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<blockquote>''"Lots to love, lots to learn."'' </blockquote>
'''Webkinz Jr.''' was the preschool counterpart of [[Webkinz]]. It was intended to be a more educational site for a younger audience of children aged 3-6.
==History==
The first Webkinz Jr. pets were released in April 2009 when they appeared in the [[Ganz eStore]]. The site's construction took some time, but [[Webkinz Newz]] announced the site was ready on April 2, 2009, although the tour and other parts of the site were ready before then. Webkinz Jr. pets cost $25.00 USD MSRP both as a plush and in the eStore.
Ganz stated in March 2011 that Webkinz Jr. would continue to be supported, but had no further plans to make more pets.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20110308103428/webkinzinsider.com/ Ganz Changing Monthly Webkinz Plush Line-Up Further *UPDATED* - Webkinz Insider]</ref>
As of January 31st, 2018, Webkinz Jr. has shut down and is no longer in service.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180129213012/http://www.webkinzjr.com:80/</ref>
==Features==
[[Image:Webkinzjrpettag.png|thumb|Webkinz Jr. pet code]]
Ganz put an emphasis on pet emotions (sleepy, hungry etc.) and advertised heavily around the Webkinz Jr. site.
In the Parent's Area, users could change their pet's names, manage their account, and adjust the difficulty levels.
Like Webkinz, Webkinz Jr. had a "Deluxe Membership" subscription service that allowed users and parents to access more features on the site.<ref>https://webkinznewz.ganzworld.com/newz-blog/?s=webkinz+jr.&cat=-1&Sort=3</ref> For Webkinz Jr., this included a faster rotation of Playhouse games, Daily Surprises at the Caring Center, more Little Acorn Academy activities, and a new activity at the Park. For the Parent's Area, this included the ability for parents to view detailed reports on their child's playtime, create a to-do list of activities, and download learning printables.
==Areas==
Players could access several areas, starting from their Home. Areas would change appearances depending on the season.
In February 2010, a new area was added that could be accessed by clicking the school bus.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20100503203235/http://www.webkinznewz.com/wp-mu/2010/02/webkinz-jr-time-to-take-a-field-trip-in/#more-11224</ref>
===Home===
Every home contained a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, playroom, and front and back yard.
In the playroom, pets could play with toys and watch TV.
===Caring Center===
Ran by [[Miss Biscuits]].
===Kinzpost Office===
===Little Acorn Academy===
The school. Taught by [[Miss Lily]] the rabbit.
===Park===
Hosted by [[Ranger Kenny]] the moose.
===Playhouse===
A tree house where players can play arcade games. Hosted by [[Clover]], a sheep girl.
===Rosie's Bakery===
A bakery ran by [[Rosie]] and her husband [[Burt]]. Rosie's Bakery was added as part of an update in December 2009.<ref>[https://webkinznewz.ganzworld.com/announcements/rosie-s-bakery-is-open-for-business/ Rosie’s Bakery is Open for Business! | WKN: Webkinz Newz]</ref>
===W-Shop===
==Pets==
[[Image:Cartoon Webkinz Jr.png|thumb]]
===First Set===
The first set released March 2009.
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File:PinkDog 150 150.png|Pink Puppy<br>WJ101
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File:BrownMonkey 150 150.png|Brown Monkey<br>WJ103
File:PurpleMonkey 150 150.png|Purple Monkey<br>WJ104
File:OrangeCat 150 150.png|Orange Kitty<br>WJ108
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===Second Set===
The second set released January 2010.
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File:PinkBunny 150 150.png|Pink Bunny<br>WJ112
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===Third Set===
The third and final set released June 2010.
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File:SpottedPuppy 150 150.png|Small Puppy<br>WJS200
File:GreyKitty 150 150.png|Small Kitten<br>WJS201
File:CreamBunny 150 150.png|Small Bunny<br>WJS202
File:WhiteMouse 150 150.png|Small Mouse<br>WJS203
File:PinkElephant 150 150.png|Small Elephant<br>WJS204
File:SmallGiraffe 150 150.png|Small Giraffe<br>WJS205
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==Gallery==
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File:Jrfirstplushset.png|Plushes of the first set of pets.
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File:WebkinzJrMapSummerView.png|Webkinz Jr. map (summer)
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File:WebkinzJrMapSpringView.png|Webkinz Jr. map (spring)
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The Webkinz Jr. website had a free coloring book PDF up for download.
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==External Links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130429063123/http://www.webkinzjr.com/ Webkinz Jr. Site (Archived)]
* [https://twitter.com/webkinzjr Webkinz Jr. Twitter]
==References==
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