Win a Karito Kids Doll: Caring is Cool in Any Language

Children like dolls that let them role play their hopes and dreams. So if your child enjoys playing with dolls, why not give them one that encourages positive values? Karito Kids have spirit, kindness, and generosity...and a hip flair youngsters will adore.

A true international bunch, the Karito Kids hail from around the world. Their sweet, molded faces show the unique beauty of their individual heritage and the chic outfits reflect modern trends in their countries. The clothing is stylish, but appropriate for a pre-teen girl, and the 21" dolls are proportioned like an 11 year-old girl--a refreshing change of pace.

Even more importantly, the girls work hard at developing their talents and interests: working with animals, learning about technology, designing high fashion, playing sports, hosting a television talk show, and more.

My favorite part about Karito Kids is the online giving program, which allows the child to direct a portion of the doll's retail price to a charity of choice.

Children six and above are the main audience for Karito Kids, but the dolls are tested to meet standards for ages three and above. The dolls are made from non-phthalate vinyl and, although the dolls are made in China, are independently tested to ensure they meet the highest US standards. You can read more safety information here (.pdf file).

The girls have multi-dimensional personalities and struggle with many of the same issues of peer pressure, self-image, and family relationships that preteens experience throughout the world. Pita, for example, is the daughter of a conservative and affluent Mexican family, who breaks the traditional expectations of her parents to solve a mystery.

Each of the Karito Kids finds herself on an adventure where she'll need to draw upon her intelligence, courage, and self-confidence--valuable traits for real life kids as well.

I only wish that these high-quality and fun dolls were priced to be accessible to more children.

The Karito Kids are a great alternative to the usual dolls for school aged children, linking reading with play, encouraging charitable giving, and promoting awareness of other cultures.

Buy Karito Kids

Karito Kids ($99.99) are available directly from KidsGive and you may also purchase Karito Kids from HearthSong.

Win a Karito Kids Doll

KidsGive is kind enough to give a lucky Mamanista read a choice of one of their Karito Kids Dolls as part of the 12 Days of Giveaways. US Shipping Only for this contest. To enter for a chance to win, you must complete both of these steps:

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Leave a Comment: Visit Karito Kids and check out the Shopping and Charity sections. Leave a comment on this post telling us which doll is your favorite, besides Pita, or which charitable area you would choose to support. Remember to leave a valid e-mail or URL where we can reach you (OR use a nickname and then let us know). Complete both steps by Friday, December 7, at 11:59 PM EST and you'll be entered for your chance to win this prize!

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Posted on 11.26.07
Filed under Contests, Dolls, Hip Find, Toys (Pre-School and School Aged)

76 Responses to “Win a Karito Kids Doll: Caring is Cool in Any Language”

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11.26.07 at 1:15 pm
Elisa B comments:

I looked at the Karito website, my favorite doll is Gia. I’m Italian but my daughters have never lived in Italy - it would be nice to have a doll with a story like Gia they can maybe relate to and get more interested in that part of their heritage!
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11.26.07 at 1:36 pm
Mama Zen comments:

I like Zoe.

As for the charity, I would select the “Health” option.

kelli (at) pfrog (dot) net
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11.26.07 at 1:37 pm
CrystalGB comments:

I like Gia and Zoe.
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11.26.07 at 2:39 pm
Colleen comments:

I would love to have a Zoe doll… for my daughter Zoe! The price though… I wish we could afford to pay that for a doll.

It’s so wonderful that they are associated with a charity though. All such good causes. I think I would choose “health”. Is there a place on the site that they give a more detailed description of “health, school, homes and hope”? I couldn’t find anything.
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11.26.07 at 2:41 pm
Meldrims comments:

I would pick Ling as we are adopting from China. And I would pick the Learning option of the charity.
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11.26.07 at 4:37 pm
Sheila comments:

I would pick either the Zoe doll because she dresses in bohemian fashion and shops at the thrift and vintage stores like my family or Gina because she shares my family’s italian heritage. But truthfully, my 7 year old daughter would be thrilled to own any of these beautiful dolls !
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11.26.07 at 5:14 pm
DePro comments:

I like Zoe from USA.
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11.26.07 at 7:02 pm
Columbia Thorndale comments:

Zoe is my pick. One my daughter is named Zoe and two she’s so cute with her sporty look
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11.26.07 at 7:03 pm
Jess comments:

I like Wan Ling. What a great website!
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11.26.07 at 7:06 pm
Andrea comments:

Ling and Gia are my favorites!
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11.26.07 at 8:01 pm
Shannon comments:

