Babybug

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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

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

  1. ^ a b "BABYBUG magazine for ages 6 months-3 years - Hide Guidelines". Cricket Media. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  2. ^ "Children's Magazine Markets Paying Professional Rates". Eugie Foster. Archived from the original on 24 November 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
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  4. ^ Bolkan, Joshua (4 September 2012). "ePals Launches iPad versions of Babybug, Cricket Magazines". The Journal. Retrieved 28 November 2013.

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