Calico Critters is a unique and adorable range of distinctive animal characters that live, work and play in an idyllic world. Created in Japan in 1985, Calico Critters is now loved all around the world and across multiple generations. Calico Critters let children craft their own stories, and helps them develop social skills and emotional intelligence through play. Calico Land is a sanctuary where everyone can be part of the family, letting children learn about relationships and being kind to each other - always coming back to the core Calico Critters values of Nature, Family and Love.