• 'No Peanut Butter in France' with two children at a table.
  • Recipe card for plum dumplings with step-by-step instructions and ingredients.
  • Illustration of a knight on horseback with a giant cupcake in the distance and a poem titled 'The Cupcake'.
  • 'Nosy News' feature called 'Eerie Earth Farts' and another called 'Pairing Up' with a solar panel image.
  • Comic strip explaining diabetes with a child named Irene.
  • Two pages of children's letters and illustrations on a white background.
  • 'The Sugar Birds' with photos of hummingbirds.
  • Two sheets of cut-out illustrations with a grid layout.
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SPIDER Magazine (formerly ASK) for Kids Ages 6-9

SPIDER Magazine (formerly ASK) for Kids Ages 6-9

ASK is now part of SPIDER Magazine!

All of the captivating, thought-provoking content that made ASK a favorite—science, history, the arts, and fascinating “how and why” explorations—are now part of the newly expanded SPIDER Magazine!

From shipwrecks to solar systems, laughter to inventions, SPIDER will continue ASK's mission of igniting kids’ curiosity in the world around them. With even more stories, poems, and hands-on activities, this enriched edition is perfect for inquisitive readers ready to dive deeper and keep asking questions.

Subscribe to the new SPIDER today:

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When will I receive my first magazine?

We know waiting for your first magazine can feel like a long time, so we want to give you a clearer sense of what to expect.

Our magazines are mailed on a set schedule, with a new issue arriving every other month. When your subscription begins depends on where your order falls within that mailing cycle.

If you subscribe shortly after a mailing has gone out, your subscription will begin with the following issue, which may still be several weeks away.

Most subscribers receive their first magazine within 5–7 weeks after their order is processed, though delivery times can vary slightly by location. If you subscribe by mail, please allow an extra week for your order to reach our office.

For more immediate gift delivery, we recommend purchasing the immediate gift issue add-on with your subscription.

If your magazine is missing or arrives damaged, please email cricketmedia@cdsfulfillment.com or call 1-800-821-0115, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. EST.

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Inspire a Life-Long Love of Reading

SPIDER Magazine is specially written for that magical age when children first get excited about reading on their own.

  • Perfect for children ages 6 to 9
  • Fascinating stories, science, poems, and activities
  • Published 6 times per year
  • Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner

SPIDER Magazine blends stories, folk tales, and poems by celebrated authors and illustrators with nonfiction, STEM challenges, and interactive activities that spark curiosity, develop critical thinking, and inspire a love of learning.

How Gifting Works

To place a gift order, use the recipient's delivery address at checkout.

Gift Subscriptions

Magazines are published 6 times per year, so your gift subscription will start with the next available issue. You may send a gift announcement to the recipient to let them know that the magazine is on its way.

Gift Issues & Other Gift Items

Receive your gift items ahead of the first issue of your annual subscription.

Free U.S. Shipping on All Subscription Issues

Print: Shipping is free when mailed to an address in the U.S. (additional $15 USD for Canada). Please allow 5-7 weeks for arrival of the first issue. For more immediate gift delivery, we recommend purchasing the immediate gift issue add-on with your subscription.

Digital: Access the magazine on your computer, smartphone and tablet. You will receive download and login instructions via email when we process your order.

Print + Digital Bundles: The above policies apply to the print and digital formats of the bundle respectively.

Non-Subscription Shipping

United States: For delivery to addresses within the U.S., US Territories and to APO/FPO addresses, the shipping fee is based on your order total for each shipping address.

Canada: For delivery to Canadian addresses, we charge a USD $15.00 shipping fee in addition to the standard domestic fee.

You'll receive an email once your item has been shipped.

Continuous Service of Subscription / Auto-Renewal

For your convenience, your new subscription(s) will be automatically renewed at the end of each term at the preferred renewal rate then in effect, unless you have cancelled. You can cancel at any time by emailing support@cricketmedia.com. Towards the end of the term of your subscription(s) you’ll receive a reminder with the upcoming rate(s) then in effect. We will automatically charge your credit/debit card or bill you at time of renewal at the rate stated on the reminder. For further details on continuous service and cancellations click here.

The Cricket Media Satisfaction Guarantee

If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may change your subscription to any of our other kids’ magazines for free by contacting support@cricketmedia.com. You may also cancel your subscription by contacting the same email address.

Refund Policy

See here for more information.

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These magazines are so great at every age that I give a subscription to friends children, got them for my child, and send them to my grandchild in the UK every month!
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We subscribe to several of the magazines, and have for several years. We love the quality... quality writing, quality images, quality content all around.
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Our grandchildren and nieces and nephews love their magazines. They move up to the next age group as needed and now they have a whole new experience.
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I grew up reading Cricket Magazine, and it’s a joy to subscribe my kids to Ladybug and now Spider. Sharing in the creative wonder with them is something I treasure.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How often do you publish your magazines and when will I receive them?

Each of our magazine titles is published six times per year:

  1. January/February
  2. March/April
  3. May/June
  4. July/August
  5. September/October
  6. November/December

If you have not received your issue by the 15th day of the first month of the issue, please send an email to cricketmedia@cdsfulfillment.com or call us at 1-800-821-0115 (8:00 am-9:00 pm EST, Monday-Friday).

What if I’d like my child or gift recipient to get the magazine right away?

You can add a gift issue to arrive in advance of their first regular issue. You can also purchase a companion digital subscription for instant access to the magazine online

Are there other Cricket Media products my child might enjoy?

Yes! In addition to our award-winning children’s magazines, Cricket Media offers a variety of educational products that inspire learning, curiosity, and creativity. These trusted resources make it easy to support learning — on and off the page.

  • Sensical — the safest streaming service for kids, carefully curated by child development experts to match your child’s age and interests. It’s smart, screen time parents can trust.
  • Reading Stars — a fun, interactive reading app that helps build vocabulary, reading confidence, and nurtures a lifelong love of reading.