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Magazines for Children:
An Annotated Bibliography
Compiled for
The Bombay Community Public Trust
By
Ms Hema Ranganathan
Mumbai
2010
© The Bombay Community Public Trust Earnest House, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
2010
Telephone: 022-22845928; 022-22836672
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bcpt.org.in
In this Series:
1. Development of Reading: A Guidebook
2. Magazines for Children: An Annotated Bibliography
3. A Manual of Library Procedures and Routines
4. Children’s Books in English: An Annotated Bibliography
Forthcoming:
Children’s Books in Hindi: An Annotated Bibliography
Children’s Books in Marathi: An Annotated Bibliography
Directory of Publishers & Booksellers of Children’s Books in Mumbai
Directory of developers/distributors of AV resources for children
A Manual of Library Procedures and Routines (Hindi)
Development of Reading: A Guidebook (Hindi)
PREFACE
The bibliography “Magazines for Children” is the second in a series of
informative materials being developed by the Bombay Community Public
Trust (BCPT) to assist and strengthen the work being undertaken by its
NGO partners in developing and promoting reading, amongst children;
both for pleasure and for acquisition of knowledge.
Reading magazines can be an appealing activity for children, replete as
they are with special characters, pictures that come alive as the stories
unfold, comics, quizzes, puzzles and games, riddles and jokes, craft
projects, contests, profiles of children doing amazing things, informative
articles and other features.
Magazines are an important source of motivation because children enjoy
reading a shorter, more “adult” format with colorful pictures and kid-
interest topics. Through reading magazines, children improve critical
thinking and reading skills; besides getting valuable support for classroom
work.
Lesley Mandel Morrow and Joy Lesnick (http://teacher.scholastic.com/
products/classmags/files/Mag_Research_Summary_1.pdf ) note that “no
other medium can capture children’s interests or expand their worlds as
effectively as magazines” and that they were found to be “non-
threatening, inviting, manageable, and reader-friendly”—a perfect way to
engage students and get them reading.
They help children of diverse age and skill levels. From pre-school to
teenagers, magazines provide for varying interests. Magazines also serve
as “motivation for slow and reluctant readers, while more capable
students can use higher levels of reading and thinking skills.”
Children’s magazines thus occupy an important place on the bookshelf.
This bibliography will serve as a ready reckoner to facilitate the selection
and ordering of magazines for different target groups of children.
The bibliography provides an annotated list of magazines in English, Hindi
and Marathi for Indian children. They are listed in alphabetic order with
a language index at the end. While the majority of magazines are
published in India, a few magazines for non-resident Indian children are
also included.
Children’s magazines are not attractive for advertisers and hence
publishing them is often not cost effective. Many popular magazines such
as Target, Disney Today, Tamasha, have had to cease publication. An e-
magazine may be an alternative publishing model. Most of the magazines
included are in print form though a few e-magazines have begun to make
an appearance. There are a large number of international online magazines
for children. A few popular ones are listed after the bibliography to
provide an indication of the range and variety possible.
Attempt has been made to look at each of the magazines included.
However, some magazines listed by the Department of Libraries,
Government of Maharashtra could not be verified. These have been
included with an asterisk (*) against the title. A look at the information
available on the website of the Registrar of Newspapers (http://mi.nic.in)
seems to suggest that there are many more – particularly n Hindi and
Marathi – which we have not been able to locate and verify.
The Bibliography has been compiled to help libraries in schools and
communities as well as public libraries to be used as a resource. It will
help them to purchase and add to the collection of books and magazines.
November 2010
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001 ADARSH BAL PATRIKA*
Frequency: M Language: E, H Publisher: Ideal School for Children
Near Railway Station, Hisar 125001 002 ADARSH CHITRA KATHA*
Frequency: M Language: H Publisher: Adarsh Chitra Katha, 16 Golf Links, New Delhi 110 003 003 AMAR CHITRA KATHA Frequency: M Language: E, H Started: 1969 Publisher: India Book House, Fleet Building, Mathuradas Visanji Road
Marol Naka, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400059 Subscription: Rs.25/- per issue Circulation: 2,25,000 Annotation: India's most loved and popular comic series, a treasure of Indian fables, epic tales, mythological legends and magical characters; the magazine has great entertainment and educational value. 004 ANAND
Frequency: M Language: M Started: 1906 Publisher: Prachi Gokhale (V G Apte Estate Trust), Bal Sahityalaya,
1015, Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411 030 Tel: 020-2473949
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Annotation: Known over the years for producing intelligent reading, the magazine was first published on August 15, 1906. The brainchild of Va Go Apte, a teacher, Anand was the result of Apte's belief that like adults, children also need some good reading. So, it began as a 40 page issue for children with a 40 page addition for older students and women. Over the years, it has focused on providing quality reading about current issues, general knowledge, political happenings and more. Interestingly, Anand did its patriotic bit in India's freedom struggle through its writings. Printed fully in black & white the magazine is one of the oldest children's magazines in India. 005 BAL BHARATI
Frequency: M Language: H Started: 1948 Publisher: Publ.Division., Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Patiala House, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi 110001 Tel: 011- 26100707 Email: [email protected] , [email protected] Subscription: Rs.80/- Circulation: 9,000 Annotation: This illustrated magazine seeks to provide entertainment with information to its young readers. It carries stories, poems, short write-ups and other creative forms of expression. The objective is to inculcate scientific temper among the young minds. Eminent writers have been contributing to this magazine. 006 BAL RATAN*
Frequency: M Language: H Started: 1980 Publisher: Bal Ratan
No. 9, 2/170 Nawalgiari, Kanpur 208 001
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007 BAL SANDESH*
Frequency: Q Language: E, H Started: 1980 Publisher: Bharatiya Sankut Parishad
2nd. floor, Jantar Mantar Rd., New Delhi 110 001 008 BAL SANDESH
Frequency: 3 times a year Language: E Started: 1998 Publisher: Bal Sabha of Columbia Annotation: An online 4 –page magazine available at www.math.missouri.edu/~hema/ misc/balsandesh 009 BAL SANDESH
Frequency: BI-M Language: E Started: 2005 Publisher: Shri Ghanshyam Bal Yuvak Mandal
Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Wheeling, Illinois
Annotation: An online 1–page magazine available at www.shriswaminarayan.org
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010 BAL VIHAR
Frequency: M Language: E, H Started: 1969 Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Sandeepany Sdahanalaya, Saki Vihar Rd. , Mumbai 400072 Tel: 8572367 / 8575806, Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.100/- Annotation: Balvihar introduces the child to Hindu culture by taking yearly themes like festivals, states of India and the different incarnations of God. It has its share of entertaining stories, poetry, puzzles, jokes, games, quizzes and a whole section by the kids for the kids. 011 BAL VIKAS
Frequency: M Language: M Started: 1968 Target Group: 12 - 17yrs Publisher: Sane Guruji Balvikas Mandir
172, Mumbai Marathi Grantha Marg, Dadar (E), Mumbai 400 014 1/6611 East Rohtas Nagar Shadara, New Delhi 1100032
Tel: 022-2413 5213, 011-22328304 Subscription: Rs.60/- Annotation: A magazine meant for older children and youth whose objective is to help in developing their educational, social and cultural values. The thought provoking articles in the magazine are literary and spiritual in nature.
