It's time for a Kids World Party!

While we may not have travelled to every part of the world with our children (like some amazing families we know!), in our own way we try to help our kids understand and appreciate the differences between countries and cultures.  That the people in our world are diverse and colourful and beautiful. 

Putumayo has long held a place in our music collection, with their compilations of world music of every kind.  We think they are simply wonderful.  So I was thrilled to see what they’ve produced recently for kids: a new Kids World Party music compilation, a big Europe colouring book and a Latin America Sticker Collection.  

First of all, the music on the Kids World Party cd is fantastic and fun.  It's the first in a new series and commemorates the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International. Plus, 7% of the proceeds from the sale of these CDs goes to Amnesty - even better.  Check out a few samples:

Quimbombo by PALO! from Cuba/USA

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Or Nadie by Monedita de Oro from Mexico:

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The colouring and sticker books feature the colourful artwork that always graces the Putumayo album covers.  And the kids love to colour the big colouring book with its pages each containing a scene from various countries like the Parthenon or Big Ben.  

So if you are raising some wonderful little global citizens and are looking for more ways to bring the world into your home, you must check these out.  They'd make fantastic holiday gifts for those little people, too. {nudge nudge}