Karito Kids Dolls Multi-cultural Ethnic Play

the dolls

Standing 21" tall, these dress up dolls have the body of an 11-year-old girl and are actually targeted for girls ages 6-11. Each doll is strung with fully articulated head, arms and legs so they can sit, stand, and be posed in many positions. They are designed to be a comfortable size for children of different ages to carry along as a companion!

The dolls is dressed to reflect the clothing that is worn in that particular country today, as opposed to traditional costumes which are displayed on most international dolls for made kids.

the books

Each doll has mystery / adventure books that are written in a style which blends fiction and non-fiction, taking the character through an exciting adventure in her home country and giving the reader the opportunity to experience the story with its unique combination of landscapes, cultures, celebrations and beliefs.

These high quality, hard bound books are approximately 150 pages in length, and include a journal entry detailing real facts about the country and culture, written by each of the main characters.

the giving

Beginning with the doll purchase, children will activate their donation by entering a unique code on the website, karitokids.com and selecting one of four causes-- growing up healthy, learning, habitat or livelihood-- where they can make a difference in the lives of other children around the world. Additionally, children can earn points by playing games on the website. These points, called 'World Change', will be converted into real donations that the kids can then direct to their selected cause

Lulu from Kenya Karito Kids World Collection doll / book starter set

Lulu, an eleven-year-old, is already a star! She co-hosts KenyaKidz, a TV show, where she gets to talk about soccer, her favorite pastime. Lulu comes with her own passport and a 143-page hardbound fiction book that includes a scrapbook about her native Nairobi.

Gia from Italy World Collection Doll/Book Starter set

Gia helps her parents operate their pensione (family inn) in Florence, Italy. She is an 11-year old fashion diva and dreams of becoming the world's most famous fashion designer. Gia comes with her own passport and a hardbound, 136-page fiction book that includes pages from her journal describing her dreams and the country she loves!

Karito Kids Wan Ling From China

Eleven-year old Wan Ling has just moved from her family's home in rural Chengdu to bustling Shanghai, China, where her father will be caring for endangered pandas at the city zoo. Her determination and inquisitive nature sometimes get her into and out of trouble. Ling comes with her own passport and a 144-page hardbound fiction book that includes pages from her scrapbook about Shanghai!

Piper from Australia Karito Kids with bonus riding outfit

Piper, an 11-year old from Sydney, Australia, is an emerging activist who enjoys surfing and volunteers as a junior lifeguard. She tries to open the minds of her friends and family about how they can make a difference! Piper comes with her own passport and a 136-page, hardbound fiction book that includes pages from her journal that are all about Australia!

Pita from Mexico Doll

Pita Corta Rena is an 11-year-old girl from Mexico City who loves to go to her family's ranch outside the city so that she can ride her favorite horse. Pita comes with a hard-bound fictional 123-page chapter book that includes a fun 8-page scrapbook done by Pita about her country|

Zoe from USA Karito Kids

Zoe, an eleven-year-old from the USA, lives in Manhattan. She comes with her book 'Manhattan Menace' so you can go along with her on her adventures and learn more about where she lives and what life is like in the Big Apple!

Karito Kids dolls can wear most of the 18" American Girl doll clothes.
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Mexico Mystery

One in a series of Karito Kids' Adventures, Mexico Mystery follows the story of 11-year-old Pita, a girl of privilege from Mexico City. When Pita goes on a search for her horse who is missing, she finds more than she could have ever expected-- a new friend in the stable hand's daughter, her grandfather's humble heritage, and a mysterious uncle she didn't know existed. Perhaps most importantly to Pita though is the strength she finds within herself and the understanding she gains of her horse's desire to run free. This hardbound book includes a full-color section from Pita's journal all about her native Mexico!
Written at an 8-year-old reading level.
Hardcover,132 pages.

As with other Karito Kids items, with the purchase of this book your child can experience giving first-hand by activating the product code at karitokids.com and directing the built-in donation monies to a cause that is most important to them.

Travel Charmers are smaller,soft doll, versions of Karito Kids who go on trips away from home to explore new surroundings and make new friends. Each 16" doll includes a souvenir charm to add to her matching Travel Charmers bracelet. There dolls are fiber filled with embroidered face and brushable silky hair!

Again Every Purchase Helps Another Child! Like all Karito Kids products, three percent of the retail price helps another child-and purchasers decide how! Every item comes with a special code allowing them to log on to karitokids.com, play great games, even earn more extra World Change and direct their gift to one of four causes-- school, home, health or food.

Karito Kids Bracelet: Gia Fashion Bracelet for Travel Charmer
Karito Kids' bracelets are colorful, fun fashion jewelry for kids of any age. Gia's lime-green bracelet celebrates her Italian heritage and fashion sense and features three charms inspired by Gia's storybook -- chic shades, a funky flower, the famous Francisco del SartoB's diamond-studded platforms and the Karito Kids rubber clasp that is shaped like a world globe! Collect all the Karito Kids bracelets and mix and match these charms which will fit most popular kids clog shoes too! Measures 1"L x 7.5"W x 1"H.

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