Joy is contagious. And kids? Kids are probably the most potent joy-makers on earth.
We wanted to bring you some pure, unabashed, child-kindled joy. What better way to do that then for us to gather some photos of these contagious smiles, bright eyes and happy hearts from around the world!
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A picture-perfect smile in the Philippines. (Photographer: Edwin Estioko)

This belly laugh in Uganda. (Photographer: Helen Manson)

A giggle fit in Brazil. (Photographer: Sara Navarro)

This sweet smile in Colombia. (Photographer: Ryan Johnson)

A bundled-up grin in Bolivia. (Photographer: Ian Johnson)

Fun with bubbles in Peru. (Photographer: Betsy Grandez & Jonatan Ruiz)

This dimpled smile in Kenya. (Photographer: Tim Mitchell)

Nose-scrunched amusement in Indonesia. (Photographer: Ben Adams)

This contagious laughter with girls in Kenya. (Photographer: Ben Adams)

These big, brown eyes in Ghana. (Photographer: Chuck Bigger)

An ear-to-ear smile in Indonesia. (Photographer: Daniel Robson)

These mischievous faces in Kenya. (Photographer: Tim Mitchell)

A bundle of joy in Indonesia. (Photographer: Vera Aurima)

This infectious smile in Peru. (Photographer: Jonatan Ruiz)
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