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012 BALHANS
Frequency: F Language: H Started: 1986 Publisher: Rajasthan Patrika Ltd.
Kesargarh, JLN Marg, Jaipur 302004 Tel: 0141-561582 Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] Subscription: Rs.192/- Circulation: 44,933 013 BILLOO COMICS Frequency: M Language: E, H Started: 1973 Publisher: Diamond Comics Pvt. Ltd.
A-22, Sector-63, Gobind Villa, Phase-3, Noida 201 307
Tel: 0120-4238008 / 0120-4238009 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.280/- Circulation: 2,25,000 Annotation: In 1973, cartoonist Pran was looking for a school going teenage boy who could feature in the comic strips. Thus he created a boy with long hair covering his eyes and named him Billoo. Billoo is always roaming the streets with his pet pup - Moti. When he is at home, he is stuck to the TV. Billoo and his gang which includes Gabdu, Jozi, Mono, Bishamber are at loggerheads with Bajarangi, the wrestler and his aide Dhakkan. They are always in search of some excuse to pull down each other.
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014 BRAIN TONIC
Frequency: M Language: E, M Started: 2006 Publisher: Brain Tonic Publ.,
24,Cherry Hill, Pipeline Rd., Nashik 422 313 Tel: 0253-2342113 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.300/- Annotation: Brain Tonic is a bi-lingual monthly magazine for children, parents and teachers. It provides contents in both Marathi and English languages. Various subjects covered in this monthly magazine are science, astronomy, mathematics, history, geography, bird watching, project study, drama, folktales, puzzles, etc. Articles written by children as well as by experts in various fields are regular features. Other features of Brain Tonic Magazine include topics like personality development modules, resource material for competitive examinations, projects for school children, general knowledge, enriching articles etc. 015 CATERPILLAR
Frequency: BI-M Language: E Target Group: 1-8yrs. Publisher: Prime Time Education
Ujagar Silk Mills, Sunder Baug, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088
Tel: 022-6770 4141 /42/ 43 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.200/- Annotation: Caterpillar is a bright, useful resource for learning outside of the classroom. It carries reading material in an easy-to-understand format and invites the child to learn the fun way. Each issue of the journal is filled with stories and folktales, colouring, drawing and other activities, grammar, test your wits, IQ
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and amazing facts, jokes, riddles etc.. Stimulating magazine that has good information presented in an interesting manner and will be fun to read for children of all ages. Will cultivate their imaginative skills and inspire them with fine examples to appreciate art, culture and values in general. 016 CHACHA CHAUDHARY Frequency: M Language: E, H, M Started: 1979 Publisher: Diamond Comics Pvt. Ltd.
A-22, Sector-63, Gobind Villa, Phase-3, Noida 201 307
Tel: 0120-4238008 / 0120-4238009 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.240/- Circulation: 2,00,000 Annotation: Every die-hard criminal, ruffian, pickpocket, small-time goon knows for sure that it is better not to mess with that old man, wearing a red turban, walking with his dog, because he is none other than legendary Chacha Chaudhary. With a brain sharper than a needle and faster than a super-computer, he can make the deadliest criminal bite dust. A man from Jupiter and his friend Sabu, occasionally provides his extra-ordinary muscle power in Chacha Chaudhary's frequent clashes with criminals. Darling of Indian masses Chacha Chaudhary is adventure and laughter rolled into one. 017 CHAKMAK: BAL VIGYAN PATRIKA
Frequency: M Language: H Started: 1985 Publisher: Eklavya Publishers
E1/25, Arera Colony, Bhopal 462 016 Tel: 0755-563380 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.200/-
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Annotation: Chakmak is different from others of the genre in that it has a bit of science and related topics, apart from the once upon a time … tales making it both educational and entertaining, It is also available online at www.eklavya.in. 018 CHAMACHAM: LOKPRIYA BAL MASIK *
Frequency: M Language: H Started: 1972 Publisher: Chamacham
65, Cantonment Rd., Udayganj, Lucknow 226 001 Tel: 0522-241755 Subscription: Rs.36/- (per issue) 019 CHAMPAK
Frequency: F Language: E, H, M Started: 1973 Publisher: Delhi Press Group
E-3 Jhandewala Estate, Rani Jhansi Rd., New Delhi, 1110 055 79-A, Mittal Chambers, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Tel: 022-22022409, 022-22025492 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.360/- Circulation: 33,619 (E); 69,834(H); 15,273(M) Annotation: Named after a tropical flower, one of the oldest magazines published for children Champak consists of modern stories with a moral message. The signature style of Champak is its stories based on animals. The magazine is able to draw readers into a world of knowledge and facts and also teases children's creative abilities through healthy competitions.
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020 CHANDAMAMA
Frequency: M Language: E, H, M Started: 1947 Publisher: Chandamama India Ltd.
