About Putumayo Kids

In 1999, Putumayo launched its children’s division, Putumayo Kids, with the ground-breaking release, World Playground, which has become a staple in classrooms and homes around the world. After winning many Parent's Choice, National Parenting and other awards, Putumayo Kids has become known as the leading source of international music for children.

Putumayo Kids now distributes select multicultural books and activity sets from Barefoot, Enchanted Lion and Alex Beard to help children learn about the world. Two collections of kid-friendly greeting cards are also available.  

Featured Music

Kids African Party

Jump up and dance to the joyous sounds of African music!

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This collection explores the huge and diverse continent of Africa with fun music that will make kids of all ages want to get up and dance. Kids African Party includes a glossary of African music styles and instruments.

Listen to a sample of music from Kids' African Party below then take a look at all Putumayo Kids music.

Books & Activity Sets

Putumayo Kids is excited to partner with award-winning Barefoot Books, Enchanted Lion Books and Alex Beard. We provide a curated selection of books and activity sets that pair with our music collection to take your children on a cultural journey around the world. 

World Coloring Books

Our World Coloring Books feature 24 Pages on heavy art paper including maps, glossaries and other fun educational material. Take a look at all of our World Coloring Books.

Kids Greeting Cards

As a longtime fan of international folk art and photography, in 2017 Dan Storper, founder of Putumayo World Music, launched a collection of children's greeting cards featuring the artwork of Nicola Heindl.

All children's greeting cards feature a sentiment inside, and each card includes a link for a free song download.