06/04/2021
Happy Friday, everyone! Raise your hand if you're gonna spend some time in the garden this weekend
Happy Friday, everyone! Raise your hand if you're gonna spend some time in the garden this weekend
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06/04/2021
🐉 Dragon and Squirrel are best friends and love to visit one another, but Dragon is too big to sit in Squirrel's comfy armchair and Squirrel is too little to reach the table from Dragon's tall Viking chair. What do they do? Find out in this absolutely adorable story from LADYBUG Magazine! Read and download the whole story here: https://bit.ly/3pmLe7L
Get more from LADYBUG: https://bit.ly/3uPlMZB
🐉 Dragon and Squirrel are best friends and love to visit one another, but Dragon is too big to sit in Squirrel's comfy armchair and Squirrel is too little to reach the table from Dragon's tall Viking chair. What do they do? Find out in this absolutely adorable story from LADYBUG Magazine! Read and download the whole story here: https://bit.ly/3pmLe7L
Get more from LADYBUG: https://bit.ly/3uPlMZB
06/03/2021
Ok, so some of the animals that call South Korea home are super interesting! Read about the vampire deer, the Korean magpies, and the lungless salamanders here!
Ok, so some of the animals that call South Korea home are super interesting! Read about the vampire deer, the Korean magpies, and the lungless salamanders here!
06/03/2021
#ThrowbackThursday! This beautiful cover art from the April 2010 issue of CRICKET was created by legendary children’s author and illustrator Eric Carle. Carle, who sadly passed away last week, published over 70 books in his lifetime.
Discover CRICKET: https://bit.ly/3yXObQA
#ThrowbackThursday! This beautiful cover art from the April 2010 issue of CRICKET was created by legendary children’s author and illustrator Eric Carle. Carle, who sadly passed away last week, published over 70 books in his lifetime.
Discover CRICKET: https://bit.ly/3yXObQA
06/02/2021
For the most recent issue of MUSE, Melissa Hart interviewed Courtney Craven (they/them), a gamer and disability activist. Read about what they're doing to help other deaf and hard of hearing gamers, and then head over to www.caniplaythat.com to see how accessible some of your favorite games are and check out the accessibility reference guides
For the most recent issue of MUSE, Melissa Hart interviewed Courtney Craven (they/them), a gamer and disability activist. Read about what they're doing to help other deaf and hard of hearing gamers, and then head over to www.caniplaythat.com to see how accessible some of your favorite games are and check out the accessibility reference guides
06/02/2021
Which NeuLingo course is right for your child? We offer 1:1 virtual Mandarin lessons for all levels between ages 5-16! Explore the different options and learn more about NeuLingo: https://bit.ly/3plry4k
06/01/2021
Pumpkin Planting | Storytime from Ladybug Magazine | Cricket Media
We've all been there. We really want to do something or go somewhere and have to wait for everyone to be ready and consider everyone's interests when planning. In "Pumpkin Planting" from LADYBUG Magazine, Emmy practices her patience and learns about compromise. https://youtu.be/d0N0La0qjSM
We've all been there. We really want to do something or go somewhere and have to wait for everyone to be ready and consider everyone's interests when plannin...
06/01/2021
✨ Calling all writers! Our award-winning children's literary magazines (BABYBUG, LADYBUG, SPIDER, CRICKET) are looking for stories and poetry about helping, legendary kids, Fall, ancient worlds, games and sports, exploring the world, and more! Submissions are due by August 15! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3c8V2wC #CallForSubmissions #kidlit
✨ Calling all writers! Our award-winning children's literary magazines (BABYBUG, LADYBUG, SPIDER, CRICKET) are looking for stories and poetry about helping, legendary kids, Fall, ancient worlds, games and sports, exploring the world, and more! Submissions are due by August 15! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3c8V2wC #CallForSubmissions #kidlit
05/31/2021
Have a wonderful and meaningful Memorial Day, from our Cricket family to yours!
Have a wonderful and meaningful Memorial Day, from our Cricket family to yours!
05/28/2021
To celebrate the best season for picking fruits, we're ending your week with a story from LADYBUG all about. picking strawberries! Check it out here https://bit.ly/3uxbHAx
To celebrate the best season for picking fruits, we're ending your week with a story from LADYBUG all about. picking strawberries! Check it out here https://bit.ly/3uxbHAx
05/28/2021
Hurry! Registration for CricketTogether: Family & Friends closes in just 3 days! Our safe and secure platform provides a welcoming environment for kids to correspond with a caring adult pen pal and digitally delivers fresh, award-winning magazines monthly, so they always have something to write about!
Introductory pricing is only $20! Register for CricketTogether: Family & Friends by May 31st to join the summer session: https://bit.ly/3rJ7bO2
Hurry! Registration for CricketTogether: Family & Friends closes in just 3 days! Our safe and secure platform provides a welcoming environment for kids to correspond with a caring adult pen pal and digitally delivers fresh, award-winning magazines monthly, so they always have something to write about!
