Babybug
Babybug is an illustrated
The Cricket Magazine Group, a division of Carus Publishing Company, 9 times a year, every month except for combined May/June, July/August, and November/December issues.[1]
History and profile
Babybug was launched in 1995 by
Chicago, Illinois.[2]
Babybug offers a regular series, “Kim and Carrots,” written and illustrated by Clara Vulliamy, a noted British artist, whose mother was the beloved children's author,
, and pastels.Each issue is made of 24 sturdy
glue and ink, and no staples, which can be dangerous to toddlers.[3] As with the other magazines published by The Cricket Magazine Group, Babybug accepts no advertising
.
Included with every issue is a guide for parents written by the Erikson Institute’s Sally Nurss. This guide offers insights into early child development and suggestions for making read-aloud time more enjoyable. In July 2008, Babybug launched a new website, featuring book recommendations, “Ask Babybug,” and a “Parents’ Corner.”
An iPad version was announced in 2012.[4]
Babybug is the only magazine for infants and toddlers spoofed by McSweeney's Internet Tendency.
References
- ^ a b "BABYBUG magazine for ages 6 months-3 years - Hide Guidelines". Cricket Media. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ "Children's Magazine Markets Paying Professional Rates". Eugie Foster. Archived from the original on 24 November 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
- ISBN 9781412905305.
- ^ Bolkan, Joshua (4 September 2012). "ePals Launches iPad versions of Babybug, Cricket Magazines". The Journal. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
External links
- Babybug page at publisher's web site
- “Letters to the Editor of Babybug. A Magazine for Readers Age 6 Months to 2 Years” by Michael Depp Magazine spoof.