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They say a picture is worth a thousand words but what about tens of pictures? From over 50 countries? Well, that's a book, and it's called Toy Stories: Photos of Children from Around the World and Their Favorite Things.

For about two years, Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti had been visiting boys and girls around the globe to capture their portraits with their most prized possession — toys. From Texas to India, Malawi to China, Iceland, Morocco, and Fiji, Galimberti recorded the spontaneous and natural joy that unites kids despite their diverse backgrounds. Whether the child owns a veritable fleet of miniature cars or just a single stuffed monkey, the pride that they have is moving, funny, and thought-provoking.

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Chiwa, 4, Mchinji, Malawi

Chiwa, 4, Mchinji, Malawi

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lara
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This breaks my heart. But, you know what, this child will grow up with a great imagination and that will make their brain stronger. The ability to build worlds is a sign of increased intelligence. But I would love to give her a kiss.

Wolfstar
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The way she's looking into the camera makes me sad :(

M O'Connell
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's the way every child looks into a camera when they've been told to hold still 2 or 3 times.

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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ohhhhh, baby boyyyyyyy....... IM LITERALLY CRYING RIGHT NOW I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SEND TOYS TO THIS CHILDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

Sabrina Slater-Warren
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Material things should not be valued the way we value them in America, but , I, too, would like to know how to send toys to this child. Give us an address.

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Amarédesse Gemtree, SLYTHERIN
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it breaks my heart. I just wanna hug her and spend all my money on her and her family.

Andrew Gibb
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The number of toys a child has doesn't make her life bad or good. It is health, parents, community, friends

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kaci
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5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

aw, she looks like such a great kid. would love to just wrap her up in a big warm hug and give her everything she could ever want!

Drive Bee
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll bet these 3 are cherished friends <3

Steven Meyer
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I knew the address of the little boy, I would mail him a box taller than he was full of toys.

Kat Hoth
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This hurts my heart. So many have so much they don't appreciate.

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"I started this project almost by chance!" Galimberti told Bored Panda. "The first photo that I took for this series was in Tuscany, it's the one with the girl and the cows in the background. She's the daughter of one of my best friends. He asked me to photograph her, so I went to their house and she was playing with the cows. I thought that situation was really nice and so I decided to take a photo of that moment. I asked her to pose together with her toys and with the cows in the background. Then I really loved the result and some months later, when I had the possibility to start my trip around the world, I decided to take the same kind of photo in every country that I was going to visit."

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    #2

    Rivaldo Fesna, 5 , Port-Au-Prince , Haiti

    Rivaldo Fesna, 5 , Port-Au-Prince , Haiti

    Gabriele Galimberti Report

    Katelyn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to be able to send kids like this things!!! And make their houses better!! And solve homelessness!!! And... soooooo many other things that I dont have the money for 😭

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagination train! It can be anything you want.

    kaci
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg these make me so sad

    Grace Thomason
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i want to give him all toys i still own

    Bliss Grey
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, that a long truck Rivaldo!

    Quazmodic
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put a bit of kerosine, in the last can, hold a match to the small hole and WHOOSH! ... rocket powered truck! I did it when I was a kid and I'm still alive.

    Bron
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The. He wouldn’t have a single toy to play with 😒

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    Cameron Metcalf
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ima cry i love it!!!!! 😍😍❤❤❤❤

    Drive Bee
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mama's watchful eye in the background

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    Galimberti traveled the world in 2012-2013. At that time, he was working for one of the biggest Italian magazines, D La Repubblica. He was doing a story for the magazine about CouchSurfing and visited 58 countries using the Internet platform. Every week, he had a page on the magazine to report his trip and was publishing a portrait of the couchsurfer that was hosting him at the time.

    "All the children that I have photographed are somehow connected to the couchsurfers that have hosted me. They are their children, their nephews, or simply their neighbors."

    #3

    Tangawizi, 3, Keekorok, Kenya

    Tangawizi, 3, Keekorok, Kenya

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    Soap
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Monkey! :) Monkeys are always good friends

    Cassizu
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a monkey plush that I pretended was a kangaroo Joey... memories!

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    🌺🍍🌼🌻🌼🍍🌺
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YOU DESERVE MOOREEEEE YOU BEAUTIFUL SAINT OF A CHILD

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The quality of one's life is measured in love, not in goods.

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    Drive Bee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a well-loved monkey

    Joan Rogers
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Notes say kids look comfortable and relaxed, but don't miss that not until the fourth picture is the child smiling. Certainly says volumes about their lives.

