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Magazines for a 5 yr old - what next?

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BlueCornflower · 13/04/2009 21:31

Not exactly a book question but a magazine one. My 5 yo DD is fairly good at reading etc and now whizzes through all the workbook stuff in the magazines like Friends and the cartoon ones. I looked at the next lot 'up' and they all seemed to be girly ones about boys and make up rather than writing /drawing for older children.

Is there a decent magazine which caters for those children who like writing and drawing but are above the really basic level?

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blametheparents · 13/04/2009 21:33

There is/was a Magic Key style one which DS used to like and that has some good activities in it.

BlueCornflower · 13/04/2009 21:35

Oh that would be good - she likes them. I don't think I have seen that around our way. Was it called Magic Key?

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blametheparents · 13/04/2009 21:36

What about this
BBC amgazines are generally pretty good, though I haven't actually bought this one.
Though looking at the BBC website I tend to agree with you.
DS is 8 and at least I can get him Match of the Day / Doctor Who ones, which might not appeal so much to girls.

ChasingSquirrels · 13/04/2009 21:37

not specifically what you are asking about but my ds loves NG Kids (he is 6.5 but has been having it for nearly a year). Loads of different stuff in it.

Hulababy · 13/04/2009 21:37

Sparkle World seems to be the next step up, but even so the activities pack is not very challenging.

What about National Geographic Kids?

littlebrownmouse · 13/04/2009 21:40

DS is six and loves National Geographic Kids magazine. Its got stuff about wildlife, TV, films, craft, experiments, different countries. Actually, all the grown ups in the family love it too!

blametheparents · 13/04/2009 21:41

This seems to allow you to subscribe to Magic Key, though no info on stockists as such.
OUr local WHSmiths have a good selection though.

BlueCornflower · 13/04/2009 21:42

Okay - I will look out for the National Geographic one - that might work - I don't think I have ever seen that. I'll have to start going to shops which sell more magazines than just my local Asda! Thanks.

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ChasingSquirrels · 13/04/2009 21:42

my mum picked up the first NG Kids we had from Tesco.
I then subscribed for ds - using clubcard points.

Shitemum · 13/04/2009 21:44

The Puffin Club seems to have been reborn. I loved it when I was little, tho 5 might be too young...

ChasingSquirrels · 13/04/2009 21:44

clubcard link

BlueCornflower · 13/04/2009 21:47

Thanks. Am quite excited by Magic Key - might subscribe to that if it is monthly rather than weekly - but will go to a bigger stockist and look for some of the other suggestions. It's a pain when some of them (like adult mags) are in a bag so you can't always see inside.

Puffin Club is hugely expensive now!

Thanks for links.

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BlueCornflower · 13/04/2009 21:53

Is the Magic Key mag still current? From the web links, I got the impression it is no longer published.

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blametheparents · 13/04/2009 21:58

DS used to get it, he is too old for it now. I 'm not sure if it is still available.

IlanaK · 13/04/2009 22:08

No-one has mentioned these yet have they? My kids love them.

blametheparents · 13/04/2009 22:10

Wow, IlanaK, they look fab.
Can you only subscribe, or can you get them from the shops?

ChasingSquirrels · 13/04/2009 22:12

thanks for that - there is a free issue offer on the 6+ one so have just requested it for ds1.

IlanaK · 13/04/2009 22:14

They are not in shops, you have to subscribe. They have NO ads in them as well which i like. Ignore the ages though. The Discovery Box one is like the National Geogrpahic kids and my ds1 liked it before the age it says it is for.

blametheparents · 13/04/2009 22:15

Me too

Latchley · 14/04/2009 15:50

Aquila is quite good

www.aquila.co.uk/

ramonaquimby · 14/04/2009 16:06

nat geo for kids is ok - it's heavily adorned with adverts and branding though right through to the back page unlike the adult version. If you get it through clubcard points though it's worth it.
I think there's a huge gap in the market for a quality children's (monthly) magazine in the uk that's a fair price. The weekly ones are rubbish. We get 2 american mags here Owl Magazines for any expats out there - Chirp for my 4 year old and Chickadee for my 7 year old. They are fab. Not sure what subscription prices are (they are gift from grandparents) . No advertising and a good mix of stories, crafts, puzzles, non fiction stuff.

www.owlkids.com

I don't work for them, honest, I just think it's a great product

Legacy · 15/04/2009 14:03

Chasing Squirrels - where is the free sample offer - I can't see it?

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Legacy · 15/04/2009 14:06

Oops - sorry - just found it!

ChasingSquirrels · 17/04/2009 08:42

THis came yesterday, ds1 v impressed free issue link

breadandroses · 24/04/2009 22:06

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