Chandamama India Ltd., Sandeep Avenue East, 2nd Main road, Chinna Neelankarai. Chennai- 600041
Tel: 044 43992828, 022 - 28312872/28311849, Extn: 251, Email: [email protected] , [email protected] Subscription: Rs.120/- Circulation: 4.82 lakh per month Annotation: The children's magazine, Chandamama, now more than half-a-century old, literally means uncle moon. Chandamama is within easy reach of every child, as it is published in English and eleven Indian languages, including Sanskrit. The magazine was launched with an aim to entertain and educate young minds about the rich traditions of India. Chandamama has been delighting readers since then with engrossing stories, amazing facts, and thought-provoking features. Mention Chandamama, and one will instantly recall popular features such as Vikram/Vetal, stunning artwork, and beautiful renditions of mythological tales. Known for its vibrant illustrations and accurate depiction of traditional stories, the magazine has maintained its position as a brand that you can trust. 021 CHHAWA
Frequency: M Language: M - E Started: 1985 Target Group: 6-10 yrs. Publisher: Kesari Mahratta Trust
568 Narayan Peth, Pune 411 030 Tel: 020-2459250, 020- 24459051 Subscription: Rs.65/-
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Annotation: A bi-lingual magazine has sections mostly in Marathi but one or two items at the end of the issue are in English. A simple magazine with lots of short stories stressing on moral values along with sections on G.K and informative articles, humorous anecdotes all written in very simple language makes it an ideal children's magazine. 022 CHHOTU
Frequency: M Language: M Publisher: Sanyam Publications
1204/31, Shivkashi Apt., Shivaji Nagar, Pune - 4 Tel: 020-4217804 Subscription: Rs.120/ Annotation: A black and white magazine of not very good physical quality, but publishes good informative articles, stories and jokes. 023 CHILD REPORTER*
Frequency: W Language: E Started: 1973 Publisher: Child Reporter
12A/39 WEA, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110 005 Subscription: Rs.240/-
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024 CHILDREN'S DIGEST
Frequency: M Language: E Started: 1997 Publisher: Rashtra Deepika
P.B. no.7, Kottayam - 686001 Tel: 2566706 (editor's office no.), 9446364505 (editor's mobile no.) Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.160/- Annotation: A magazine for the new generation kids, it claims to put the fun back into childhood in these alarming times of high stress and pressures. The contents try to inculcate strong family values, provide educational opportunities along with ample time for play and recreation. 025 CHILDREN'S WORLD
Frequency: M Language: E Started: 1972 Publisher: Children's Book Trust
Nehru House, 4, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 Tel: 011 3316970-74, 011- 23316970 Email: [email protected] , [email protected] Subscription: Rs.200/- Annotation: The magazine, a monthly since March 1972, publishes stories, features, comics, puzzles, poems, quizzes, activities, book reviews, and articles of topical interest. The magazine brings out special issues periodically. The contributions in the November issue are exclusively by children, invited through a yearly competition called the "Your Pages Competition" the last date for which is July 31.
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026 COMIC DIGEST
Frequency: M Language: E, H Publisher: Diamond Comics Pvt.Ltd
A-22, Sector-63, Gobind Villa, Phase 3, Noida 201307 Tel: 0120-4238008 / 4238009, 9810003062 Email: [email protected] , [email protected] Subscription: Rs.480/- Annotation: Collection of all top Indian comic strips for children like Agni, Inspector Nisha, Secret Agent Vikrant, Inspector Garud, Vijay, Heman Himanshu, Tilak, Devi, Panchatantra, Jingle Story, Swami Prajananda and features of Chacha Chaudhary, Archies, Laurel and Hardy and lots of puzzles and anecdotes. 027 COMIC PITARA Frequency: M Language: H Publisher: Diamond Comics Pvt. Ltd.
A-22, Gobind Villa, Sector-63, NOIDA (U.P.)
Tel: 0120-4238008, 120-4238009 Email: [email protected] , [email protected], [email protected] Annotation: Collection of all Diamond Comic Characters like Vikram Betal, Panchatantra, Hitopdesh, Jatak Kathain, Akbar Birbal, Singhasan Battissi, Tenaliram, Mythological Stories, Paltu, Ankur, Picklu, Dabu, Mahabali Shaka, Motu Patlu, Motu Chotu, Lambu Motu, Rajan Iqbal, Dynamite, Agniputra Abhay, Fauladi Singh, Tauji, Taiji, Chacha Bhatija, Mama Bhanja, Donga, Pussy, Lacho Lombri, Nanhe Miyan, Chimpu with features of Chacha Chaudhary, Billoo and Pink.
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028 COMIC WORLD
Frequency: M Language: E, H Started: 1998 Publisher: Diamond Comics Pvt. Ltd.
A-22, Sector-63, Gobind Villa, Phase-3, Noida 201307
Tel: 0120-4238008 / 4238009, 9810003062 Email: [email protected] , [email protected] Subscription: Rs.120/- Circulation: 2.00,000 Annotation: "Comic World", a complete Comic-digest in English, Hindi and Bengali, full of all the famous Indian and foreign characters like Archie, Batman, Tarzan, Heman, Spiderman, James Bond, Dennis The Menace, Tom and Jerry with Junior Rotter, Beau Peep, Henry and Chacha Chaudhary, Billoo, Pinky, Panchtantra, Baital Story, Akbar & Birbal, Hitopdesh, Tenalirama, and many more famous features with mythological stories like Ganesh Mahima, Shiv Mahima, Veer Hanuman etc. In short, the only magazine wherein one can find all the gems of world comics is Comic World. 029 DIMDIMA FOR KIDS
Frequency: M Language: E Started: 2004 (print version) Target Group: 9-15yrs. Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
505, Gora Gandhi Compound, Sane Guruji Marg, Tardeo, Mumbai 400 034
Tel: 022-23526025 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.240/-
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Annotation: Originated as an online children's magazine for education, fun and knowledge the magazine is also available in print since 2004. Includes folk-tales, humour tales, animal tales, tales from Panchatantra, Aesop’s fables etc. Makes learning interesting with sections on sports, history, travel and ecology. Games, jokes, puzzles, colouring and many such activities make it an ideal children's magazine. 030 DISNEY ADVENTURES INDIA
Frequency: M Language: E Publisher: Infomedia 18 Ltd.
