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Meet Kaya Books and Magnetic Mini World (Meet Kaya book)


Meet Kaya Books and Magnetic Mini World (Meet Kaya book) - American Girl Ruthie


Get to know Kaya and her era (native American, 1764) better than ever through this set. Includes 1 magnetic playboard, 3 sheets of magnets, one booklet, one hardcover book, one paperback book, one audio CD, and one bookmark!

Kaya (pronounced KY-yah) is a Native American girl of the Nez Perce tribe. Kaya's full name is Kaya'aton'my, or "she who arranges rocks." Her story takes place in America's Northwest in the state of Idaho in 1764, before white settlers disturbed the Native American way of life in the west.

Kaya was introduced in 2002 and American Girl reportedly worked with a Nez Perce panel of consultants in creating her stories and collection. The Kaya doll has dark skin; dark brown eyes and braided hair; and a unique face mold not used for any other doll. In fact, Kaya is the only doll that does not smile with her mouth open, as baring one's teeth is considered offensive to Nez Perce peoples. Her collection and books do not follow the titling pattern established by previous dolls; instead the titles more accurately reflect the cycle of life in tribal society. A glossary is included for the many Nez Perce words and phrases, and many words are spelled phonetically.


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