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Top 7 Online Resources for Unique Multicultural Toys, Games and Books

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Looking for multicultural toys, games and books? Find innovative and unique products that help your children develop positive attitudes about cultural diversity on these online sites.

1. DollsLikeMe.com

Search by "What's Hot," what's age appropriate, special occasion (e.g. shower, birthday), books & videos, puppets, games and puzzles, what's gender appropriate, and by specific ethnicity. Even offers items to celebrate the adopted, physically challenged, multicultural, or foreign language speaker. Includes resources for parents and teachers on building self-esteem and parenting.

2. Real-Kidz.com

An alternative to the usual blonde or African American doll: A unique collection of bi-racial/multicultural soft dolls; each comes with its own story and bio.

3. ManyShadesofYou.com

Resources include toys, games, gifts, books, magazines, and other resources. Includes supporting materials for adoptive parents and families.

4. ICelebrateDiversity.com

Offers decor, jewelry, stationery, books, apparel and other unique items that celebrate diversity. Everything from handmade treasures to professional corporate gifts.

5. ChinaSprout.com

Offers unique books, apparel, accessories, home décor items, arts & crafts, toys, dolls, music, video & DVD, and health items that celebrate Asian cultures. Visitors can also learn about Chinese culture through the site's discussion forums, guest columns, Internet links, and online lessons, which are led by a professor at New York's prestigious China Institute. Families also have the opportunity, and are encouraged, to exchange information on language learning and other parenting issues through the site.

6. MandysMoon.com

Started by an transracial adoptive parent, this site offers specialty items - many uniquely designed by the owner of this site - for multicultural and adoptive families.

7. SimpleAsThat.com

Started by a transracial adoptive parent, As Simple As That ™ aims to foster self-esteem in children and teach them to accept, respect, and celebrate all cultures, choices and abilities. Accordingly, they offer resources devoted to educating and entertaining preschool children and their parents about diversity and promoting tolerance in the home.

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