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Â鶹Éç Magazines is to launch ZingZillas Magazine, an innovative new children's title that aims to inspire pre-school children to make their own music and to help them learn about a wide variety of music styles and instruments.

Based on the landmark CBeebies TV series, which launched in April 2010, the magazine will feature primate characters Zak, Tang, Panzee and Drum, members of music sensation ZingZillas who create their unique 'ZingZilla' sound. The characters live on a tropical island that is also visited by different musical guests from around the world, including cellist Julian Lloyd Weber and Stuart Zender, former bassist from Jamiroquai. ZingZillas is currently one of the top rated shows on CBeebies.

The three-weekly title will launch in early September 2010 and will be targeted at 3-6 year olds, with its core age 4-5 year olds.

The magazine will be packed with ideas and activities to introduce young children to new sounds, new instruments and musical ideas to encourage them to develop their skills and their love of music. ZingZillas Magazine will carry cover-mounted gifts based on making sounds, role play and performance such as a percussion kit, trumpet, harmonica and inflatable guitar, as well as stationary and stickers.

Pauline Cooke, publisher of Â鶹Éç Magazines' Pre-school titles, said: "We're delighted to be launching ZingZillas Magazine which follows hot on the heels of the success of the CBeebies show. Like the programme, the magazine uses the ZingZillas’ fun and energetic characters to inspire children to learn more about music. We’re confident that children and their parents will love this exciting new addition to Â鶹Éç Magazines' pre-school portfolio."

ZingZillas magazines will be priced at £2.50 and will be available through all major retailers and independents around the UK.

NOTES TO EDITORS
About Zingzillas
The ZingZillas are THE rock band for children. Launched on the CBeebies channel in April 2010 it quickly became a favourite with 4-6 year olds and is regularly the most watched programme in its 8am timeslot, beaten only by Â鶹Éç Breakfast and GMTV. Toys launched in Summer 2010 and a full licensing programme will rollout in Autumn 2010 and Spring 2011 covering all major product categories. In response to the brand positioning, the band will be releasing their debut single in Autumn 2010, followed by the release of their first album. They are also releasing a range of books, a DVD and have their own fan website, .

Amy Brill