"Authentic and a real nod to the culture"
As a Vietnamese raising third-culture kids, first in Hong Kong and now in rural America, it has been hard for me to find toys that make space for our unique cultural heritages, or for families who live between cultures, or for kids who don’t see themselves represented as the default. So I started making my own. What began as handmade quiet books for my children slowly became Little Beans Toy Chest — a place where play, culture, and storytelling meet.
I believe culture doesn’t have to be taught perfectly. It just needs to show up —in small moments, through play, through stories. Thank you for meeting me in this journey.
Hai-Anh, Founder
Raising an appreciative multicultural child is not easy, especially when there are not many children's books and toys out there to help your kids connect to their culture.
Our unique I LOVE VIetnam quiet book combines the fun, sensory-rich play experience with meaningful cultural learning. Empower your kids to explore Vietnam vicariously through fun games and activities, while discovering he unique sights, sounds, and tastes that make up the Vietnamese identity.
"A great gift for second-generation Vietnamese"
"I got this for my 9 month old daughter I knew this book will be the beginning of many new ways to learn about the Vietnamese culture. I was super excited to get this made for her and when she gets older she will have questions about Vietnam and we have a starting point. This is a great way to have our kids learn about being Vietnamese and she is second generation so she can pass this down to her kids!"
-Viviennes mom -
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OUR PROMISE
✔️ Safety certified materials (STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®)
✔️ Top quality craftsmanship
✔️ Own voice & cultural authenticity
✔️Personalized for your child, wherever possible!
Customization
We believe every child deserves to see themselves in the stories they read and the toys they play with. That's why our felt dolls can be fully customized with hair color to skin tone options to best resemble your children. We'll also add their name to the cover upon request!
What our customers say
We couldn't be more pleased, the products and services are absolutely fantastic!
What a beautiful book we received. My daughter loves it and enjoys it loads. Entertaining and educational in such lovely ways! Super fast &communication was excellent. Thank you!
I bought this book as a gift for my dear friend's son right after her baby girl was born and he absolutely loves it. He loves to "take care of baby" and that the little boy looks just like him! Perfect gift!
Very entertaining book for my 18-month-old son who was so focused playing with it during our long-haul flight to France. Love it!
Our story
From Hanoi, Hong Kong to Whidbey Island, read the founder's story as featured on the South Whidbey Record:
"From her dining room table in Greenbank, Hải Anh Vũ is building an international business piece by piece, order by order, address by address.
She’s the founder, creative director and working mom behind Little Bean’s Toy Chest, a series of handmade felt books for children that emphasize diversity, cultural awareness and life lesson."
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