804, 8th floor, Paradise Towers, Gokhale Rd. Thane (W), Mumbai 400 602
Tel: 022 - 25370583 / 2537 0578/ 69 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.300/- Annotation: Disney Adventures is a one-of-a-kind magazine for kids. It gives children a better perspective to the world; a space where they can be their creative, imaginative best. It's full of interesting information on Disney characters from TV and films, Music, Planet Earth, Space and more. Monthly doses of comics, puzzles, jokes, contests and prizes are also included! 031 EKLAVYA*
Frequency: M Language: M Started: 1971 Publisher: V M Book Co.
1334 Shukrawar Peth , Pune 411 002 Subscription: Rs.12/-
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032 GOBAR TIMES - 'DOWN TO EARTH' SUPPLEMENT FOR CHILDREN
Frequency: F Language: E Started: 1992 Publisher: Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062, INDIA Tel: 011-29955124, 011-29955125, 011-29956394 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.360/- Annotation: Gobar Times is published along with ‘Down to Earth’, a magazine promoting environmental awareness and safety. The many uses of 'Gobar' in millions of Indian homes is an example of creating wealth out of natural resources. Gobar Times aims to instil a strong environmental awareness in children and helps them apply the principle of using natural resources to save mankind and the planet through stories, comics, poems and activities which will sustain a child's interest. It is also available as an E-Magazine on subscription of Down to Earth. 033 GOKULAM
Frequency: M Language: E Started: 1988 Publisher: Bharathan Publ.
47 Jawaharlal Nehru Rd., Ekkaduthangal, Chennai 600 097
Tel: 044 22345624 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.120/- Circulation: 28, 256 (m) Annotation: Gokulam Children Magazine offers both information and entertainment in abundance. The magazine has serial stories, short stories, articles, discussions,. picture stories, puzzles, activities, jokes. Provides variety in content, finds the balance between tradition and modern values, is colourful
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and well illustrated and enhances the reading habit. It kindles the creativity in a child. 034 GUDIYA*
Frequency: M Language: H Started: 1973 Publisher: Gudiya
80. Dhanalaxmi Colony, Chennai 600 026 035 Halla Bol (Newsletter)
Frequency: M Language: H Publisher: Salaam Bombay Foundation 5/6, Rewa Chambers 31, New Marine Lines Mumbai – 400 020 Tel. No. : 66391500 / 22034809 Email : [email protected] Circulation: 71,000 (For private circulation only – available on request) Annotation: The pictorial news letter features articles on work being done to spread the message on harmful effects of tobacco and allied products by different groups of people including children. It also contains a page on general knowledge / puzzle/sudoko and games.
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036 HANSTI DUNIYA
Frequency: M Language: E, H, M Started: 1973 Publisher: Sant Nirankari Mission
Satsang Bhawan, Nirankari Colony, Delhi 110 009 Mahul Road, Chembur, Mumbai 400 082
Tel: 022- 25531468 / 25535215 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.60/- Circulation: 21,994 Annotation: This monthly magazine is primarily for mental development of children updating their knowledge in all respects besides inculcating moral values and ethics in them through short stories. There are many regular features which keep the interest of the children alive leading to proper development of the personality. 037 HOOP-LA CLUB MAGAZINE
Frequency: M Language: E Target Group: 7-16 yrs. Publisher: Hoop-la Club
No. 106, MB Centre, 134, Infantry Road, Bangalore 560 001
Tel: 080-65836545 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.420/- Annotation: Hoopla Club is a one-of-kind exclusive magazine. Published from Bangalore, the all-colour, 48-page magazine offers a variety of content on a range of topics meant to widen the horizon of a child and enable him to express talents, views & observations. The main aspects of Hoopla Club Magazine may be summed up through its main sections, viz. Knowledge Gain, Varied Exposure, Young Creativity, Meaningful interaction.
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038 INDRADHANUSH
Frequency: M Language: H, E Started: 2004 Target Group: 9-16 yrs. Publisher: Himachal Gyan Vigyan Samiti
Zilla Parishad Bhawan, Jail road, Mandi. H.P. 175001 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.120/- Circulation: 10,000(m) Annotation: Published as quality reading material for children, Indradanush (Rainbow) is an interactive science magazine. Indradanush publishes articles on science, social issues, puzzles, art and aesthetics. It has news, views and releases special issues on milestone events like the story on the Chandrayaan moon mission published a few months ago. Occasionally, the magazine carries debates and discusses issues such as exam stress and the parental pressure on children. The magazine is not a `pure science' publication, but one which touches all aspects of life, with the subliminal messages of a scientific and humanitarian spirit. 039 JANTAR MANTAR
Frequency: BI-M (but irregular) Language: E Started: 1992 Publisher: Tamil Nadu Science Forum
C/o Balaji Sampath, C2 Ratna Apartments, AH 250, Chennai Annotation JM aims to relate science to everyday life and show children that learning science can also be great fun. It is the only magazine that asks and answers questions about the mysteries of nature, on the intricacies of man-made structures and about the close relationship between the two.
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040 JUNIOR CHANDAMAMA
Frequency: M Language: E Started: 2002 Target Group: 4-9yrs. Publisher: Chandamama India Ltd.
B-3, Lunic Industries, near Police Station, Cross Road no. 6, MIDC Andheri, Mumbai 400 093
Tel: 022 - 28312872 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.180/- Annotation: This magazine is a treasure trove for small children, the stories and activities in them created especially for talented children. Very colourfully illustrated, it has regular sections like Playtime, Info-Park, Look and Learn, Scientific tit-bits all told in simple language. Sports and Comics are also covered. 041 KAHANI - A LITERARY MAGAZINE FOR CHILDREN
Frequency: Q Language: E Publisher: Kahani Media
P.O. Box 590155, Newton Centre, MA 02459 USA Subscription: $20/- a yr. Annotation: Kahani is an award-winning children's literary magazine illuminating the richness and diversity that South Asian cultures bring to North America. Completely ad-free, full of great stories, art, activities, and fun facts, Kahani is a must-have for any family, school, or library seeking to empower and educate global citizens.