    CharliAnn Olney
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A very well loved monkey!

    Bliss Grey
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tangawizi, you have a great snuggle toy there!

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    The kids look comfortable and relaxed in the photos and that's probably because Galimberti took the time to earn their trust first. Mostly by playing with them. "I was really surprised to see how easy it was for children to understand my project!" He would spend anywhere from a couple of hours to a whole day getting to know the children before taking out his camera.

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    You can see a lot of differences in the photos but the thing that all of them have in common, according to Galimberti, is that they just love to play.

    #4

    Maudy, 3, Kalulushi, Zambia

    Maudy, 3, Kalulushi, Zambia

    Gabriele Galimberti Report

    Emma Dingle
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like how the sunglasses are arranged into one big pair of sunglasses, it's really creative!

    Call Me Mars
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is quite the collection! Bet she has one to go with every outfit!

    Soap
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many glasses! Imagine how many people you could play dress up with!

    Thunder
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woah, sorry, didn’t know this road was for cool kids only

    Enalpria
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are some stylish shades!

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    #5

    Kafele, 5 , Mkanda, Malawi

    Kafele, 5 , Mkanda, Malawi

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    Trinity Tummons
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's the same looking dino and in the same place

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    Nigel Rodgers
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correction, the name's Dr Kafele.

    Kimberly Burk
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the brother and sister share the dinosaur. Now I know why I keep making knitted bears to send to kids in Africa. They don't have many toys.

    sam thecat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s the same dino. Now it’s suspicious

    wandile dludlu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the same dino... with the broken tail and dirt on the hip. Guessing these 2 are siblings

    Christine Slaten
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the triceratops is the same from the picture in #1 Chiwa, 4, Mchinji, Malawi. Same missing horn and wear and tear. Why photoshop that?

    Grace Thomason
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at least he is happy as all children should be

    CharliAnn Olney
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the Doctor kit. Hope he becomes one!

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    #6

    Bothe, 4, Maun, Botswana

    Bothe, 4, Maun, Botswana

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    Colin L
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta respect a plush monkey...

    CharliAnn Olney
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love her hair! And the bow on the monkey. An ingenious child!

    Bliss Grey
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have an Adorable Smile Bothe. What is your buddy's name?

    NWB
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    where my parents made me!!! beautiful Maun

    AnInrovert
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She’s really proud of it. I’m happy sheisn’t down because she has only one. :)

    Nicole Cabrera
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG, I want to scoop her and the monkey up!! <3

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    #7

    Arafa And Aisha, 4, Bububu, Zanzibar

    Arafa And Aisha, 4, Bububu, Zanzibar

    Gabriele Galimberti Report

    Samantha Lomb
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its so interesting to see these girls with so many stereo-typically "boy" toys. Would be interesting to learn about gender socialization in Zanzibar and how it differs from the US or Europe

    La La Lynch
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walrus Man defeats the dynamic duo, Skeletor & Chewbacca, saving his friends, then he & Lego Lady, along with their newborn baby & dog Snoopy, will ride into the sunset in the Mystery Machine look-alike. . . where they all lived happily ever after. Except for Lego Man since his wife divorced him to be with her hero Wally Walrus Man.

    Adam Belaire
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walrus Man's name is Turmagar from Thundercats. :)

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    Cameron Metcalf
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SNOOPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! aaaahhhhhhhhh i crying!!! 😆

    Cassizu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love their dresses!

    Enamelcamel
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom is an awesome seamstress ... the matching dresses are adorable!

    Dorothy Cloud
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What beautiful little girls!.........and their toys

    Wendy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What precious little girls!! ♥

    CharliAnn Olney
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely ADORABLE!

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    #8

    Porjai, 3 , Bangkok, Thailand

    Porjai, 3 , Bangkok, Thailand

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    La La Lynch
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Future superstar! You go Punk Princess!

    JessG
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah girl!(or boy, I’m not sure) be a Star!!

    yes.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG BRO I TOTALLY WANT THOSE PILLOW COVERS AND BEDSHEETSSSSS DORAEMONNNNNNNNN

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    #9

    Virginia, 5, American Fork, Utah

    Virginia, 5, American Fork, Utah

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    Lilly Rose Poppy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is so so so cutie! AND WAY TO GO GIRL!

