In the current digital age, yes you can read everything online, but try sending a magazine in the old-fashion snail mail to a kid. The kids are going to adore it so much. So yes, we have searched high and low for the best kids magazines and compile a list of recommendation in this post. Magazine subscription still is a great gift for kids.
1. The Week Junior
Trying to explain what’s happening in the world to the kiddos? Let The Week Junior, an award-winning publication for kids between 8 and 14 years old, help you out in that department. Each weekly issue covers current affairs in an objective and easy-to-understand manner, thus allowing readers to explore complex issues like racism, politics, and climate change succinctly. On top of the news, each edition also carries inspiring and uplifting stories from all over the world. You know this is something to subscribe to when over 98,000 families are reading it!
2. Anorak Magazine
Is this the happiest magazine for kids? Quite possibly! Their commitment to nurturing creativity and imagination, combined with witty humour, distinguishes Anorak as a delightful departure from typical children’s fare. The entire issue is a beautiful piece of artwork that includes optimistic and uplifting stories that are great for kids of all ages. It’s a super pick to boost their moods and bring some sunshine to their days!
3. Muse Magazine
MUSE is the science and arts magazine for kids that’s spot on with the facts and off the wall with the jokes. Kids who can’t help wondering whether video games really kill their brain cells, or what a gentleman ladybug is called, will find the answers here, in articles written by award-winning authors and accompanied by high-quality illustration and photography.
4. National Geographic Kids
Got some nature fans in your midst? If so, your animal-loving kids will relish getting acquainted with all of Mother Nature’s wonders of the world, thanks to National Geographic Kids. Aimed at children aged six to 14, this kids’ magazine brings you all the things you know and love about National Geographic, but tailored for a younger audience. Expect awesome photography and amazing insights into everything from wildlife and the environment to outer space and geography, plus oodles of puzzles and competitions.
5. Dot Magazine
DOT is a quarterly magazine, ad-free and printed on recycled paper using vegetable ink. Aimed at under preschool kids under five years old, DOT is filled with activities and games to encourage imagination and creativity. You can buy single issues for £5.50 or an annual subscription.
6. OWL Magazine
Since 1976, OWL has ignited the curiosities of kids ages 9 to 13. OWL continues to give children access to new information in a fun, age-appropriate and engaging way. OWL inspires kids to learn and discover through articles, puzzles and quizzes, infographics, interviews and more to highlight the elements of science and tech, engineering, art and math. Unusual for its intended age group, OWL is loved by both girls and boys, identifying the core of what really matters to 9- to 13-year-olds and relaying it with a signature honesty, intelligence, and humour.
7. Brainspace
Give your kiddos the gift of knowledge with Brainspace! This magazine is a fusion of print and digital content with all things STEAM which is sure to grab your learners’ attention. Each issue has real-life stories that will encourage kids to use their brains and bodies to do great things as well as creative activities and fun games.
8. Eco Kids Planet
This one’s for the nature lovers! Eco Kids Planet magazine is bursting with vibrant stories, breathtaking photography, and fun activities that will connect your kiddies to nature and get them passionate about protecting our beautiful planet. They’ll soon be eager eco-warriors after learning all about Earth’s wonderful wildlife through this super magazine.
9. Aquila
Another great kids’ magazine hailing from the UK, Aquila is perfect for inquisitive tweens – we love how it steps away from the usual publications aimed at girls. It’s true – anything that inspires critical thinking, imagination and curiosity in the world around us is a hit with us parents! Expect high-quality illustrations and intelligent topics such as science, history and general knowledge. Oh, and there’s also a welcome scattering of puzzles and experiments. Tweens aged eight to 13 will ensure this magazine for kids the most (although we’re also partial to a read!). There’s also a gorgeous welcome pack and a binder to keep all your treasured mags in.
10. Adventure Box
Adventure Box is a fun read for kids aged six to ten. Each issue of this delightful kids’ magazine features 68 pages of stories, fun and discoveries to excite your little readers. There are also puzzles galore, nature facts and did-you-knows, and a hilarious comic strip to keep the young ‘uns coming back for more. Bayard Magazines, the publisher behind this title, also creates other great magazines for kids if yours are of a different age group. Our picks? Discovery Box for older, fun reads on science, history and more, plus Story Box for younger readers.