What's included
Everything you need to start talking about feelings.
The Complete Lil Buddies Set includes six emotion characters, a wooden stand for display or play, and a beautifully illustrated storybook that brings each buddy to life. Designed for kids ages 3–7, it’s the perfect way to introduce emotions in a way that feels natural, playful, and safe.
Backed by real moments
Helping kids understand big feelings — one buddy at a time.
Lil Buddies give children a simple, hands-on way to explore emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, and surprise. Whether you’re using it during playtime, storytime, or tough moments, it’s a powerful tool for building empathy, communication, and emotional confidence.
"These are the best toys for helping our littles work through their big emotions!"
Marie C.
"Lil Buddies have been a game-changer in our household! They've encouraged play, conversations, and emotional support for our child."
Steven B.
"My daughter is obsessed with her lil buddies. She loves to walk around the house making all the faces. Highly recommend!"
Meaghan Z.
"I bought lil buddies for my preschool classroom and the kids LOVE them. They ask to read the book every day. I'll be buying a second set for sure!"
Brittany G.
"Our twins struggle with big emotions, so we couldn't wait to get our hands on the lil buddies. It's given us a way to help talk out how they are feeling and has helped so much!"
Leo M.
The heart behind the Buddies
Created with care, backed by educators.
Lil Buddies started as a handmade project to bring joy — and quickly grew into a powerful emotional tool used by families, teachers, and therapists. Each piece is thoughtfully designed, with input from child development professionals, to support emotional learning at an early age.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ages 3–7
Yes, all Lil Buddies are made from soft-touch, child-safe materials.
The Buddies are designed to be engaging on their own, but the book adds structure and storytelling that helps children connect emotions to real-life situations. Most families choose the Complete Set for that reason.