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What’s the Deal with Guardrails? A Cricket Media History

We love to investigate Cricket Media traditions, from why kids send pictures of their pets for SPIDER Magazine to ‘adopt’ to MUSE Magazine’s legend of the hot pink bunnies. Today, we’re diving into another surprising phenomenon from our history: guardrails. Yes, guardrails. You heard us correctly. Those bits of metal and cement that keep cars […]

Fall in Love with Our September Issues

September is here! The air is turning crisper, the occasional yellow leaf drifts to the ground, and a new batch of magazines is shipping off to families around the country! This ‘back to school’ season may look a different from years past, but this month’s magazines are as full of delightful stories, poetry, articles, activities, […]

The Best STEM Magazines for Kids

Do you know a child who has a passion for science, nature, technology, or math? Or maybe one who just needs a little extra push to fall in love with STEM? Magazines are the perfect way to feed their curiosity. Science classes across the country will look a little different this year. Maybe they’ve moved […]

8 Astonishing Facts About Ants

The newest issue of MUSE Magazine is all about one of the most fascinating and important creatures on the planet– the humble ant! Ants are so common that you might think you know all there is to know about them. They love to ruin picnics, they walk in neat little lines, and they’re not the […]

7 Award-Winning Inventions Created By Kids

Kids are some of the most creative people on the planet, so it’s no surprise that they can come up with some truly incredible inventions. When Benjamin Franklin was only 11 years old, he invented a new type of wooden swim fins. Another 11-year-old, Frank Epperson, invented the world’s first Popsicle when he left a […]

5 Cool Ways to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month!

Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? It’s certainly one of the hottest months of the year– and the perfect time for a frozen sweet treat! In fact, we’re celebrating all month long with the July/August issue of ASK Magazine, which is all about– you guessed it– ice cream! Here are some […]

6 Free Stories for Father’s Day

What could be better than curling up together to share a story? Father’s Day is coming up, and we’re sharing some great stories featuring lovable fathers (and grandfathers!) for readers of all ages! From happy outdoor adventures to tales of problem-solving and overcoming obstacles, these stories are just right to share with Dad! “Tucker’s Hill” […]

Explore Our May/June Magazines

Summer is on its way, and so is a new batch of Cricket Media magazines! Take a ‘road trip’ through the past, present, and future of cars, or set your eyes on a vacation destination in outer space! Meet new animal friends, explore exciting places, and watch the skies for a shooting star! There’s so […]

How To Celebrate Earth Day With Kids– From Home!

April 22 is Earth Day, a day to celebrate our planet and reflect on how best to protect it. But how can families celebrate the planet when they’re confined to their homes? Here are a few activities, articles, and suggestions from our kids’ magazines! Recycled Crafts Kids can get crafty with objects lying around the […]

Get to Know Our April Issues!

Spring has sprung, and it’s time for a new crop of magazines! From a trip to the city to a day on the farm to a journey back in time, there’s so much you can see and do without leaving your own home. Here are the details on this month’s issues! “I See You!” From […]

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