"Around the World" features stories from the six continents (besides North America):
- Africa: Zomo the Rabbit by Gerald McDermott
- Antarctica: Antarctic Antics by Judy Sierra
- Asia: Hush! A Thai Lullaby by Minfong Ho ; One Grain of Rice by Demi; and Who Is the Beast? by Keith Baker
- Australia: Koala Lou by Mem Fox
- Europe: Strega Nona by Tomie DePaola(video); and The Trouble with Trolls by Jan Brett
- South America: Moon Rope by Lois Ehlert; and So Say the Little Monkeys by Nancy Van Laan
The following books cross all borders:
- How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman
- Skip Across the Ocean: Nursery Rhymes from Around the World by Benjamin Floella
- The Story Vine by Anne Pellowski
- Who Says a Dog Goes Bow-Wow? by Hank De Zutter
The kit also contains a globe, nesting dolls, a marimba (thumb piano), six finger puppets of children from around the world; the video "Strega Nonna"; and three children's recordings featuring multicultural songs: 123 Fourever Friends by Colleen and Uncle Squaty; A Child's Celebration of the World; and World Playground.