Penelope Gail "Poppy" Cat (or Poppy for short), created by Lara Jones, is the main protagonist of the book series of the same name and its animated adaptation and is the group leader. She is an anthropomorphic and feisty young plush toy tabby kitten girl with orange fur, a big white face, red stripes, small black freckles, and long whiskers. She wears a multi-colored checkered neckerchief that takes her and her friends who are stuffed animals on big, extraordinary adventures through locations of imagination and wonder by every vehicle they need. She is Lara's favorite stuffed animal and best friend amongst them. She is also the niece of Big Cat. Poppy is the most adventurous kitten in the whole world.