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Magazine for 4 year old

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Wolfie59 Sat 01-Feb-25 13:05:37

I've been looking at subscription magazines for a 4-5 year old (her older sister aged 7 gets What On Earth which is brilliant). Has anyone seen a copy of National Geographic's Little Kids magazine. I can't get hold of a one-off copy unless I take out a subscription, and obviously I'd like to see the content of the magazine before doing that. Any experience of this mag, or others, please?

Cossy Sat 01-Feb-25 14:50:29

I’ve not heard of that.

seadragon Sat 01-Feb-25 15:02:58

We bought a subscription for climate conscious grandson's Christmas present. He got his first copy last week. I shall ask him about it tomorrow and feed back. Meanwhile shall have a look at What on Earth....!

Skydancer Sat 01-Feb-25 15:12:54

If you are members of a Wildlife Trust or the RSPB you can get a children’s magazine along with your own membership. The magazines are excellent. You can probably sign up your grandchildren in their own right even if you are not a member.

keepingquiet Sat 01-Feb-25 15:20:24

I bought the subscription for National geographic kids magazine during Covid.

They have enjoyed reading it, the posters and activities but they are now older and less interested. It has been very difficult to cancel the subscription but I think I've finally managed to do it!

Yes, it's a good mag but make sure you're not paying it when they leave for Uni lol!

keepingquiet Sat 01-Feb-25 15:20:58

Should have said for my GC!

NonGrannyMoll Sat 01-Feb-25 15:24:18

Not sure where you live, but I think National Geographic's children's magazine is American. I've never heard of it here in the UK. If you're in the USA, I imagine there would be some second-hand back copies on sale on EBay.

MayBee70 Sat 01-Feb-25 15:31:13

I used to buy my grandson Aquila magazine but that is 8+. I might get it for m youngest grandson who’s 7 and prefers factual books to stories.

Cressida Sat 01-Feb-25 15:33:36

Try this link for a preview
www.nationalgeographic.com/magazines/pdf/111616_lk/

Septimia Sat 01-Feb-25 15:45:37

I second Aquila for when your GD is older. My GD enjoyed it and looked forward to it arriving. She's too old for it now, though.

escaped Sat 01-Feb-25 15:53:08

Yes, Waitrose.

Wolfie59 Sat 01-Feb-25 16:02:47

I'm in the UK. The NatGeog website prices it in UK Sterling £.

Wolfie59 Sat 01-Feb-25 16:03:59

Cressida

Try this link for a preview
www.nationalgeographic.com/magazines/pdf/111616_lk/

Thank you for this, very helpful.

Wolfie59 Sat 01-Feb-25 16:04:42

NonGrannyMoll

Not sure where you live, but I think National Geographic's children's magazine is American. I've never heard of it here in the UK. If you're in the USA, I imagine there would be some second-hand back copies on sale on EBay.

I'm in the UK. The NatGeog website prices it in UK Sterling £.

CanadianGran Sat 01-Feb-25 17:11:25

How about Chirp:
www.magazine.co.uk/magazines/chirp-magazine

It is Canadian, but available in UK. They have Chirp for preschool, Chickadee for 6-9 and Owl for 9-13

Macadia Sun 02-Feb-25 12:03:39

I try the public libraries first.

escaped Thu 06-Feb-25 17:00:34

Definitely in Waitrose today.

debbiet1 Mon 17-Feb-25 19:38:11

National Geographic have two children's magazines - 'Little Kids' for 3-6, and 'Kids' for older children. The 'Little Kids' one is excellent. Lots of info about animals of course, but other things too, and 'spot the difference'/simple mazes and 'initial letter' pages, and...stickers! Do you have a Waitrose near you? They quite often have it in there.

DebieAdorza Tue 25-Feb-25 10:40:04

You were asking about possibly other content, and I thought that you may be interested in having a go at KidoLit (https://KidoLit.com). It’s a storytelling app where your grandchild becomes the hero of their own adventure, making storytime both fun and meaningful. The product is currently in beta, so you can try it for free and share your feedback. No subscription needed—just creative, personalised stories made in minutes! Let me know if you’d like to give it a go.