Okido (magazine) facts for kids
| Categories | Children's science magazine |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Founder | Rachel Ortas and Sophie Dauvois |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Based in | London |
| Website | Okido |
OKIDO is a super cool monthly magazine from the United Kingdom! It's packed with art and science fun especially for young children. It was started in 2007 by an artist named Rachel Ortas and a scientist named Sophie Dauvois. They wanted to make learning exciting and creative for kids. The magazine is published by Doodle Productions Ltd.
What's Inside OKIDO Magazine?
Every issue of OKIDO magazine is full of awesome stuff! It always starts with a story about a character called Messy Monster, created by Rachel Ortas. You can also find science answers from Zim, Zam, and Zoom.
- Each magazine has regular character stories.
- There are fun puzzles, doodles, and games to play.
- You can try out cool science experiments.
- Every issue includes a poem and a recipe.
- There's even a pull-out card activity for more hands-on fun!
Some of the regular character stories you'll find are "Messy Monster" by Rachel Ortas, "Zim Zam Zoom" by Alex Barrow, "Yoga Monkey" by Paul Noble, and "Squirrel Boy" by Beth Morrison. The magazine also features stories from different guest artists.
From Magazine to TV: Messy Goes to Okido
In September 2015, the world of OKIDO magazine came to life on TV! A show called Messy Goes to Okido started airing on the BBC's CBeebies channel. This TV series was made for children aged three to five years old.
The first season had 52 episodes. A second season began in 2018 and finished in October 2019. Even though new episodes aren't being made right now, you can still catch reruns of the show!
Messy Goes to Okido has also helped the OKIDO brand become popular all over the world. The show is shown in many different countries and has been dubbed, or translated, into more than 10 languages!
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