Worldwide Buddies x Glo Pals Partnership
Four new friends. Three magical stories. One big, beautiful world to explore.
At Glo Pals, we believe every story has the power to spark curiosity, build empathy, and inspire children to see the world through a new lens. That's why we're so excited to introduce our newest Light-Up Library collaboration with Worldwide Buddies, an interactive story collection that celebrates friendship, culture, and the joy of discovering the world together.
Featuring the lovable Worldwide Buddies characters, Adri from Mexico, Mei Ling from China, Marielle from France, and Ife from Nigeria, this three-book collection invites little readers to explore everyday moments through the eyes of friends from around the globe.
With the included Worldwide Buddies Magic Magnifier™, hidden illustrations and glowing surprises appear throughout every story, creating an immersive reading experience that encourages curiosity on every page.
"At Worldwide Buddies, we're on a mission to create stories that spark kids' curiosity and get them excited to discover the world and its people! The Light Up Library's format adds a magical layer to reading, making explorations more interactive and playful. A touch of wonder, a touch of learning and a touch of whimsy, all rolled into one. Creating these books felt like such a natural fit for our brand, and of course, working with the Glo team was an absolute joy. We really hope these books inspire young readers to grow into curious little explorers."
A Partnership Inspired by Wonder
Worldwide Buddies has inspired families to embrace cultural discovery through meaningful stories that celebrate children from around the world. At Glo Pals, we're passionate about making learning interactive, engaging, and full of wonder.
Together, we've created a collection that encourages little readers to celebrate what makes each of us unique while discovering the values we all share: kindness, curiosity, friendship, and imagination.
Designing books using our characters in a completely new format was such a great challenge! What's more, the puzzle of designing each page around what would light up added to the fun of the project. I loved the creativity of the process, and it's definitely a project I'm really proud of. We can't wait to get these into the hands of little readers everywhere.
Meet the buddies!
Each Buddy brings their own personality, traditions, and perspective to every story, helping children build connections with cultures from around the world in a fun, age-appropriate way.
Explore the entire collection
Join Adri, Mei Ling, Marielle, and Ife as they introduce themselves and invite readers into their worlds. Along the way, children discover that while we may live in different places and have different traditions, friendship speaks every language.
As Adri, Mei Ling, Marielle, and Ife settle in for the night, readers discover cozy bedtime routines filled with comfort, love, and familiar rituals. Though every family has their own traditions, this gentle story reminds us that bedtime is a special time no matter where you call home.
Roll up your sleeves and join the Buddies in the kitchen as they prepare delicious foods inspired by their cultures. Through playful cooking adventures, children learn that food is more than something we eat. It's a way families share traditions, memories, and love.
Keep the Adventure Going
To celebrate the launch of the Worldwide Buddies x Glo Pals Light-Up Library, we've created a collection of FREE printable coloring sheets inspired by each book in the series.
Each printable includes a creative prompt that encourages children to reflect on what they learned while adding their own imagination to the page. Whether they're drawing a favorite meal, dreaming about places they'd love to visit, or sharing what makes bedtime feel cozy, these activities help extend the stories beyond the book and create meaningful conversations at home.
