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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.
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The first Webkinz Jr. pets were released in April 2009 when they appeared in the [[Ganz eStore]] (code only for $25.00). 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 mostthe storeseStore.
 
Ganz put an emphasis on pet emotions (sleepy, hungry etc.) and advertised heavily around the Webkinz Jr. site.
 
As of January 31st, 2018, Webkinz Jr. is no longer in service and has shut down.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180129213012/http://www.webkinzjr.com:80/</ref> Accessing it leads to a 404403 notforbidden found messageerror.
 
[[Image:Cartoon Webkinz Jr.png|thumb|Three of the main pets.]]
 
==Features==
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> Webkinz Jr.This included early access to new Playhouse games, daily prizes at the Caring Center, more Little Acorn Academy activities, and adventures with Ranger Kenny. Inin theWebkinz Parent'sJr. AreaAlong with sidethis, usersit would receiveadd the abilities for parents to view detailed reports on their child's playtime, create a to-do list of activities, and learn-at-homedownload learning printable in the Parent's Area.
 
ThroughIn the Parent's Area, users could change their pet's names, manage their account, and adjust the difficulty levels.
 
==Areas==
Players could access several areas, starting from their Home. Areas would change appearances depending on the season.
 
In February 2010, a new map 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 TvTV.
 
===Caring Center===
 
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===Little Acorn Academy===
A school. Hosted by Miss Lilly the rabbit.
 
===Park===
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===Playhouse===
A treehouse where players can play arcade games. Hosted by an unnamed sheep girl.
 
===Rosie's Bakery===
A bakery ran by Rosie and her husband Burt. Rosie's Bakery was adding as part of an update in December 2009.<ref>https://webkinznewz.ganzworld.com/announcements/rosie-s-bakery-is-open-for-business/</ref>
 
===W-Shop===
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