Children Friendly Webcomics

[Chibilisous]

I couldn't find anywhere else to put this thread, so I'm posting it here. Sorry if it isn't in the right thread.

Anyways, as the title says, I'm looking for, say, childish webcomics. Here, let me explain since it may not be clear what I'm asking for. I'm looking for webcomics that have something childish related or have a soothing/soft feel to it. I think that there are just too many gag/non-serious webcomics out there, although I'm not saying that there aren't any good ones. I mean, it's great to laugh once in a while, right?

The reason why I'm looking for children-type webcomics is because I plan to make one of my own in the future, and I would be very interested in seeing other people's works and surely be inspired by them. So, any suggestions..?

[eishiya]

This one isn't necessarily made for children, but it's an all-ages story with a very dream-like feel to it and soft colours:
http://www.thedreamlandchronicles.com/

I wouldn't say it's good for the very young, though; there is some implied fantasy violence.

Axe Cop is written by a kid, but the resultant treatment by the (adult) artist is a little gory at times, so I wouldn't call it a childish comic.

Things on the Internet tend to be made for a 13+ (or even older) audience, so I'm not so sure there's anything at all that is really geared for a young audience. Writers/artists who wish to write for kids typically work in print, since that's also where parents look.

[lonk]

Lo x Favbot isn't a comic aimed at children, but it's got a soft look to it which is I think is what you're looking for? www.smackjeeves.com/comicprofile.php?id=88193

[Izumi Hikaru]

ThunderKid is an all-ages comic so I'll suggest this:http://www.smackjeeves.com/comicprofile.php?id=46008

[DSW]

"My Name is Pencil" features absolutely no harsh language or adult themes.

It's about a naive and clueless character trying to fit in, and most of it is based off of my humiliating 7th grade year.
http://mynameispencil.smackjeeves.com/

[eternalbeliever12]

http://www.smackjeeves.com/comicprofile.php?id=46384 this help? :3

[d2k]

1-600 is very child friendly with childish style pictures

luffinpuff and eric is child friendly as well

[KonaTobennh]

I have a children's book I'd like to test with children.
http://sadpalmtree.smackjeeves.com

Tell me what you think.

[d2k]

I have a children's book I'd like to test with children.
http://sadpalmtree.smackjeeves.com

Tell me what you think.

if this is completely aimed at kids i have a couple pointers

1.kids like pictures so you can't get away with your pictures looking similar or they will lose interest try to vary some more
2.palm trees only grow in tropical climates and tropical climates never have snow so you have to mention magic or something in there somewhere as to not eventually confuse the children
3.you can't and i mean CAN'T end a child's story on a sad note, because it's for children it has to somehow have a happy ending or the child won't like the book because children are affected negatively quite easily compared to an adult who can read book explaining gruesome murders in full detail

all in all you've got to take your designated audience into account or you're going to fail with a child's book

for a children's book ending i'd actually say to put something like the lumberjack got frozen by the snow and the other trees weren't scared of him anymore so they moved to where the lonely palm tree was , this is a pretty lame ending but i'm giving an example of how you should end with children

[psudonym]

Not to toot my own horn but I've been told my own webcomic "Question Duck" can have a soothing languid feel to it. So maybe I speak from a place of experience here.

Being child friendly can mean a huge range of things. From goofy http://sugaryserials.com/ to http://nedroid.com/. But I think the way you specify it, you're looking for something relaxed and quiet and frankly very rare in webcomics. Yotsuba would be a rare enough example of a printed comic. But even more than print, webcomics rely heavily on returning viewers and attracting new ones. You often can't get that by being calm and relaxed. Returning interest almost requires drama or gags or something that makes you want more to desire. And calm and relaxed by it's nature is complete. It is whole, and it is beautiful, and it is incredible. But people don't always feel the need to come back for more.

Short comics, short stories, or even single books are at their best when they provide a complete cycle. They are whole and they are wonderful. And best of all, they can end peacefully and calmly and people are all the more glad for it.

Ongoing stories on the other hand, require that extra edge that keeps people wondering what's next. What danger is on the horizon or what drama will the characters inflict upon themselves. Or for comedies, it's also about what boundaries you're going to push next. And by their nature, webcomics are mostly ongoing stories.

It's something like that. I'm not certain if I explained it very well. But it's something I've been thinking on for quite a while now. Because I love drawing Question Duck, and I've made it a rule to avoid danger, drama, or even pushing for great comedy. Creating something peaceful and serene yet keeping people coming back again and again, is an incredible challenge. I like to think I've had some small success in it. But I've always wondered just how long the legs are on its simple nature.

[maoxy]

I'm going to go with Gunnerkrigg Court. http://www.gunnerkrigg.com/index2.php

Because I never plan to write for kids.

Also, because it's a very long running series with a lot of references. It's Harry Potter-esque and a fairy serious endeavour. I'd say the starting demographic this one is ~8 - 10 years old, which is about how old they'll be when they actually read webcomics anyway.

And FYI, soft and soothing is more likely to make the kid bored more than anything else. Describing a webcomic as soft and soothing... sounds incredibly dull and slice-of-life-y. Unless you plan to do a baby book webcomic... In which case... I don't think anyone has done that... yet.