• Cover of 'Ladybug' magazine with a dragon and a bear reading a book in a fantasy setting.
  • 'Max and Kate' with children playing in a pile of fall leaves.
  • Article about fall with a photo of a child holding leaves.
  • A 'Pin the Tail on the Donkey' game illustration.
  • Children's craft activity sheet with owl design and step-by-step instructions.
  • Sheet music for 'Happy Birthday to You' with illustration of rabbits in party hats.
  • Illustrated page about piles of leaves with text and graphics.
  • 'Four Chairs' with a squirrel character and text.
  • Paper craft house model with cut-out pieces and instructions.
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LADYBUG Magazine for Kids Ages 3-6

LADYBUG Magazine for Kids Ages 3-6

LADYBUG Magazine nurtures a love of reading with captivating read-aloud stories, poems, and non-fiction, all just the right length for a cozy cuddle.

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Read-Aloud Stories for Curious Minds

LADYBUG Magazine: the perfect magazine to inspire imagination and curiosity.

  • Ideal for ages 3 to 6
  • Engaging stories, poems, and nonfiction for preschoolers
  • Published 6 times per year
  • Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner

Each issue of LADYBUG Magazine sparks curiosity and creativity with charming stories, playful poems, and vibrant illustrations, plus fascinating non-fiction about animals, nature, space, and more—just right for curious young children and their grown-ups.

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

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Families Trust Ladybug Magazine

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I’m so excited to see so many usable engaging stories, songs and poems in Ladybug Magazine! It’s going to help build language and vocabulary in my 1st grade classroom.
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We love Ladybug magazine. It has a variety of stories and activities, as well as amazing artwork. My daughter gets so excited when a new issue arrives.
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We love Ladybug magazine. We check the mail all the time hoping it has arrived! My daughter loves the stories, poems, puzzles and activities.
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Jocelyn
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My 4 year old twins love Ladybug. We read each issue over and over. I appreciate the inclusion of poetry as well as short stories.
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Marielle

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.