A cat, octopus & dragon helping moms & kids discover joy & positivity

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Our art, books, toys and more give moms and kids 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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  • 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...

  • Last-minute gifts in-store

    Last-minute gifts in-store

    Markets might be over, but you can still grab Skoshie & Friends gifts in person! Visit either of these two SouthCoast stores —  Bajah's Cat Cafe WHERE: TIVERTON, R.I. •...

    Last-minute gifts in-store

    Markets might be over, but you can still grab Skoshie & Friends gifts in person! Visit either of these two SouthCoast stores —  Bajah's Cat Cafe WHERE: TIVERTON, R.I. •...

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