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Philly has fast become one of my daughter’s favourite “friends” as the budding ballerina that she is. Thank you for making such a wonderful and thoughtful product ❤️
We already owned the astronaut puzzle but we also had to get these as our boys go through different phases of who they'd like to be in future. These are no flimsy puzzles - they are wooden and soo beautiful! They also come with a little description card & a gorgeous tin box which makes them a delightful gift for any little one! Looking forward to expanding our range with more from the collection.
We've loved having this as a summer addition to our Philly & Friends range. These have helped my 2 year old identify even more occupations than he previously knew. If we're telling the whole truth, I also learnt 1 or 2 new ones. Shhh don't tell😊 It's great because it not only includes a picture to depict the occupation but also has a brief description to go with it. We also love the beautiful tin boxes these come in! Definitely recommend for every little child!
Thank you the book is amazing
These flash cards go really well with the occupation puzzle. It gives lots of options for structured and free play whilst introducing learning opportunities. Great product!
My 2 year old is in love with this puzzle! She loves it so much that she took it to nursery to show her friends. She plays with it in a variety of ways - using it to learn occupations, matching the puzzles to the occupation cards, and asking lots of questions. It is a fantastic product.
This puzzle is absolutely beautiful! Not only was it beautifully wrapped in the box the attention to detail and quality of the product as well as the information cards is incredible!
This book arrived a few hours ago and my daughter has already asked me to read it three times. She was so excited to see a character in a book that looks like her. The text is simple and playful and the message of self love comes through loud and clear.
My girls love it so much
Lovely book! My niece and her mom absolutely loved it. Thank you for creating something so lovely.
So well thought out and high quality, I can never fault what had been created by the owner. I bought the bold and the African queens puzzle for my niece and she absolutely loved them. I will be coming back for the ballerina doll for my 2 girls and my niece aswell. Thank you Vese for doing such an amazing job!
Rounding out my new collection from this seller with the STEM set. Fantastic quality & well-curated set of career options. Recommend!
I just love this one! Beautifully crafted & representative of the many things we can be! (I especially love the inclusion of 'activist' here among brave careers.) Recommend!
Another beautiful, high-quality piece from this seller. Arrived very quickly and exceeded expectations. Will be buying more!
This puzzle is beautifully crafted, delivery was quick and communication with the seller was clear. Will be purchasing more!
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Why we Started
Becoming a parent in 2017 opened my eyes to the inequality in play. Seeing the hard stats ignited my fire to seek a different life for my little girl. I believe you have to be the change you want to see, so I launched out to create the much-needed change and in 2019, Philly & Friends was born.
What started as an idea for a simple children's book based on Philly, my daughter's nickname has grown into a much-loved children's brand with giving-back embedded in our DNA and multiple awards under our belt.
I only wanted to write a 'love letter' to my little girl to tell her how precious she is and give her the gift of representation. So, I wrote Who Do I See in the Mirror? But I didn't realise then that I was writing a love letter to many children worldwide and creating a brand they would eventually fall in love with.
In 2019, I had my little boy and with him came the introduction of Arie, Philly's Bro. I can't wait to watch this brand unfold, and I hope you stick around and become a big part of our story. <3
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1 FOR 1 Initiative
For every Philly & Friends product sold, we empower an underprivileged child and sponsor a book into their hands through our partners Books2Africa.
One product sold = One book shipped to an underprivileged child.
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We organise creative workshops and author visits for schools, organisations and special events to explore confidence, identity and inclusion
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"We have found the resources work well hand in hand with topics on diversity. The puzzles and cards were great with opening the conversations of diversity. Very good resources and yes we would buy them to support our children and their learning about the larger world."
-Early Years Manager, Bright Horizons
This book celebrates difference and commonality in a wonderfully accessible and upbeat way, emphasising that it’s what’s on the inside that’s most important of all.
-Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, Junior Magazine
One of the best 15 children's books on diversity
- Hello Magazine
One of the most inspiring children's books promoting equality
- Smiley News
One of the best kid's books that celebrate diversity
- The Independent (Indy List)
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