-Planet globes can be
shipped to arrive in time for National Friendship Day, allowing new Hugg
Earth owners to join with celebrities and "Give Earth a Hugg" on August
5th.
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