I'm writing a book about security blankets and what we might have had as a child or what our children and/or grandchildren have cuddled or are cuddling up with. I'm looking for stories about security blankets (maybe a tale about something lost and then found) or unusual items used as security blankets. Thanks.

Since I love reading in general and especially reading to my grandkids, I think children's books are a good substitute for Security Blankets.  When I read to them at bedtime, I let them hold the book afterward and put them to bed with the book.  Whether it's a blanket or a book, it's something tangible they can hold onto.  Right now, when my grandson comes over to visit, I read him "Ladybug Baby Bug", by Janice and Mark Perkins.  There's an adorable baby bug on the cover and my grandson kisses it before he goes to sleep.  He also loves to carry it around the house as he gazes intently at the colorful illustrations.  When I was at the pediatrician's office the other day with my daughter and grandson, my grandson had the book with him and he was intently looking at the artwork.  The pediatrician said that the bold, primary colors stimulate young minds.  I didn't really know that before, but I'm glad I know it now.  It's a great story about the baby bug's day as she interacts with her family and friends.  FYI, I got it at Barnesandnoble.com.