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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Webkinz [Paperback]

Marcia Layton Turner (Author), Grant Turner (Author)

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A guide for parents on the latest kid craze.

Wildly popular, Webkinz(r) are the must-have toy for every five- to twelve- year old. Presented in a highly intuitive, handbook-style organization, here is the first guide on this sought after stuffed animal. It enables parents to quickly and efficiently find the critters they're looking for, learn the ins and outs of the Webkinz(r) Web site, and understand what their kids are doing online.
• The first book to be released about Webkinz(r)
• Contains everything busy parents need to know about Webkinz(r)

About the Author

Marcia Layton Turner is a parent and the author and co-author of many books, including The Unofficial Guide to Marketing Your Small Business and The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to 30,000 Baby Names. The former contributing editor of ePregnancy magazine, she's written for Woman's Day, Parenting, and Gift Shop, among other publications.
Grant Turner is a seven-year-old expert in all things Webkinz(r), from quizzes and online job activities to gem hunts and games. This is his first book.

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Alpha; 1st edition (December 2, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1592577490
ISBN-13: 978-1592577491
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #965,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview of Webkinz world, January 5, 2008

By	Tenna Merchent (Noblesville, IN USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Webkinz (Paperback)

This is an excellent introduction and overview of the Webkinz world. They give helpful suggestions, such as carefully picking your child's user name as it is the name they will be known by in tournaments, and in the Webkinz world.

They explain how to keep your Webkinz happy such as;
� Putting it to bed before you log out
� Feeding it healthy food
� Playing with it
� Bathing it
� Having it's favorite toy (and where to find out what that is, on the my pets bio)

They bust the urban legend that Webkinz die, which they don't. They can get sick though, and that requires a visit to Dr. Quack's clinic where you are often told they need more sleep or a better diet.

There are areas where I wish the authors went into more detail, such as specially formulated foods like the Iceberg Chili for polar bears. I know from personal experience if you feed one of these special foods to the wrong pet, the wrong pet will complain. They mention the subject, but only give two examples. I would have found a complete list more valuable.

They touch on everything in the Webkinz world, from decorating your room, to the most efficient way to earn money such as Quizzy's . The general sections of the book are;
1. Getting started
2. Earning cash...and what you can buy
3. Fun and games
4. Educational activities
5. Communication and security
6. Other fun things to do online
7. Cooking and socializing
8. Webkinz trading cards
9. FAQs (frequently asked questions)
Apendixes that include;
� Webkinz and Lil' Kinz
� Where to buy Webkinz
� Gem Hunt Hints (this tells where to find specific gems)

With as many hours as I have logged helping my six year old navigate Webkinz world, I still learned several things from this book.

If you're a complete expert in one area of Webkinz, such as cooking or a particular game, you will likely be disappointed in that particular area of the book, because it is an overview and introduction. It is not an in depth analysis of the website, which as you may know is huge. But for someone who is simply looking to help their child and who hasn't already master every single in and out of the site, this is an excellent guidebook to the world of Webkinz. I'm glad I bought it.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginner's Guide, February 17, 2008

By	Sungjun Hwang (Victor, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Webkinz (Paperback)

I can't believe how much you can do with this little virtual pet. Without this book, my son would have been just pushing around his pet in his virtual playroom.

This is a well organized, easy to use guide to get you started on your own virtual adventure. I would highly recommend it.

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1.0 out of 5 stars not worth the money, February 4, 2008

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This is so not worth the money. You can get all of this info plus real time information off of several websites. the money you use to buy this could be another Webkinz.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Nice help for parents who want to understand Webkinz World, but are not very savvy or patient!
I purchased this book a year ago when my daughter and I first embarked on this journey into Webkinz World. Read more

Published 21 months ago by Supa Mom!

1.0 out of 5 stars Are you kidding?
You would have to be and "Idiot" to think you need this book. Look at the website. Everything you need to know is there! All you need to pay for is the pet. Read more

Published on April 8, 2008 by Savvy shopper

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