Strike up the band with the July/August 2026 issue of Spider magazine! This music-filled edition invites young readers ages 6–9 to discover how songs, rhythms, and instruments bring people together around the world. Packed with heartwarming fiction, fascinating nonfiction, hands-on activities, and laugh-out-loud comics, every page celebrates the joy of making music.
Meet eight-year-old Grammy winner Aura and her dad, hip-hop artist and educator Fyütch, and discover how their inspiring family partnership is changing children's music. Explore incredible instruments from around the globe, learn why catchy tunes become "earworms," and uncover the surprising stories behind Ben Franklin's favorite invention, the glass armonica. Readers will also journey into the world of Disney's Moana to see how songwriter Opetaia Foa'i uses music to celebrate Polynesian languages and culture.
Kids will also enjoy:
- Heartwarming fiction including Playing Like Pa and the folktale The Sweetest Melody
- Funny stories, poems, and comics featuring Spider and the Gang
- Musical puzzles, rhythm games, and interactive activities
- Creative STEM projects, including building a pan flute and experimenting with sound using water glasses
- A hands-on snack recipe, crafts, contests, and reader submissions
- Fascinating facts about instruments, music from around the world, and the science behind sound
Whether they're singing, clapping, drumming, or simply listening, young readers will find plenty to inspire their creativity in this joyful issue of Spider—where every story is music to the imagination.