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042 KISHOR
Frequency: M Language: M Started: 1972 Publisher: Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research
Pune 400014 Tel: 020-25659465/66/67 Subscription: Rs. 80/- Circulation: 56, 500 Annotation: Over the last 35 years Kishor has played a major role in informal education. One of the cardinal principles of Kishor's editorial policy, as laid down at the time of inception, is that it should help its young readers to develop a rational and scientific outlook towards life. In pursuance of this policy, a certain number of pages are allotted every month to articles and features on science, technology, global geography, social history, sports and like subjects. These articles are written in lucid language, avoiding too many technical terms or being dryly informative to keep the children abreast of the latest development in the various fields around them. 043 KUMAR
Frequency: M Language: M-E Target Group: 7-10yrs. Publisher: Kumar Karyalaya Trust
1276, Sadashiv Peth, Bajirao Road, Pune 411030 Tel: 020-2447619 Subscription: Rs.150/- Annotation: A bi-lingual magazine in Marathi and English, it covers interesting features like biographical sketches of famous personalities, pictorial stories etc. in addition to the usual sections on comics, jokes, puzzles, humour and many such fun filled pages.
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044 LALLU JAGDHAR*
Frequency: F Language: H Started: 1982 Publisher: Prem Chandra Vishal (ed)
180, Sarai Hasan Ganj, Lucknow 226007 045 LALLU PANJU*
Frequency: M Language: H Started: 1977 Publisher: Lallu Panju
217, Gautam Buddha Marg, Char bagh, Lucknow 226001 046 LITTLE WORDS
Frequency: M Language: E Target Group: 4-8 yrs Publisher: Million Words Media Pvt. Ltd.
G 1201, NEELPADM 1, Sector v Vaishali, Ghaziabad 201010, Tel: 9958088422 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.240/- Annotation: Little Words is a bundle of joy for reading and knowing. It is a monthly magazine for nursery and primary school children. The magazine features activities for the development of fine motor control, aesthetic appreciation, encouraging creativity, enhancing cognitive and numerical abilities and of course language development. Little Words bridges knowledge between school and home; it supports the school curriculum. It is a 52 page magazine superbly illustrated and printed to match international standards and offers universal and contemporary content.
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047 LOLLIPOP
Frequency: M Language: M Started: 1999 Publisher: Shraddha Vijave
313/A, Byculla Service Industries, Dadoji Kanddev Marg Byculla, Mumbai 400007
Tel: 022-28698044, 022-286692266 Subscription: Rs.120/- Annotation: An informative magazine, it contains articles which aim to improve the knowledge of children. There are sections on stories, comics, and poems. Fully in black & white. 048 LOTPOT
Frequency: W Language: H Started: 1969 Target Group: 4-15 yrs. Publisher: Swami Prakashan
A-5 Mayapuri Phase 1, New Delhi 110064 Tel: 011 5133120 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.260/- Circulation: 3,732 Annotation: A very colourful and informative magazine it includes jokes, poems, a comic section and some interesting features like 'Strange Happenings', etc. With evergreen comic strip, "Motu Patlu", other interesting topics and stories Lotpot is still a rage among children since 1969. Apart from inculcating reading habits among children Lotpot provides a healthy entertainment for little angles.
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049 MAGIC POT
Frequency: F Language: E Started: 2004 Publisher: Malayalam Manorama Publications Ltd.
A-404, Marathon Innova, A Wing, 4th floor (opp. Peninsula Corporate Park), Lower Parel (W), Mumbai 400013
Tel: 022-24911693 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.270/- Circulation: 93,959 Annotation: A good colourful magazine exclusively for nursery and primary school kids. Stimulating for a child's mind it includes sections on moral and epic stories, interesting quizzes and other brain storming activities. The Magazine is full of mentally challenging exercises for kids, each one outlining the "Skills & Learning Outcome" to be acquired. 050 MOKSHA*
Frequency: BI-M Language: E Publisher: Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Subscription: Rs. 340 051 MULANCHE MASIK
Frequency: M Language: M Started: 1927 Publisher: M B Modak (ed)?
168 Hanuman Nagar, Nagpur 440009 Subscription: Rs.100/- Circulation: 1,820
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Annotation: The distinction of longest running magazine goes to 'Mulanche Masik' in Marathi, published from Nagpur for the last 80 years. It includes stories, poems and sections for improving general knowledge including world events. 052 NANDAN
Frequency: M Language: H Started: 1964 Publisher: Hindustan Times Ltd
Hindustan Times House, 18-20, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110001
Tel: 011 336 1234 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.95/- Circulation: 49,514 Annotation: Nandan, an HT Media children's magazine is over 40 years old and is extremely popular among children and their families. The magazine was started in November 1964 in the memory of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, with its first issue being dedicated to the late Prime Minister. Nandan triumphs over its contemporaries because its stories are a combination of the best in both Indian traditional and modern cultural ethos. Nandan believes in shaping the mind and behaviour of children in a positive way, and to challenge their minds by exposing them to new ideas from the world of science and technology. From its very inception, Nandan has been privileged to publish the stories, memoirs, excerpts, biographies and poems of many great people in the fields of literature and politics.
