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At Worldwide Buddies, we create picture books and toys that celebrate diversity. These are designed to introduce children to different realities and perspectives, early on.
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We have created a universe of buddies, each from a different country, and each with a unique story to tell. These are specially created to introduce children to different realities and perspectives, and of course, to become their buddies from around the world!
Learning can be fun and games. Made for open-ended play, our toys inspire outside-the-box thinking and encourage littles to embrace diversity.
Colorful multicultural picture books filled with magic, our stories take readers on adventures near and far. They allow them to see the world beyond themselves, developing compassion and empathy.

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The Book of Cultures: 30 stories to discover the world. A picture book created for young readers to discover the world and embrace diversity, alongside stickers with all the characters and a pop-up map of the world. - 30 fictional stories featuring buddies from different countries, followed by a snapshot on each culture, with fun facts and engaging activities. - 120 pages of fun! - Stickers featuring all the buddies of the book. - A pop-up map of the world. - 8th most backed/funded children's book project on Kickstarter. * A 2021 Family Choice Award and a 2021 NAPPA Award winner.
Minilingo Bilingual Memory Game: Bilingual Flashcards that can be used for playing memory and snap, or as simple learning cards! These versatile and educational cards are a great way to get the family together and encourage children to learn common Vietnamese vocabulary. Product features: - Enhance language learning: Minilingo includes 42 flashcards designed to support children’s language development and enhance memorization skills. - Simple, colorful images with words and pronunciations: Our simple, fun and vibrant pictures come with their equivalent words and phonetic pronunciations. - The perfect travel companion: These cards are small and portable (3.4 x 3.4 x 1.1″), making them the perfect companion for on-the-go learning and fun. - Award-Winning: Minilingo is a Family Choice Award and a National Parenting Center Award winner! - Explore more languages: Minilingo is available in 9 language combinations. (Spanish/English, French/English, Mandarn/English, Japanese/English, Arabic/English, German/English, Vietnamese/English, Greek/English, Swahili/English)
Books and toys that celebrate diversity for children to discover the world and become more open-minded and compassionate.
Minilingo Bilingual Memory Game: Bilingual flashcards that can be used for playing memory and snap, or as simple learning cards! These versatile and educational cards are a great way to get the family together and encourage children to learn common Spanish vocabulary. Product features: -Enhance language learning: Minilingo includes 42 flashcards designed to support children’s language development and enhance memorization skills. Simple, colorful images with words and pronunciations: Our simple, fun and vibrant pictures come with their equivalent words and phonetic pronunciations. -The perfect travel companion: These cards are small and portable (3.4 x 3.4 x 1.1″), making them the perfect companion for on-the-go learning and fun. -Award-Winning: Minilingo is a Family Choice Award and a National Parenting Center Award winner! -Explore more languages: Minilingo is available in 9 language combinations. Spanish/English, French/English, Mandarin/English, German/English, Greek/English, Arabic/English, Vietnamese/English, Japanese/English, Swahili/English.
What's the Story? Storytelling Cards 60 storytelling cards with places, people, objects and phrases from around the world. In this storyteller starter kit, children can pick cards, see what and who they'll encounter and create stories as they explore different cultures of the world. A multicultural game of tale making and adventure. Designed to enhance language development, encourage critical thinking and spark children’s imagination. A must-have for every little storyteller out there. * Variations for different levels of language development + glossary included.
Buddy Jumble Card Game: Buddy Jumble is the most fun and engaging way for children to learn quick geography facts, all while making new friends from around the world! It includes 60 flashcards with 3 different educational card games that are perfect for family game night. Each game focuses on a different skillset and encourages kids to explore our planet through strategy and fun! The box includes: 30 country cards with visual cues and fun facts, ideal for learning about countries, cities, flags, special places, yummy snacks and more! 30 buddy cards to meet buddies from different countries, get to know their characters, and unique traits. Instructions on how to play 3 games. It's perfect for curious kids, all fun adults out there, special gifts, memorable holidays, off-screen play, family get-togethers and more!
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A picture book created for young readers to discover the world and embrace diversity, alongside stickers with all the characters and a pop-up map of the world. 30 fictional stories featuring buddies from different countries, followed by a snapshot on each culture, with fun facts and engaging activities. 120 pages of fun! Stickers featuring all the buddies of the book. A pop-up map of the world. 8th most backed/funded children's book project on Kickstarter. * A 2021 Family Choice Award and a 2021 NAPPA Award winner.
Bilingual flashcards that can be used for playing memory and snap, or as simple learning cards! These versatile and educational cards are a great way to get the family together and encourage children to learn common Spanish vocabulary. Product features: -Enhance language learning: Minilingo includes 42 flashcards designed to support children’s language development and enhance memorization skills. Simple, colorful images with words and pronunciations: Our simple, fun and vibrant pictures come with their equivalent words and phonetic pronunciations. -The perfect travel companion: These cards are small and portable (3.4 x 3.4 x 1.1″), making them the perfect companion for on-the-go learning and fun. -Award-Winning: Minilingo is a Family Choice Award and a National Parenting Center Award winner! -Explore more languages: Minilingo is available in 9 language combinations. Spanish/English, French/English, Mandarin/English, German/English, Greek/English, Arabic/English, Vietnamese/English, Japanese/English, Swahili/English.
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Buddy Jumble is the most fun and engaging way for children to learn quick geography facts, all while making new friends from around the world! It includes 60 flashcards with 3 different educational card games that are perfect for family game night. Each game focuses on a different skillset and encourages kids to explore our planet through strategy and fun! The box includes: - 30 country cards with visual cues and fun facts, ideal for learning about countries, cities, flags, special places, yummy snacks and more! - 30 buddy cards to meet buddies from different countries, get to know their characters, and unique traits. - Instructions on how to play 3 games. - It's perfect for curious kids, all fun adults out there, special gifts, memorable holidays, off-screen play, family get-togethers and more!
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