Gia and Zoe are my favorites!
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11.26.07 at 8:17 pm
Amanda comments:

If I won I would pick Gia from Italy. and I would would pick the Learning option of the charity
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11.26.07 at 8:21 pm
hopingtowin comments:

I would pick Gia from Italy and the health option for the charity.
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11.26.07 at 10:21 pm
Mary_Freebies comments:

I love Gia!
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11.26.07 at 11:15 pm
Jason and Caryn comments:

Gia from Italy is my favorite!
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11.26.07 at 11:17 pm
Brooke Lorren comments:

My dd was born in Italy, so I guess I’m partial to Gia. I would probably pick school or homes for the charity.
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11.26.07 at 11:51 pm
Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings comments:

I like the Gia Doll!

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11.27.07 at 12:51 am
Tanja comments:

I like Gia
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11.27.07 at 12:54 am
Jeanette J comments:

I like them all but I had long brunette hair when I was a kid so I think I would choose Gia from Italy
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11.27.07 at 1:06 am
one6ylady comments:

I like Gia best because she looks the most like me and all the other girls in our family… strong genes. LOL
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11.27.07 at 1:21 am
Kirsten comments:

Gia, she is so gorgeous and has the hair closest to my daughter’s!
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11.27.07 at 1:35 am
Heather comments:

I’d have to say Zoe, because she looks like my daughter!
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11.27.07 at 2:06 am
Kristen comments:

I think they are all beautiful but I know that my daughter would pick Zoe because they look alike.
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11.27.07 at 2:13 am
Naomi comments:

I love Gia, her coloring is similar to my daughter’s and she has sassy fashion sense… I like Pita, too, though!

Charity-wise, I’d put my World Change toward Homes. You need a stable living situation to make the Schools and Health work out. Hope is good, too.

What a cool concept.
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11.27.07 at 2:43 am
lace comments:

Pita is my favorite doll but I also like Zoe. I wonder which one my niece would like. She chooses dolls based on the color of their outfits.

I would love to give her this doll for Christmas.
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11.27.07 at 3:01 am
The Fritz Facts comments:

I love Zoe, because she is a thrify shopper, which gives to the community. I would also pick the school or health options, since both are much needed around the world!
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11.27.07 at 3:24 am
Crunchy Domestic Goddess comments:

i like ling because her father works with pandas at the zoo and my daughter is an animal lover.
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11.27.07 at 3:24 am
Stacey Moore comments:

Love Zoe!!!
Thanks!!!
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11.27.07 at 4:11 am
Amanda comments:

My neice would love Gia… looks just like her
What a great site and cause. Thanks for sharing!

amandaacurtis@tx.rr.com
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11.27.07 at 5:11 am
The Saunders Family comments:

i love wan ling
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11.27.07 at 5:58 am
Julie D comments:

I like Zoe (USA). She looks most like my Heather. We would probably pick a school based charity.
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11.27.07 at 6:45 am
clallen1971 comments:

I would choose Gia for the doll and health for charity. thanks
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11.27.07 at 12:22 pm
pancak comments:

I think my daughter would most like Gia; they both love fashion. But all of the dolls have great backstories; I think any would be a good choice. Thanks for the introduction to this company and its products.
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11.27.07 at 1:21 pm
denyse comments:

I love Gia!!!!!
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11.27.07 at 1:36 pm
crystalf comments:

I’d choose Health for my donation. You have to have good health to enjoy the other things in life. thanks for a great giveaway!!
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11.27.07 at 2:46 pm
forgetfulone comments:

Great dolls! Zoe from USA is my favorite doll, and I would choose health charity. I have your link and button at the top of my blog.
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11.27.07 at 2:53 pm
Adena comments:

Gia has got to be the favorite doll. Italy is a country we have always wanted to travel to.
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11.27.07 at 5:06 pm
NannaBee comments:

i looked around and i think my choice would be zoe..sooo pretty and the charity would be for health..
happy holidays and thanks again for aLL the great contest you have put on this year!
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11.27.07 at 5:33 pm
barb comments:

i would get gia from italy for my neice.
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11.28.07 at 3:01 am
Doreen comments:

Love the Gia doll!! She’s a beauty!
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11.28.07 at 3:30 am
Jean S. from Merion, PA comments:

My favorite is Gia from Italy as I am Italian.