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053 NANHEY SAMRAT*
Frequency: W Language: H Started: 1988 Publisher: Prakash Mahendru
L 1 & 2 KanchAn House, Najafgarh Community Centre, Delhi 110027
054 NATIONAL CHILDREN'S TIMES
Frequency: BI-M Language: E, H Started: 2003 Publisher: Butterflies Child Rights
U-4 Green Park Extension, New Delhi 110016 Tel: 011-26163935 , 011-26191063 Email: [email protected] Annotation: In the year 2001 the editorial team of Bal Mazdoor Ki Awaz decided to expand their initiative to other parts of the country and in the month of May, 2001 "Workshop on Children's Production of their own Newspaper" was organized with 40 rural and urban children associated with 12 NGOs from 7 states of India. The outcome of this workshop was children from each NGO group started publishing their own bi-monthly (once in two months) newspaper. In February 2002, a follow-up workshop was organized by the same editorial team to share and learn from each other's experiences and also to discuss "How to take this initiative forward". Child delegates of the follow-up workshop unanimously felt the need to have an identity as journalists and therefore decided to organize themselves into a "Rashtriya Bal Patrakar Manch" or the National Child Journalists' Forum (NCJF). In the year 2003, NCJF was consolidated. First issue of "National Children's Times" was launched during 4th World Social Forum held in Mumbai, which was attended by adults and NGOs from various parts of India and abroad. Since then it is being published on a regular basis.
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055 NEWSHOUSE
Frequency: W Language: E Started: 1996 Publisher: Navneet Publications (India)Ltd.
Navneet Bhawan, Bhawani Shankar Road, Dadar (W) Mumbai 400 028
Tel: 022-66626318, 022-6662 6565 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.425/- Circulation: 20,000 Annotation: Navneet NewsHouse is a twelve-page children's weekly newspaper since 1996. The contents of this fun to read newspaper do not include anything which would be potentially dangerous for youngsters. Issues like crime, drug addition, immorality, and anti-social behaviour are not encouraged in this paper. Apart from regular features like Newsbytes giving all the important events of the week, there is a wealth of information to be gained by the child through many sections on general knowledge, adventure stories and entertainment tit-bits. 056 PATRIKA
Frequency: M Language: M Started: 1981 Publisher: Marathi Vigyan Parishad
V N Purav Marg, Sion (Chunabatti), Mumbai 400022 Tel: 022-5224714, 022-5226268 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.80/- Circulation: 8,000 + Annotation: A popular science magazine for children sent to schools in India which brings out special issues on latest scientific development.
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057 PCM KID'S GALAXY (NEWS DIGEST)
Frequency: W Language: E Publisher: Progressive Curriculum Management
PCM Children's Magazine P.B No. 2248 Govt. High School Road, Edappally, Kochy 682 024
Tel: 0484-2333677, 0484-233601 Email: [email protected] Annotation: A unique e-paper, this is an online newspaper `of the children, by the children and for the children.' A treasure of fun and information –infotainment - the site has a 'Help Desk' that will help tackle different problems children come across. (www.pcmmagazine.com) 058 PCM CHILDREN'S MAGAZINE
Frequency: M Language: E Target Group: 6-10 yrs Publisher: Progressive Curriculum Management Pvt. Ltd
P.B. No. 2248, Govt. High School Road, Edappally, Cochin 682024 Tel: 0484-2333677, 0484-233601 Email: [email protected] , [email protected] Subscription: Rs.200/- Annotation: A colourful magazine for school children to initiate them into the world of reading, the magazine contains stories, articles on various topics dealing with nature, animals, environment, history, geography etc. It also contains regular columns like 'Come on Learn Magic', 'Auntie Celine from America'. The Magazine provides comics such as Mummy and Me, Jungle Giggles, Milky Mouse etc. It is a comprehensive magazine that caters to the intellectual needs of children of the targeted age group.
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059 PINKI COMICS
Frequency: M Language: E, H Started: 1979 Publisher: Diamond Comic Pvt.Ltd.
A-11, Sector 58, Noida 210301 Tel: 0577 4580372 Subscription: Rs.280/- Annotation: They say - smaller the trouble, the better it is. This applies appropriately to Pinki, the five year old little girl, who is often seen carrying her pet Kut-Kut, the squirrel. This strip was created by cartoonist Pran in 1978. The series became a tremendous hit within a short period. Soon the hilarious encounters of Pinki started appearing in Punjab Kesari, JagBani, Hind Samachar, Sandhaya Times, Mayura, Lot Pot and several other newspapers. M/s Diamond Comics Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, have compiled it into book forms in ten languages. The whole neighbourhood of Pinki is scared of menace of her doings. Other characters in the series are, Champu, Bhiku, Didi, Principal Tasmut, Pinki's parent and grandparents. 060 PYRAMID
Frequency: BI-M Language: E Target Group: 9+ yrs Publisher: Prime Time Education
Ujagar Silk Mills, Sunder Baug, Deonar, Mumbai 400088 Tel: 022-6770 4141/42/43 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.180/- Annotation: Pyramid is an exciting, colourful, journal full of interesting content, pictures, and illustrations. Published six times a year, each issue of the journal includes everything a child would like to know and learn from articles and stories, general knowledge, grammar and vocabulary, great personalities, maths and science, quiz, jokes, riddles, puzzles etc., The purpose of the journal is to
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equip children with practical answers and information, so they can confidently and clearly communicate their understanding of the world around them. 061 QUIZ KIDS Frequency: A Language: E Target Group: 7-11 yrs. Publisher: Shloka Publications Pvt. Ltd.(Birla Group Co.)
S3, 2nd. Floor, Vedant Commercial complex, Vartak Nagar, Thane (W) Mumbai -400 608
Tel: 022-65051669 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.30/- per issue Annotation: The puzzles and games in this magazine will occupy and entertain children and introduce them to the fun of words. The cheerful and colourful illustrations ensure that learning is a relaxing and pleasurable experience. Lots of competitions to be won by children make it exciting for them. 062 READER'S CLUB BULLETIN
Frequency: M Language: E Started: 1993 Publisher: National Centre for Children's Literature (National Book Trust)
National Book Trust, India, Phase - II, 5, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070
Tel: 91- 011- 26707700 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.50/- Annotation: The NCCL Publishes a bilingual magazine entitled Reader's Club Bulletin every month for children. Interesting reading materials, activities, review of new books or work undertaken by Readers' Clubs all over the country find place in this magazine. Articles written by children are given priority in publication.
