Subscriber Updates

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06/13/2025

Big News from Cricket Media!

Our beloved bug magazines are getting even better! Starting with our September/October issues, LADYBUG, SPIDER, and CRICKET magazines will expand to include the award-winning content from our STEM and nonfiction titles. That means more science, history, global cultures, and big ideas seamlessly into the storytelling, poetry, and art your kids already love. 
  • LADYBUG will now include curated content from CLICK, blending early storytelling with age-appropriate science and discovery.  
  • SPIDER will feature highlights from ASK, combining fiction and poetry with fascinating nonfiction.  
  • CRICKET will incorporate select content from MUSE, FACES, and COBBLESTONE, creating a dynamic mix of literature, science, history, and world cultures. 

You’ll get more value in every issue, more topics to spark curiosity, and more ways to grow with your child’s interests—all in one beautifully crafted magazine, delivered straight to your mailbox. 

Your subscription will continue without interruption—there’s no action needed on your part. You’ll still receive your magazine on schedule, now enhanced with even more engaging content.

If you currently subscribe to CLICK, ASK, MUSE, FACES, or COBBLESTONE, your subscription will be automatically transferred to the updated magazine that best aligns with your child’s age and interests: 

  • CLICK subscribers will begin receiving LADYBUG (ages 3–6) 
  • ASK subscribers will begin receiving SPIDER (ages 6–9) 
  • MUSE, FACES, and COBBLESTONE subscribers will begin receiving CRICKET (ages 9–14) 

These new editions will include the best of your current magazine’s nonfiction content, thoughtfully integrated into each age-appropriate title.

Absolutely. The core of each magazine—beloved stories, characters, poetry, and art—will remain. We’re simply adding even more enriching content, bringing together our literary and STEM traditions. 

We want to offer more value, variety, and depth in every issue while continuing to support your child’s curiosity and growth. This change also helps us focus on delivering the best possible experience with every issue. 

If you have overlapping subscriptions, our team will combine and extend your subscription appropriately to ensure you continue receiving the best content without duplication. No action is needed on your part. And, as always, you can switch to another title at any time! 

No. You will receive a broader array of content at no additional cost, making your subscription an even better value. 

Each issue will be thoughtfully redesigned to include both fiction and nonfiction, ensuring a seamless reading experience. Issues will be longer to meet our goal of a balanced, engaging mix of content. 

Yes! That award-winning content will now be incorporated into LADYBUG, SPIDER, and CRICKET. Depending on your child’s age group, the nonfiction material will appear in the magazine best suited for them. 

You can continue to explore and purchase back issues of these titles at shop.cricketmedia.com. 

There are no changes to BABYBUG magazine at this time. BABYBUG will continue in the same format and length to combine the best of fiction and nonfiction for our youngest audience! 

Your subscription will automatically update to the age-appropriate titleHowever, as always, you can switch to another title at any time! 

We’re excited about this next chapter and hope your family enjoys the expanded experience. Thank you for being part of the Cricket Media family! 

03/01/2025

Important Update to Cricket’s Publishing Schedule

Cricket is committed to bringing you the highest-quality children’s content that you know and love.  
Starting in March 2025, Cricket Media magazines will be published on the following schedule.
  • March/April 2025
  • May/June 2025
  • July/August 2025
  • September/October 2025
  • November/December 2025
  • January/February 2026
  • March/April 2026
  • May/June 2026
  • July/August 2026
  • September/October 2026
  • November/December 2026

All 9 of our high-quality children’s magazines are switching to this new publishing schedule including BABYBUG, LADYBUG, SPIDER, CRICKET, CLICK, ASK, MUSE, COBBLESTONE and FACES.

If you purchased a subscription for 9 issues, you will still receive all 9 issues—just delivered on our new schedule! 

As always, if your child is ready for another magazine, you can easily switch your subscriptions to any of our other magazines by logging into your account at shop.cricketmedia.com.

01/01/2024

Contests Winners are Now Viewable Online

Contest winners and honorable mentions are now able to be viewed on our Community Page. All kids— including subscribers and non-subscribers—can also see and participate in upcoming contests.

Have questions or ideas?
Contact our customer support team at 1-800-821-0115 or cricketmedia@cdsfulfillment.com.

Thank you for your support as we continue to grow and innovate!