Father, Alex helps all the critters stay in tip-top shape. He is always smiling and friendly to every critter he meets. He loves taking pictures of his family and making photo albums.
Mother, Kate likes taking care of all the children and babies. She also likes decorating her home with lots of flowers and pictures of her family.
Brother, Oliver writes the most beautiful poems. All the girls at school like hearing his lovely poems during writing class. He also likes to ice skate on the lake when it freezes in the winter.
Sister, Rebecca likes writing fairy tales, especially about princesses. She secretly would like to become a princess herself one day. She also loves to dress up and dance at family parties.
Calico Critters is a line of miniature animal figures, with homes, furniture and accessories. The animal figures are unique because they are made of a special flocked material that gives them an endearing quality. They were introduced in Japan in 1985 and are distributed worldwide. Calico Critters are sold as families, with Mothers and Fathers, sisters, brothers and babies. The homes and furniture are quite life-like are have incredible detail. The Critters live in the community of Calico Village. All the citizens in Calico Village have hobbies and jobs. The underlying theme is giving, friendship and happiness. Calico Critters are wholesome, never trendy.