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063 ROBINAGE: WEEKLY CHILDREN'S NEWSPAPER
Frequency: W Language: E Started: 2009 Target Group:.5-14 yrs Publisher: Deep Prakash & RobinAge,
504, Shah and Nahar Industrial Estate, Dr. E Moses Road, Worli Mumbai 400 018
Tel: 022 -6662 6818 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.425/- Annotation RobinAge is a weekly children's newspaper exclusively designed for children between 5 and 14 years. RobinAge has been created to bring children back into the reading habit through content that is informative, interactive, engaging and fun! It carries news and information on current affairs, science, technology, sports, careers, culture and environment along with activities, and projects that children can do themselves. 064 SAKAL-BALMITRA
Frequency: W Language: M Publisher: Sakal Group of Publications
Sakal Bhavan, Plot No 42 B, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400614
Email: [email protected] Annotation: A very colourful children's supplement of the popular Marathi newspaper Sakal; Balmitra contains a lot of entertaining and informative features. Occasional special sections or issues adds value to the paper.
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065 SANCTUARY CUB
Frequency: BI-M Language: E Started: 1984 Publisher: Sanctuary Asia
145/146 Pragati Indusdtrial Estate, N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 011 602, Maker Chambers V, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021
Tel: 022 23016848 / 49, / 022-22830067 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs. 199/- Annotation: Aimed at children, the CUB magazine is a beautiful device for encouraging children to take up conservation and have a better understanding of nature and all its beautiful creations. The magazine is packed with stories, wildlife articles and fun stuff. You also get real cool posters once in a while. 066 SRI SATHYA SAI BAL VIKAS
Frequency: M Language: E-H Publisher: Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust,
Sri Sathya Sai, Prasanthi Nilayam,P.O. Prasanthi Nilayam, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh 515134
Tel: 08555-287375 Email : [email protected] Annotation: Published since more than three decades the magazine is small in size, but has a lot in terms of quality contents. viz. Rare picture of Bhagavan, Divine Messages on each festival/event, short moral stories written by great authors, scholars and philosophers, Lessons from the lives of great personalities, sacred thoughts and quotes, quiz, cartoons, poems, pictorial stories and so on. The magazine also includes Hindi Section for the benefit of regional language readers.
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Most of the contents are drawn through contributions by Bal Vikas students as well as Bal Vikas and EHV teachers. The magazine not only targets Bal Vikas students but also at all strata of people in the Sai family in particular and the society at large. 067 SUMAN SAURABH* Frequency: M Language: H Started: 1983 Target Group: The teens Publisher: Delhi Prakashan Vitran Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi Subscription: Rs.180/- Annotation: This is a magazine for the inquisitive teenager who is slowly growing up to the serious concerns of life. It carries world wide news, features on science, opinions, history, sports, education, career, famous personalities, and many engrossing stories. 068 THAKTHAK
Frequency: M Language: M Started: 1996 Publisher: Bhavishya Nirvah Nidhi / Nita Toraskar
101, Ahihans Prabhu, Javal, Sector- 3, Charkop, Kandivali, Mumbai 400067 702,Shreekrshna Society ,Opp.Lilac Garden,Fish Market Rd,Charkop, Kandivali-(W),Mumbai-400067
Tel: 022-28698330 / 9221691807 Subscription: Rs.100/- Annotation: An entertaining magazine which includes a number of moral stories in every issue. Brightly illustrated, the magazine also has the usual sections on jokes, quizzes and puzzles, comic strips which children find stimulating . Printed in bold fonts, the language used is simple and easy to understand. A black and white magazine occasionally coloured.
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069 TINKLE
Frequency: M Language: E Started: 1980 Publisher: India Book House Pvt.Ltd
Mahalaxmi Chambers 5th.floor, 22-Bhulabhai Desai road Mumbai 400 026
Tel: 022-23523409 Email: [email protected] Tel: 2352 3409 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.225/- Circulation: 12 00, 000 Annotation: Tinkle is a fun-to-read 72-page monthly comics magazine where learning meets fun. Each issue contains several delightful stories; some revolving around lovable cartoon characters that feature regularly in the magazine. Each issue also contains a fascinating science or general knowledge feature, a do-it-yourself craft idea, puzzles, gags, a book review and firsthand accounts of various experiences our young readers have had. 070 TINKLE DIGEST
Frequency: M Language: E Started: 1992 Publisher: India Book House Pvt.Ltd
Mahalaxmi Chambers 5th.floor, 22-Bhulabhai Desai road Mumbai 400 026
Tel: 022-2352 3409 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.450/- Annotation: This is a 96-page comic book in pocket book size. It contains stories and features from back issues of TINKLE magazine.
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071 TREE OF KNOWLEDGE
Frequency: BI-M Language: E Publisher: Hatchette Part Works Ltd.
Availablein India through Living Media India Limited, Sales & Distribution (S&D), B-45, Ground Floor, Sector-57, Noida 201301, India.
