• 'The Old Smokechaser Rescue' with illustration of a boy and his grandfather.
  • The Tale of Paddy Ahern' with a character holding a red bindle in a forest setting.
  • 'Nomads of the Desert' with a person in desert attire and text.
  • Anatomy of a pointe shoe with labeled parts and text on a white background.
  • Woman in black top with colorful patterned background, featuring text about Catherine Amoroso Leslie.
  • Comic page from 'Bionic Body Parts' with colorful illustrations and text bubbles.
  • Illustrated skeleton and candle, featuring text about hands-on activities and puzzles.
  • Magazine pages with cricket-themed contests and a bookshelf image on a white background.
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CRICKET Magazine + Reading Stars App for Kids Ages 9-14

CRICKET Magazine + Reading Stars App for Kids Ages 9-14

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This delightful gift bundle for kids who love to read combines a CRICKET print magazine with the wonderful interactive Reading Stars app.

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Your CRICKET plus Reading Stars bundle for kids ages 9-14 includes the following:

CRICKET Magazine (one-year subscription)

CRICKET magazine publishes only the highest quality fiction and nonfiction on culture, history, science, and the arts. Each issue includes a signature cast of rambunctious bug characters who offer humorous commentary on the stories.

  • Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner
  • World-renowned writers and illustrators
  • Perfect for imaginative readers ages 9 to 14
  • Published 6 times per year

Reading Stars (one-year subscription)

Reading Stars is a fun, easy-to-use reading app containing more Cricket Media content that helps kids build skills and confidence—one story at a time.

Reading Stars offers thousands of engaging, Lexile® level-matched Children's Books in English, fun games, and daily rewards that turn reading into a habit that sticks. Whether it's a quick bedtime read or a longer story adventure, there's something for every reader.

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. 

Continuous Service of Subscription

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.

Families Trust Cricket Magazine

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As a retired teacher, I can highly recommend Cricket magazine. I have given a subscription to each of my grandchildren and to those of my siblings as well. Read on!
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NC Retired Teacher
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The stories in Cricket's magazines are smart and fun—and greatly enjoyed by my grandchildren. Thanks Cricket for continuing to make high quality magazines for kids!
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Peter
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After half a century Cricket remains the best periodical for exposing children, teens, and clued in adults to a variety of prose, poetry, and illustration.
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Cricket
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My Granddaughter loves Cricket! My granddaughter loves the variety of topics, the photography & brilliant colors, as well as the fun activities.
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Diane

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).

How long does it take to receive the first issue of my magazine subscription?

Your young reader will receive the first issue 5-7 weeks after we have processed your order. If you subscribe by mail, please allow an extra week for delivery of your order to our office. or more immediate gift delivery, we recommend purchasing the immediate gift issue add-on with your subscription.

If you'd like to let the lucky recipient know what's coming ahead of time, you can send a gift announcement.

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.