For over 35 years, CRICKET has delighted and entertained children and teens around the globe with the "best of the best" in children's literature. Founded on the belief that imaginative young readers would respond enthusiastically to wonderful stories accompanied by world-class illustrations, without any advertising, each 48-page issue of CRICKET publishes only the highest quality fiction - fantasy, historical fiction, myths and legends, humor, adventure, contemporary fiction - and nonfiction stories for kids on culture, history, science, and the arts. CRICKET includes a story, poetry, or art contest in each issue, as well as poems, crossword puzzles, activities, and the signature cast of rambunctious bug characters who offer humorous commentary on the stories and explain difficult words.
Marianne Carus, founder and Editor-in-Chief of CRICKET, says, "The way to create in children a love of reading and an appreciation of good writing is to offer them beautifully illustrated, lively, well-written, interesting stories that sustain a witty tone and a sense of humor. I am convinced that children will respond to quality if it's not forced upon them but presented in an engaging manner." Mrs. Carus is well-respected and much-loved in the world of children's publishing for her lifelong commitment to bringing top-quality fiction and nonfiction to young readers. In 2003 her unique contribution to children's literature was recognized with an honorary doctors degree in humane letters from Illinois Wesleyan University, and in 2006 she was inducted into the Association of Educational Publishers Hall of Fame for a lifetime of work educating children. Read more of the CRICKET story.
CRICKET magazine is a perennial award-winner that has been honored by organizations such as the Parents' Choice Foundation, Education.com, the Association of Educational Publishers (formerly Ed-Press), and the International Reading Association. The Los Angeles Times described CRICKET as "ad-free, with high quality pages and top-notch writing and illustrations." (See what customers are saying about CRICKET.) Page through our interactive samplers of CRICKET to get a feel for the content and design of this classic children's magazine.
Bonus: Free with each paid subscription to CRICKET comes access to bonus content on the CRICKET magazine companion Web site. www.CricketMagKids.com encourages children to share ideas, original art, creative writing, and book recommendations with CRICKET readers around the world in a monitored forum. Puzzles, activities, and audio recordings of stories extend the content of the printed magazine.
Interested in past copies of CRICKET? See our favorite titles or visit our web site for educators for full selection.
View more images of CRICKET magazine covers.
Other information about our Magazines for Kids:
- Cricket Guarantee: You can transfer your subscription among any of our kids' magazines at NO COST. You can cancel at any time and request a refund for issues that haven't shipped yet by contacting 1-800-821-0115.
- All of our children's magazine subscriptions qualify for free shipping when being sent to a U.S. address (additional $15 for non-U.S.).
- You can personalize and send or print a gift card to announce your gift. We have special designs for each of our 14 children's magazines.
- Your first issue will arrive in 4-6 weeks. Find out more.
