Bummi facts for kids
Bummi is a popular German children's magazine. It is named after its main character, Bummi, a friendly yellow teddy bear who walks upright. The magazine was created for young children, especially those in kindergarten.
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The Story of Bummi Magazine
Bummi magazine first came out on February 15, 1957. It was published in a country called East Germany, also known as the German Democratic Republic (GDR). At first, it was released once a month.
How Bummi Grew
In 1965, Bummi started coming out more often, twice a month. Each copy cost 0.25 East German mark. The magazine became very popular, with over 736,300 copies printed for each issue. It was published by Verlag Junge Welt.
Who Supported Bummi?
The magazine was officially supported by the FDJ. This was a large youth organization in East Germany. They wanted to provide fun and educational content for children aged 3 to 6. You could buy Bummi at newsstands and kiosks everywhere.
Creative Minds Behind Bummi
The lovable character of Bummi the bear was designed by an artist named Ingeborg Meyer-Rey. She brought the yellow bear to life.
The Bummi Song
A long-time editor for the magazine, Ursula Werner-Böhnke, wrote the words for the famous "Bummi-Lied" (Bummi Song). The music for this song was created by Hans Naumilkat. This song became so well-known that it was used in schools and kindergartens from 1969 onwards.
The Golden Children's Sun Award
In the early 1970s, Bummi magazine started a special award called the "Goldene Kindersonne." This means "Golden Children's Sun" in German.
How the Award Worked
Children could cut out this award from the magazine. They would then give it to someone they thought deserved it. This was a way for kids to recognize kind or helpful people, just like adults give out awards.
Special Thank-You Letters
If children wrote to the magazine about giving out a "Goldene Kindersonne," they might get a special thank-you letter. These letters were signed by famous artists and writers who worked on Bummi. It was a nice way for the magazine to connect with its young readers.
