For the first time ever, we're introducing
a NEW Skoshie & Friends character —
as voted on by YOU!

She our little encourager — always finding ways to be kind and help others.

Stay tuned as she becomes part of the world of Skoshie & Friends! (and yes, she'll even get a name eventually, too!)

Watch Her INTRO VIDEO!

Welcome our little owl with limited-time goodies!

(We're also a cat, octopus & dragon helping you discover joy & positivity )

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    Young kids have the AWESOMEST energy, and I love sharing the adventures of Skoshie & Friends with them at schools and events.

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Our art, books, toys and more give families an opportunity to connect — over relatable characters and encouraging messages.

WHO: Skoshie & Friends is created by Emely Varosky, illustrator + author ( + coffee-drinker ☕️).

WHERE: We're based in North Attleboro, Mass.

WHAT: Skoshie & Friends is named after our cat character Skoshie, because she looks for a "skosh" (meaning a "smidgen") of good in every situation!

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    Meet your NEW OWL FRIEND!

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    Meet your NEW OWL FRIEND!

    For the first time ever, we're introducinga NEW Skoshie & Friends character — as voted on by YOU!   Yep, YOU all voted on our next character, and I'm so...

  • No more EmVaro?

    No more EmVaro?

    I'm sure there's a right way (and many wrong ways) to do an announcement like this. But here we go: It's makeover time! EmVaro Designs is getting a "new" name... Meet:...

    No more EmVaro?

    I'm sure there's a right way (and many wrong ways) to do an announcement like this. But here we go: It's makeover time! EmVaro Designs is getting a "new" name... Meet:...

  • Reading at school + newspaper article

    Reading at school + newspaper article

    “Skoshie the Cat” comes to Potter Elementary School Written by Justice Burnaugh | Dartmouth Week newspaper reporter@dartmouthweek.net Feb 8, 2024 Here's the original article! Children’s book author Emely Varosky gives...

    Reading at school + newspaper article

    “Skoshie the Cat” comes to Potter Elementary School Written by Justice Burnaugh | Dartmouth Week newspaper reporter@dartmouthweek.net Feb 8, 2024 Here's the original article! Children’s book author Emely Varosky gives...

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