    Laura Drillenburg
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't come near her, she'll beeat your ass before you know it

    ella
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im so stupid i thought those were carrots

    Arctic Fox Lover
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm... Yup, I think she's gonna be a lawyer! XDDDD

    Bliss Grey
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's see you knock one outt'a the park Virginia!

    Charlie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love her shoes! They look warm

    Kennedy Longworth
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For a sec i thought she lived in Virginia lol

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    #10

    Alessia, 5, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy

    Alessia, 5, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy

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    Mishte Tine
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A current farmer, looks like! Or... farmer’s helper... that looks like something for the cows in the wheelbarrow.

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    Carina O
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this pic was in a nat geo magazine

    Bliss Grey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see you like to work with plants, Alessia. Me too! Cool colors.

    Kim
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Learning to abuse animals from the start, this is upsetting.

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    #11

    Bethsaida, 6, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

    Bethsaida, 6, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

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    Lilly Rose Poppy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is so cute with those little bows!

    La La Lynch
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can tell these children really value what little toys they have.

    Enamelcamel
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And Barbie has what looks like a seriously complicated hairdo ... you go, Tiny Fashionista!!!

    Soap
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does that doll have a side cut? :O either way, awesome!

    Mariha Horner
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here we are. The girl after my own heart!

    Bliss Grey
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bethsaida,I never had a doll like that when I was little, I had a horse. . You have an awesome collection of dresses for her.

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What little girl did not like dressing up a doll (now and then?)

    Katelyn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww I want to send her more dolls!! Soooooo cute!!!!🥰

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    #12

    Zi Yi, 3, Chongquing, China

    Zi Yi, 3, Chongquing, China

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    Jamma
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This 3-year-old looks like a 40 year old bank manager. (In a cute way.)

    Kostas
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    every toy is educational. parents like: you are going to be astronaut doctor engineer

    itz kimora
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just taking a moment to tell you all that she isn't a bratty rich kid. This is how a lot of kids are raised in urban China, I'm not saying this is the case for all Chinese kids but it is quite common to have doting grandparents :)

    sbj
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks very pleased with her collection!

    Natalie Bohrteller
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poses and smiles like a pro. Awesome. :D

    La La Lynch
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nevermind Mom. I wanna go play over at Zi's house.

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    #13

    Taha, 4, Beirut, Lebanon

    Taha, 4, Beirut, Lebanon

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool car! I bet it goes really fast. Also, how did my grandmother's couch wind up in Lebanon?

    yes.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the couch also a toy??? my sister would totally include it

    La La Lynch
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really like that deer throw on the sofa.

    julia
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    haha i thought the couch was the toy 🤦🏻‍♀️

    Camille Louis
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I thought his favorite toy was the couch and I was like "he must like jumping on it!" XD

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    #14

    Ernesto, 3, Firenze, Italy

    Ernesto, 3, Firenze, Italy

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    Sue Grigg
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stay away from Ernesto.

    ML
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well we now know who is responsible for all those broken windows in that neighbourhood.

    La La Lynch
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not another broken window Ernesto!

    sbj
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aha! A sharp shooter

    Ruth Peacock
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder why the map on the wall is in German. It says "children's world map"

    Ken Lauwers
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An Italian kid with a German world map on his wall.. no wonder he starts shooting cans

    Silvia John
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope he is not using it against animals or humans.

    Dee TW
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bart Simpson come to life??? hehehe

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    #15

    Naya, 3, Managua, Nicaragua

    Naya, 3, Managua, Nicaragua

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    lakitha tolbert
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those look like tiny laundry baskets, and its as cute as I don't know what! I'd play with that now.

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    Bliss Grey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have a beautiful smile Naya! So, what's for dinner?

    Moe Lewis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how she has four little juicers. She must pretend to make lemonade a lot!

    JessG
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute little collection

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    #16

    Lauren, 6, Muskoka, Canada

    Lauren, 6, Muskoka, Canada

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    Arctic Fox Lover
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently her younger sister is her favorite toy? 🤔

    Noez 🇸🇪
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Younger sisters always are. // a younger sister 😏

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    Adam Belaire
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Minor thing I'm sure, but I wish when they posted, they said the province. They include states after a city for the US, no reason why they can't do the same with Canada. It's Muskoka, Ontario.

    Eglė Bukauskaitė
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A D O R A B L E ! ! ! Was it mom the seamstress?

    Aria Whitaker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is an American Girl doll...they frequently sell matching outfits for the doll "mommies" to go along with their dolls.....

