Your Big Backyard

from my granddaughter (2010-01-12) : 4/5
I haven't seen this magazine but ordered it on line as part of a Christmas gift for my 6 year old granddaughter who loves to read. My son just called me saying her first issue arrived and she was so excited to get her own mail! Not only that, but she sat down and read half the magazine the very day it arrived. How great to have a Christmas gift each month of the year!
Educational and Fun (2009-12-26) : 5/5
We have been getting this magazine for 4 months and love it. My 3 year old son is always excited when it comes in the mail. It is short enough to keep him interested but long enough to get your money's worth. There are certain animals that are featured each month, short stories, beautiful photographs, a small book that the child can cut out and make, and interesting facts throughout each issue. It takes us about 30-45 minutes to go from cover to cover. It is a must-have for nature loving families.
Your Big Backyard: Wildlife Entertainment and Education (2009-09-09) : 5/5
Your Big Backyard is one of several excellent magazines issued by the National Wildlife Federation and it ranks as a great choice of reading and learning material for the targeted age group, which is between three and seven years of age. This magazine aims to educate children on the fascinating world of animals and it accomplishes this through its fun games, colorful pictures, fact sheets, and learning materials to stimulate interest in the great outdoors.br /br /This magazine is aimed at learning and building an interest in children about wildlife and it succeeds on all counts. The cover picture on each issue of Your Big Backyard always features an animal and there are always a few accompanying pages of facts and pictures about the featured animal, including a poster in the middle of each issue that children will enjoy tacking to their bedroom wall. When the magazine isn't offering facts and photos, it is entertaining children with its many games and other enjoyable learning tools and activities. Some of the fun material each month includes suggestions for outdoor games involving wildlife, animal- related crafts, and a fun guide that includes suggestions for songs, books, and more. br /br /Your Big Backyard is mostly a visually- stimulating magazine, and this makes it perfect for children in the target age group. Kids will like learning the facts about different animals, but what they will like most of all are the pictures. The photography includes animals in their actual habitat, including close- up shots that help to educate children on specific traits of different animals. Besides the photographs, there are also some drawings of animals and there is even a section that displays some of the works of art drawn by little kids who submit their drawings and colorings to Your Big Backyard with the hope of getting published. Children will like the visual aspects more than anything and they will often marvel at the interesting animals depicted in each issue. br /br /The National Wildlife Federation publishes many fine magazines and Your Big Backyard is one of its best. It teaches children about animals, is loaded with great visuals for children, and offers games and other interactive tools to encourage quality time spent between parent and child. It is an educational read that earns an easy recommendation. br /
your back yard mag. (2009-05-22) : 4/5
Your Back Yard Magazine is a great one for young children.My Grand-kids love it.It really gets their minds working while enjoying a great mag.
Very Impressed (2009-04-19) : 5/5
After researching several magazine options for my son who is turning 3, I have settled on Your Big Backyard. I am very excited for the first issue to arrive. One hint - order from the World Wildlife Federation site - it's $15/year, a great bargain!