"Webkinz" is the word in hallways at school, on the playground, and at the top of every child's wish list. These loveable stuffed animals are more than just furry friends. Each Webkinz pet comes with a secret code that is your child's key to a six month or one year membership to an online world of games, friendship, and fun.

Once you and your child choose a pet, simply visit the Webkinz website at www.webkinz.com and enter the code. Your child will be able to name his or her pet, and even print a birth certificate bearing your child's name, the name of his or her pet, and the pet's birth date. Once your child enters the online world of Webkinz, your child's Webkinz virtual pet will be given a home and "KinzCash," which your child can use to virtually "purchase" items for his or her pet, like furniture for its home, seeds for its garden, and more. Children can take care of the virtual versions of their pets by feeding them, clothing them, playing with them, and even taking care of them when they are sick.

Webkinz knows that every parent is concerned for their child's safety and privacy when they play online. That's why Ganz has created an online world that is designed with kids and parents both in mind. Parents can rest assured knowing that their child is safeguarded while online. Chat between children in Webkinz online world is strictly limited to pre-programmed phrases and does not allow for the exchange or solicitation of any personal information.

The Webkinz world is full of games that your child can play. Many of the games are more than just entertaining: they also teach your child important skills like math, spelling, spatial relationship, and problem-solving. Of course, your children will be having so much fun they won't even realize that they're learning too!

With over four dozen Webkinz stuffed pets to choose from, like Polar Bears, Tigers, Frogs, Dogs, Raccoons, Unicorns, and many, many more, your child's only problem will be narrowing it down to just one! And don't worry if your child can't stop at one, Webkinz lets your children add as many pets as they want to in their online accounts. So go ahead, grow your Webkinz family! Ganz also carries a line of trading cards, plus several other gift items. Each Webkinz item comes with a special code that leads to some sort of surprise in the online world.

Bringing home a Webkinz stuffed pet is only the beginning of fun for your child. What could be better than a warm and cozy pal to pretend with and cuddle up to, and then take online for a whole world of games, friendship, and fun?