Have you experienced the joy of holding that champak(or any other) magazine in your hand as a child? Do you remember that excitement and restlessness to finish reading through all the stories in that magazine? Are you creating similar magical experiences for your child? If not, please do so without any delay.
Why?
Because magazines are helpful for children. In this article we take you through its importance and some of the best (but not limited to) children magazines available in Indian market.
Why do we need magazines for Children?
Magazines provide information and interactive content which acts as supplement to child’s regular school learning. It engages the child in a constructive manner. They help in developing reading habits, improving general knowledge, logical thinking and cognitive abilities.
Are magazines better than children books?
There is no “Yes” or “No” answer for this. It really depends on child’s interest. Books are fun if the child likes to read. That may not be the case with all the children.
Magazines generally provide variety of contents like stories or write up on current events, comic strips, puzzles, activities, art, etc. Because of its crisp nature it doesn’t intimidate children, rather makes it fun and easy to read. So, magazines can attract even the children who doesn’t like to read books.
What are some of the best magazines for children?
Champak:
Champak is one of the leading children’s magazine in India. It contains short stories, comic strips, puzzles, jokes and brain teasers for children. It is published by Delhi Press Group in 8 different languages including English and Hindi.
Frequency : Fortnightly
Subscription Link here.
Highlights champs:
It provides interactive contents to 6-12 year old kids. Every issue comes with new topics to explore about the world. The magazine brings stories, science experiments, crafts, projects, riddles, puzzles, jokes, etc. to keep the child engaged.
Frequency: Monthly
Subscription link here.
Magic Pot
It is an activity based colorful magazine for nursery and primary school children. Creative activities and games, short stories, comics, puzzles and poems are the highlights of this magazine. It also gives information about animals, nature, etc.
Frequency: Weekly
Subscription link here.
Sanctuary Cubs
It is children’s magazine about nature, wildlife and environment. This magazine aims to bring knowledge and awareness about nature in young readers. If you want to introduce your children to the wonderful world of nature and animals then this is one of the best magazines.
Unfortunately they have stopped paper version after the pandemic, but luckily their digital copies are still available.
Frequency: Monthly
Subscription link here.
Tinkle
Tinkle comic books are published by ACK media. Tinkle comes with a mix of fun, adventure, creativity and DIY projects. Evergreen characters like Suppandi and Shambhu gives humorous touch and makes reading fun for children. Digital weekly editions are also available.
Subscription link here.
Kids Explore
Kids explore is designed to help children to be better learners. It provides engaging content to develop logical thinking, reasoning, reading, writing and mathematical skills. There is also dedicated section and tips for parents.
Frequency: Fortnightly
Subscription link here.
Chacha Chaudhary
Chacha Chaudhary is a famous comic character of a wise old man who solves any kind of problems with his intellect. This comic series comes in 10 different Indian languages including Hindi and English. Chacha Chaudhary stories show the extra-ordinary abilities of an ordinary man with a humorous touch.
Chacha Chaudhary books can be purchased from here.
There are many more in the list like Balamangala & Tunturu (Kannada Magazines), Chandamama, Tell me why, Hoot, Time for kids, National Geographic, High five, etc. Some of them are currently available only in digital versions.
You may like to read our articles about Amara Chitra Katha and benefits of Comics
Are digital versions better than paper books?
It depends on individual choice. Going digital makes it easy for accessibility and storage. But, I personally prefer paper book to their digital versions, especially for children. Because paper books avoid un-necessary screen time and develops better reading habits.
