The World of Calico Critters Official Guide
Calico Critters Guides Series
What’s inside...
This richly illustrated companion book introduces young readers to the whimsical universe of Calico Critters (known internationally as Sylvanian Families). It presents detailed profiles of more than 30 animal families, colorful maps of Calico Village, short slice-of-life anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes facts about how the miniature figures and playsets are created. The guide serves as both a character encyclopedia and an invitation to imaginative play, encouraging children to expand the stories they invent with their own Calico Critters at home.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-11
Length
112 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Freya Chocolate Rabbit
Luke Hazelnut Chipmunk
Ralph Walnut Squirrel
Tiffany Silk Cat
Discussion points
Which Calico family would you most like to visit?
How do the villagers show kindness to each other?
What festival would you add to Calico Village?
Why is taking care of toys important?
Tip: Role play these questions
Recreate a village scene with household items.
Assign each family member a Critter and invent a story together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Kindness builds strong communities.
Explanation: Villagers help each other with chores and celebrations.
Real-World Application: Offer to assist a neighbor or classmate.
Example Lesson: Every family is unique.
Explanation: Different species have distinct traditions and homes.
Real-World Application: Respect classmates’ cultures and routines.
Example Lesson: Responsibility includes caring for belongings.
Explanation: Critters tidy their homes and repair toys.
Real-World Application: Put away toys and keep personal spaces clean.
Example Lesson: Creativity turns ordinary days into adventures.
Explanation: Simple picnics become memorable festivals in Calico Village.
Real-World Application: Invent imaginative games with everyday objects.