Discover how African talking drums tell stories. Drumming brings some neighbors together in celebration and tears others apart with the nonstop noise. One kid worries about every little thing, while another doesn’t even worry about the tiger outside his door.

Join a scientist on a noble quest to count tadpoles. It takes one hundred plucky frogs to scare a snake but only one muddy frog to ruin a week’s worth of origami making. Siblings bicker as storms brew.   


Books. Socks. Cats. Contests. These kids lose a lot of stuff. But they don’t lose hope and they don’t slow down. They race to rescue pets, return late library books, help out their families, and defeat sock-stealing monsters.

Meet a knight who longs to boogie, a dragon who adores rock and roll, a family who snores like a symphony, and a real-life inclusive dance troupe who is redefining movement. Music motivates these daring dreamers.

The new year brings possibilities to create something new, while forging new friendships and upholding treasured family traditions. Whether facing the unknown in Alaska or returning to the familiarity of Grandma’s house, sewing, crafting, and cooking foster comfort and connection. 


With so much to be thankful for, it’s party time! Floating lanterns on Loy Krathong fill one boy with hope. A girl finds treats hidden in her shoes on Il Giorno dei Morti. Harvest festival feasts are best when shared.


Farms are full of fun this fall, but watch out for jack-o’-lanterns that’ll make you jump. Some sharp kids play tricks to thrill their friends, while others use their cleverness to save their cow or finally get the perfect pet.

From bubblegum to bubble baths to bubbles so big kids can fit inside, bubbles are a blast—until they burst. Sail the seven seas without leaving your bathtub. Then discover high-flying real-life pirates and silly siblings who talk like pirates, much to their principal’s confusion.

Chores get in the way of building robots, exploring jungles, and jumping on the bed. But messy imaginary monkeys and spilled sequins really wreck a room. Luckily, elephants are excellent at spraying things clean, and real monkeys can learn to wash off their treats. 

A relaxing day at the beach turns into a rip-roaring romp with surprises in the seashells, greedy giants and alligators to outsmart, mysteries to unravel, and races to win. Crabs of all shapes and sizes pop up to join the festivities. 


There’s so much you don’t know about dough. Find out how to make bread with only a stone. Uncover the heroic history of the humble pretzel. See how hunger fills some with compassion and others with greed. Discover delicious secret recipes and tasty trickery. 


Blast off with the galaxy’s most talented creatures. See how an ordinary pooch rockets to stardom and a futuristic half-dog half-cat saves a spaceship. Wait! What are those bees doing aboard that NASA shuttle? Discover why honeybees use hexagons to build their honeycomb in orbit and on Earth. 


Cross the desert with trusty camels, boasting jerboas, and sneaky sand cats. Steer clear of gossiping hippos. Discover a generous emperor with tons of gold. Then see how a bragging bunch loses their dinner to a meek mouse. 


Funny bunnies trick tigers, terrify toddlers, and hide on human heads. Also hiding on heads are wigs. Find out why and how wigs are made. Then relive the past through photographs of outrageous hairdos, unforgettable memories, and even time travel. 


Folks who are new to living in sunny locales long for snow. Elsewhere, kids and critters with too much snow look for ways to warm up. But everywhere, everybody is eager to kick off the start of winter with festive parades and concerts. 


Beware the full moon and the hungry creatures it brings. Watch out for werewolves! But the real monsters may be the humans that don’t mind their manners. Then how come animals get away with doing so much gross stuff?  

Go on daring quests for fantastical and quite real dragons of all shapes and sizes. Then discover the most enjoyable way to devour slippery, sliding noodles. Fork, spoon, or chopsticks? 

Put on your detective hat! It’s time to crack a candy code, use clues to locate a lost key, and determine the cause of a doughy disaster. Figure out why it takes a week to make jellybeans. Discover how to be as graceful as a crane, and imagine controlling time.

Whether making art, moving to a new home, or rescuing a kitten, our young heroes find imaginative solutions to whatever challenge is thrown at them. But they make some really big messes along the way. 


Wild West Breakfast - This April Fool’s Day, coin-seeking kids try to trick the tooth fairy, a girl get out of bed to find her world’s been turned upside down, and a suave swindler convinces a mining town that cereal is more valuable than gold. Plus, discover what true cowpokes eat in the wee hours. 

Little things can make big differences. Find out how the smallest worm proves to be the bravest when faced with puppy problems. Meet a young girl who saves her family by comforting the moon. Learn how caring for fifty chicken eggs inspired author E.B. White. 

What’s not to love about skunks on the loose, whale snot, and cat hair that sticks to everything? This Valentine’s Day, journey to Peru, dive underwater, and figure out where that smell is coming from.

Ring in the new year with music! Discover instruments made of ice, kids pouring their hearts and souls into piano practice, and some seriously silly opera singing. Meet brave birds that aren’t afraid of a little winter weather. 

Celebrate the holiday season with a trip to the rainforest, a candle-lit Swedish tradition, and a magical race through the stars. Don’t forget the gingerbread cookies!

Mix misunderstood ghosts, hungry monsters, and enormous trolls made of trash with tall tales and secret codes. This October issue is a little bit spooky and totally silly. 

Grab your paddle! We’re hopping into fall with an issue full of miniature frogs, daring turtle rescues, a flying tortoise, and a magical unicorn.

Howl along with trickster coyotes and lovable mutts, then beat the heat with some ice-cream fun and a solar-baked pizza experiment.

3…2…1…Blast off! Celebrate a birthday on a spaceship, get lost in a time machine, learn about a strangely stinky meteorite, and celebrate real-life hero pilots.

Animals at Work and Play - Celebrate Earth Day with clever chickens, brilliant birds, busy bees, and reckless raccoons. Plus, we take a look into some fun East African traditions and folklore.

Friendly Fairies and Wicked Winds - There’s magic in the air! Wish on a lucky leprechaun, make friends with a trickster fairy, learn how kites fly, and go on windy-day adventures with some very imaginative kids.

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