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    Autumn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's Kit Kittredge! She is an american girl doll.

    Torchicachu
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i used to love american girl dolls!

    Claire Mannschreck
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awwww! they have the same outfit! precious

    pansexualandproud
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg, i always wanted to match with my American girl doll!!!<3

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    #17

    Callum, 4, Fairbanks, Alaska

    Callum, 4, Fairbanks, Alaska

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    Andrew Gibb
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that is a swing he is holding!

    Cassie
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He has it pulled forward. I believe when it hangs at its natural point, he would be able to step his foot up into the loop and hold the upper portion of rope to swing.

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    Call Me Mars
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'M FROM ALASKA!! This makes me homesick! I am from Anchorage.

    .kirsten./
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No.way. i am toooooo!! This brings back so many memories

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    Delaney Behr
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shovels, sleds and a noose. Good times in Alaska.

    Mr. Bean
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kevin McCallister?? is that you? XD

    La La Lynch
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Child: Can I invite my friend to go sledding with me? Parent: Callum up!

    Steve Fritz
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a buck pole to hang and butchers animals. That's all, not a noose, nothing to worry about people.

    Bliss Grey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Swinging, Shoveling, and Sledding, you are very busy guy Callum!

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    #18

    Talia, 5, Timimoun, Algeria

    Talia, 5, Timimoun, Algeria

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    TheReader19
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, bikes are definitely prized possessions

    BoredDragon
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks like a princess!

    Bliss Grey
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can take your bear for a ride Talia, that's fun!

    Enamelcamel
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope I'm not being jerky by pointing out that her dolls look NOTHING LIKE HER ... and yet, she's so beautiful. Wouldn't it be wonderful if ALL little girls around the world had dolls that made EACH OF THEM feel seen?

    Stephanie Did It
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she chose those dolls, or maybe that was what was available. Most children DO NOT CARE. They only want to play and be children!

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    Pansexual (In theory)
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The doll in the basket disturbs me very much

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, I think it is sweet in an odd sort of way. It just looks very well-loved. I had couple of plush animals when I was younger that I hugged so much that they started to fall apart.

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    #19

    Allenah, 4, El Nido, Philippines

    Allenah, 4, El Nido, Philippines

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    Autumn
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks so cute......

    Cassizu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The picture looks like it’s watching over her toys

    Alexah Simpson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey Allenah, Lovely toys you have :)

    CharliAnn Olney
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaaahhh! Stuffies! Stuffies are the BEST!

    Bliss Grey
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome display Allenah! Which one is your favorite?

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    #20

    Puput, 4, Ubud, Bali

    Puput, 4, Ubud, Bali

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    sbj
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Future Footballer maybe?

    Pecut Pecut
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bali is not a country...it is a province in Indonesia.

    La La Lynch
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Future all-star soccer player!

    lailyfnoor
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The title - why it's not Bali, Indonesia? I'm pretty sure, Bali is not a country

    Claire Mannschreck
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    futer basket ball player or soccer player

    osbkids
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Incredibly long lush hair for her age. I want to know a secret!

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    #21

    Julia, 3, Tirana, Albania

    Julia, 3, Tirana, Albania

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    VANILLA
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it but it’s kinda sad to see that girl having many barbies and toys but the other kid only had one

    Sara Rodrigues
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of them had more toys, they simply aren't displayed in the photos

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    Denise Mclean
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think some realized it was only suppose to be the favorite toy. It is ok though. The little one loves them all.

    CORLEONE
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so glad to see my country on this list. 🎇

    Rickard Shen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Andraste's knicker weasels! That's a lot of pink! :O

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    #22

    Norden, 5, Sidi Benzarne, Morocco

    Norden, 5, Sidi Benzarne, Morocco

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    Enamelcamel
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely LOVE that he thinks of his bookbag and notebooks as "toys" ... they give him joy!

    Anisa Kalloe
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is this #22??? Ths needs to be higher!!!!

    CharliAnn Olney
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So happy to see Books as favorites! They were mine as well!

    Bliss Grey
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sidi, I love frogs too! Cool helicopter.

    The photographs of children with their treasured possessions remind us of the universal language of play.

    While the vibrant portraits tell stories of childhood joy, they also resonate with deeper themes explored in Kid's toys revealing cultural tales. There, the photographer uncovered not just the children's playtime preferences but also insights into global parenting styles and family dynamics.