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Zoobooks has gone ahead and created Zootles magazine, designed for young kids around the ages of two to six. Each issue features a different animal, usually baby animals, since they are of such great popularity among young kids. Past featured animals have been tiger cubs, rabbits, baby zebras, elephants, and horses. The colorful spreads of excellent animal photography and the many drawings of wildlife captivate the minds of the magazine’s young audience. Add to that the creative stories for parents to read aloud, songs, and poems, making this educational magazine a fun avenue of learning. The feature animal in Zootles magazine is generally used to promote the learning of fundamental skills. For example, articles will focus on the physical and emotional development of an animal, while helping children learn to read, rhyme, count, and recognize patterns. The middle section of the magazine provides the most advanced information about the featured animal, and provides parents with additional sources and tips for further reading on the particular topic. Aside from an animal, each issue also features a particular number and a letter. All of these built-in tools aim to educate while entertaining. Zootles magazine manages to hold the attention of young children, and merits praise from parents who use it as a developmental educational tool. |