Jean S. from Merion, PA
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11.28.07 at 4:43 pm
paula h comments:

My DD likes Zoe from the Us the best. We would pick health as the charity.
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11.29.07 at 1:31 am
Bebemiqui comments:

I like Zoe, count me in!
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11.29.07 at 5:07 pm
Linda comments:

I love Zoe! I would choose “health.”
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11.29.07 at 7:15 pm
Sunshinemama comments:

I like lulu and would pick health for the charity part. What a great website.
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11.29.07 at 8:57 pm
Carloyn comments:

I would have to go with Zoe!
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11.29.07 at 9:48 pm
Rebecca comments:

I think Zoe was very cute..
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11.29.07 at 10:12 pm
samsakara comments:

Zoe would be the doll for my daughter. I would choose homes for the charity since shelter is very important.
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11.30.07 at 4:33 pm
Christina comments:

Zoe from the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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12.1.07 at 2:20 pm
Jcollaird at aol dot com comments:

gia and health
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12.1.07 at 5:40 pm
Joanne comments:

I think Zoe is beautiful. I would choose health as my charitable giving option.
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12.2.07 at 6:56 am
bwoz comments:

I would pick Gia from Italy, my daughter likes her pink skirt
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12.2.07 at 2:39 pm
lev53211 comments:

I love Gia! She is adorable!
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12.3.07 at 12:10 am
deelong comments:

they are all so cute its hard to pick one..Ling is really cute to me. I would love to have her.
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12.3.07 at 2:48 am
Kathy comments:

I saw these in the Hearthsong catalog and they are darling. I liked Ling and Zoe. These are such a nice alternative to some of the other dolls out there that I’m not so wild about!

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12.3.07 at 2:27 pm
nicole comments:

I like both the Zoe and Lulu dolls. Since my daughter already has an abundance of dolls that look like her I would probably choose the Lulu doll. They are very cool!

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12.3.07 at 10:58 pm
mmc67 comments:

I love all of these but would have to pick Gia
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12.4.07 at 4:10 am
Jennifer P comments:

I like Pita best–but my second choice would be Zoe!
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12.4.07 at 2:43 pm
The Fritz Facts comments:

I love Zoe because she shops at vintage shops, and so do we! I think for the charity I would do education, since if you learn you can do more for yourself and others.
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12.4.07 at 6:12 pm
lusciousnis comments:

I like Zoe, Pita being my 2nd choice. They are all gorgeous, though. I’d pick the Health charity.
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12.4.07 at 7:23 pm
pearl comments:

Gia is my favorite. Adorable and sweet. Health is the charity.
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12.5.07 at 4:06 pm
denyse comments:

Gia is cool!
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12.5.07 at 6:02 pm
cpom comments:

I like Gia and Lulu.
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12.5.07 at 9:17 pm
Tricia comments:

I think my favorite is Gia, they are all adorable though.

mccammacks(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
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12.6.07 at 2:16 pm
Betsy comments:

I like Zoe!
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12.6.07 at 7:14 pm
jennifer57 comments:

my favorite is Zoe from the USA
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12.7.07 at 7:01 am
nesta67 comments:

I like Zoe and Gia
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12.7.07 at 7:52 am
ckbabyj comments:

I have a one yr old daughter who I have to raise with th knowledge of both of her races ( a mix of white and black) I love what these dolls stand for and there character. However, I’m most interested in Lulu from Keyna and Zoe from the U.S. This would be invaluable for my little girl, also something I would never be able to afford. Thank you. ckbabyj@att.net
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12.7.07 at 9:30 am
Candes comments:

Zoe is such an adorable dol!!!
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12.7.07 at 7:47 pm
ariyana9501 comments:

I simply adore Gia! My oldest daughter would absolutely love her! I liked all the dolls, but Gia is, by far, my favorite!
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12.8.07 at 1:05 am
Erica comments:

If Pita isn’t an option, it would have to be Gia…but I’d have to get two of them to please both girls!
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12.8.07 at 3:01 am
lisalmg comments:

The are all so cute but my daughter would really love to win Gia!
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12.8.07 at 3:09 am
Stacey Moore comments:

Love the Gia Doll!!
Thanks!!
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12.8.07 at 7:07 am
gabbygatorsmom comments:

I would like Gia from Italy, I think. I wish they offered a Native American doll. It is almost impossible to find one. But, Gia does look like she could pass for one, so I choose her. I would choose the Health option on Charity. These are beautiful dolls, I too wish they were more affordable!
Merry Christmas everyone!
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12.8.07 at 2:09 pm
purango comments:

Zoe from the USA the charity would be Grant a Wish Foundation
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12.8.07 at 2:21 pm
Miranda23 comments:

We’d love Lulu or Zoe.. they’re both adorable. And we’d choose the category of “hope” for charity.