Whilst "multiculturalism" can mean different things to different people, the idea that society recognises, respects and values the ethnic diversity within it is something that the companies listed on this page all champion.
Toys, games, dolls or jigsaws puzzles that reflect the culturally diverse communities in which we live haven't traditionally been high on the agenda for many toy suppliers or retailers. Yet with the 2001 census showing that 7.9% of the UK population was from a non-white ethnic group and with some projections estimating that this could rise to 20% by 2051, it's surprising that so many companies within the toy industry have been quite so slow to react to this growing market.
There are of course, a few notable exceptions. Popular eco-friendly toy company, Plan Toys, has long had a range of Ethnic Doll Families - and educational specialist, Learning Resources, make a rather stylish Multicultural Play Food Set which consists of a variety of foods from around the world. Meanwhile, Melissa & Doug's Multicultural Children of the World Puzzle teaches children about different cultures, and eeboo's Multicultural Memory Game is a fun way to help children develop an appreciation of multi-culturalism whilst at the same time enhancing memory skills.
If you're a toy supplier that offers products that fit into this category we'd love to hear from you. We want to give our visitors the best chance of finding all kinds of multicultural toys... be it ethnic dolls, puppets, art kits or dressing up costumes.
The original online book seller now sells virtually every product you can imagine... including toys!
Specialising in dolls plus a collection of over 3000 toys, soft toys, craft kits, baby gifts, wooden toys, educational jigsaws and games.
Kid’s party bags and favours that are packed with fun.
Online toy shop specialising in carefully selected children's toys.
Collectables ranges including figures, stickers and trading cards.