Subscription: Rs.15/- per issue Annotation: A new magazine called Tree of Knowledge is booming in India,The Tree of Knowledge is a collection which provides a new way to learn and understand the world around us. It is an indispensable source of information and knowledge that will help children in their homework and school projects. Each issue of tree of knowledge is divided into 5 sections plus a cool quiz to cover all the key subjects. Each section is colour-coded for quick and easy reference. Issue-by-issue, it will build a complete encyclopaedia to help a child discover, learn and understand the fascinating world around her. 072 VIRAT SURYA
Frequency: BI-M Language: E Started: 2003 Publisher: Indian Planetary Society
B/204, Vishnu Apt., L.T.Road, Borivali- 400 092 Tel: 022- 28988987 Email: [email protected] Annotation: This magazine aims to create scientific temper and nurtures interest among young minds on scientific research
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073 WISDOM
Frequency: M Language: E Started: 1973 Publisher: Wisdom Publications
17, Desika Road, Chennai 600004 Tel: 0442-4990327 ... Subscription: Rs.120/- Circulation: 1,27,313 Annotation: Wisdom informs the readers everything worth knowing. It reforms wrong attitudes in readers. Education, scientific innovation, culture, religions of the world, life sketches of statesmen, inventors, heroes, scientists, scientific and technological development, general knowledge, self-improvement, health and many such topics are covered in various issues of Wisdom. A Unique magazine educating, enlightening and entertaining readers especially children 074 WORLD IN PICTURES*
Frequency: M Language: E Started: 1991 Publisher: Postscript Media Pvt. Ltd
111, Bhandari Street, Masjid Bunder, Mumbai 400 003 Subscription: Rs.80/-
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075 YOCEE NEWSLETTER (A CHILDREN'S NEWSLETTER FROM CHENNAI)
Frequency: W Language: E Started: 2007 Publisher: Revathi
Bal Vidya Mandir Adyar, Chennai 600-020 Tel: 044 42054377 / 09840544629 Email: [email protected] Annotation YOCee helps children in Chennai stay updated with news, events, contests and workshops through a weekly newsletter directly sent to your email. This newsletter arrives in your inbox on every Saturday. A quarterly print newsletter in limited numbers is also published. The print newsletter started as an occasional publication in Nov 2007 had its trial run till Nov 2008. It has become a monthly from March 2009. 076 YOUNG EXPLORER
Frequency: M Language: E Started: 2004 Publisher: MET Knowledge Explorer
MET Complex, Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050 Tel: 022 2644 0092 / 3955 4250 Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs.250/- Annotation: Young Explorer, India's first and only career magazine for school students is here to help children plan, pursue and realise their dreams. It provides value addition to education. Targeted at school children, the publication is a holistic attempt on the part of MET to inculcate the habit of 'Right Reading' in children. Young Explorer provides comprehensive information on different subjects beyond the curriculum. The 24-page monthly tabloid covers a range of subjects like: Science, Technology, Current Affairs, Arts, Career, Personality Development, Astronomy, Psychology, Management, Sports, etc. Besides it also has fun elements like puzzles, quizzes and crosswords.
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077 YUV BHARATI
Frequency: M Language: E Publisher: Vivekananda Kendra Prakashan Trust
5, Singarchari Street, Triplicane, Chennai 600 005 Tel: 044-28440042, Email: [email protected] Subscription: Rs. 100/- Annotation: A Monthly cultural magazine for children and youth, this digest size magazine includes stories, thought provoking articles, poems and current developments in science. A well compiled informative magazine.
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FOREIGN ONLINE MAGAZINES FOR CHILDREN
American Girl (http://www.americangirl.com/index.php) Magazine for girls ages 8-12. Features include advice, crafts, contests, puzzles, games, giggles, and more.
Children's Web Magazine (http://childrenswebmagazine.com/) Educational website for kids of 8 years and upwards. Covers different subjects each month.
Cricket Magazine (http://www.cricketmag.com/about_us.asp) Publisher of many well-known children magazines.
CyberKids (http://www.cyberkids.com/) Online magazine for kids with stories, artwork, puzzles, and more, created mostly by other kids.
Discovery Girls (http://www.discoverygirls.com/) Magazine for pre-teen girls. Includes advice, fashion and beauty tips, celebrity profiles.
Dig (http://www.digonsite.com/) Archaeology magazine for kids. Quizzes, fun facts, contest, more.
Fun for Kidz (http://funforkidzmagazines.com/)
Includes Hopscotch for Girls, Boys� Quest, and Fun for Kidz magazines for elementary age children.
Guide Magazine (http://www.guidemagazine.org/) Christian magazine for kids. Features true stories, buzzles and games, weekly Bible study.
Kids Heart (http://akidsheart.com/) Features games and puzzles, Bible lessons, greeting cards, clip art, coloring pages, and other activities.
KIND News (http://www.kindnews.org/) Classroom newspaper for children in grades K through 6. Includes facts about animals, tricky brainteasers, KIND Club Projects, and inspirational celebrity profiles.
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National Geographic Kids (http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/) Presents articles of interest to children ages 8-14, dealing with crafts, nature, world cultures, and science.
New Moon (http://www.newmoon.com/) Magazine for girls ages 8-14. Features fiction, poetry, artwork, science, articles about the lives of girls and women around the globe.
Our Little Earth (http://www.ourlittleearth.com/) International news magazine for kids ages 8 to 12. Also find puzzles, fancy facts, and jokes.
Owlkids (http://owlkids.com/) Developed for kids 9 to 13, magazine contains articles, comics, do-it-yourself activities, weird facts, puzzles and jokes.
Scholastic News (http://www2.scholastic.com/) Place for kid news with games and quizzes, debate topics, and in-depth reports.
Sports Illustrated Kids (http://www.sikids.com/) Magazine for children ages 8 and up, devoted to sports. Articles on sports figures of note, games, cartoons, fiction, and advice from athletes.
Stone Soup (http://www.stonesoup.com/) Magazine for young writers and artists. Written and illustrated by young people ages 8 to 13.
Time for Kids (http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/) World news magazine for children. Includes polls, games, more.
Weekly Reader (http://www.weeklyreader.com/) Educational magazine for children in the elementary grades. Features news articles, trivia, and games.
Wild Animal Baby (http://www.nwf.org/wildanimalbaby/) Magazine for young children with wonderful animal photos, rhymes and game, picture stories and fun activities prompt toddlers to learn basic concepts and first facts.
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Wilderness Kids Club (http://www.wildernesskidsclub.com/) Outdoor activity magazine for kids of all ages. Ideas, nature studies, wildlife observation, and real scientists to talk to.
YES (http://www.yesmag.ca/) Canadian science magazine for kids. Features projects to do, kids in science and how things work.
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LANGUAGE INDEX
ENGLISH
001 003 007 008 009 010 013 014
015 016 019 020 021 023 024 025
026 028 029 030 032 033 036 037
038 039 040 041 043 046 049 050
054 055 057 058 059 060 061 062
063 065 066 069 070 071 072 073
074 075 076
HINDI
001 002 003 005 006 007 010 012
013 016 017 018 019 020 026 027
028 034 035 036 038 044 045 048
052 053 054 059 066 067
MARATHI
004 011 014 016 019 020 021 022
031 036 042 043 047 051 056 064
068