I was skeptical when my daughter subscribed to Nick, Jr. for my grandson because I thought it would be ''cartoon-y'' but I have to admit that I get excited myself when I see each issue. There is such a wide variety of topics and tear-outs of superior quality that it really holds a child's interest. Home schooling is enriched by the cooking, crafting, stories, pictorials and humor. I will really miss this publication when my grandson outgrows it!