Take Your Tot Around the World — No Passport Required
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We all dream of traveling the world with our little ones by our side. But globe-trotting with kids takes a lot of time, money, and — above all else — patience. Luckily, there is a way to see the world without the hassle of passports and airplanes. Here, toys, games, books, and art that allow your child to explore an array of countries from the comfort of their bedroom.
FAO Schwarz Big World Map
Let your little one learn about the world and plan a future adventure with a wall-size map ($80).
Follow That Map!
Before your tot beings traveling, teach them how to read illustrated directions with Follow That Map! ($14, originally $17).
World Music Globe
Get your child moving with over 30 melodies ($48, originally $50) from around the world.
Oh, the Places You'll Go
Encourage your child to travel the world with some inspirational words from Dr. Seuss ($38).
Country Alphabet Art
They'll have the whole world on their wall with a canvas of various countries ($129).
Goodnight Globe Nightlight
Send them to bed with dreams of far away lands with a globe-shaped lamp ($30).
LeapReader Interactive World Map
With a simple touch, your child can learn about geography, map skills, and world languages from this interactive map ($20).
Ravensburger World Map Puzzleball
Why buy a globe when you can make your own? Once kids complete this 3D puzzle ($17, originally $20), they can use it as room decor.
World Map Decal
This nontraditional map ($268) is a great way to teach kids how to pronounce and spell the names of various countries.
This Is . . . Series
Take your child on a tour through 20 cities with Miroslav Sasek's beautifully illustrated books ($11-$15, originally $18).
The World Is Your Oyster
Perfect for a nursery or teen room, this vintage poster ($12-$90) encourages kids to seek out adventure at any age.