Introductory pricing is only $20! Register for CricketTogether: Family & Friends by May 31st to join the summer session: https://bit.ly/3rJ7bO2
05/27/2021
This short article from COBBLESTONE details a few of Harry S. Truman's contemporaries from around the globe. One has a holiday in his honor, another has a religion in his honor, and the other didn't work well with others.
This short article from COBBLESTONE details a few of Harry S. Truman's contemporaries from around the globe. One has a holiday in his honor, another has a religion in his honor, and the other didn't work well with others.
05/27/2021
Spotlight on Eric Carle - Cricket Media
We published this blog post in June 2019 for the 50th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In light of Eric Carle's passing, we wanted to share this glimpse into his interesting life, career, and some of the gorgeous cover art that he created for CRICKET Magazine.
https://cricketmedia.com/blog/reading/spotlight-on-eric-carle/
Kids all over the world can list The Very Hungry Caterpillar as one of their favorite books. In fact, the same can be said for generations of kids. The children’s classic turned 50 years old earlier this month. But did you know that beloved author and illustrator Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hu...
05/27/2021
Eric Carle, Author of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ Dies at 91
We are saddened to learn of the passing of legendary children's author and illustrator #EricCarle, who delighted millions of children with his books and contributed wonderful illustrations to CRICKET Magazine. Many of our own childhoods have been enriched by his unforgettable books.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/26/books/eric-carle-dead.html
A self-described “picture writer,” he wrote and illustrated more than 70 books for young children, selling more than 170 million copies.
05/26/2021
Numbers have been around for about as long as humans. Read about the evolution of numbers in this article from ASK, and then try your hand at deciphering some of the numbering systems
05/26/2021
"Drawing a snake and adding feet to it" is a great way to describe behavior that's just a little 'extra.' Why didn't we think of that? NeuLingo introduces kids aged 5-16 to Chinese language, culture, and traditions in a safe 1:1 online setting! Get started with NeuLingo: https://bit.ly/3vrjEsd
Literally, the Chinese idiom "画huà 蛇Shé 添Tiān 足Zú" means "to draw a snake and add feet to it ". It is used as a metaphor for extra unnecessary behaviors. It tells us that there is no need to overdo something.
05/26/2021
Submissions Gallery – Invent It Challenge
We've shared the winners of the 2021 #InventItChallenge with you. Now check out this gallery of all submissions from young inventors of all ages!
https://inventitchallenge.cricketmedia.com/submissions-gallery/
05/25/2021
In this article from SPIDER, we learn about creating beauty from broken ceramics through an ancient Japanese art form called kintsugi. We also get some insight into the art form from Gen Saratani, whose family has been practicing kintsugi for three generations now! https://bit.ly/3vkNfDJ
In this article from SPIDER, we learn about creating beauty from broken ceramics through an ancient Japanese art form called kintsugi. We also get some insight into the art form from Gen Saratani, whose family has been practicing kintsugi for three generations now! https://bit.ly/3vkNfDJ
05/25/2021
The latest issue of CRICKET Magazine concludes the stunningly beautiful Russian fairytale "Katerina and the Bright Falcon," retold by Deborah Gee Zigenis with breathtaking art by Linda Wingerter. Now we're excited to share all 5 parts of the story with you!
Part 1: https://bit.ly/3yCUdGd
Part 2: https://bit.ly/3hQwY5B
Part 3: https://bit.ly/2RBqQ6B
Part 4: https://bit.ly/3oMd4Ku
Part 5: https://bit.ly/2QPcSNR
The latest issue of CRICKET Magazine concludes the stunningly beautiful Russian fairytale "Katerina and the Bright Falcon," retold by Deborah Gee Zigenis with breathtaking art by Linda Wingerter. Now we're excited to share all 5 parts of the story with you!
Part 1: https://bit.ly/3yCUdGd
Part 2: https://bit.ly/3hQwY5B
Part 3: https://bit.ly/2RBqQ6B
Part 4: https://bit.ly/3oMd4Ku
Part 5: https://bit.ly/2QPcSNR
05/24/2021
Journey | Story Time from LADYBUG Magazine | Cricket Media
It's a little gray here, so this week's storytime is about all the adventures you can have indoors with nothing more than a little imagination https://youtu.be/-HwomI3TuUs
Babybug - ages 3 and underClick - ages 3-6Ladybug - ages 3-6Ask - ages 6-9Spider - ages 6-9Cricket - ages 9-14Cobblestone - ages 9-14Faces - ages 9-14Muse - ...
05/24/2021
🖍️ #MakeItMonday! Finally, a use for all of the broken crayons in your house! Not only does this colorful goo look really cool, it's extremely satisfying to touch!
Get more from SPIDER Magazine: https://bit.ly/3wu57fE
🖍️ #MakeItMonday! Finally, a use for all of the broken crayons in your house! Not only does this colorful goo look really cool, it's extremely satisfying to touch!
Get more from SPIDER Magazine: https://bit.ly/3wu57fE
05/21/2021
How do you end a beautiful, sunny Friday? With a poem that's just as warm and beautiful. Here's "Grasshopper" by Cindy Breedlove and illustrated by John Joven!
How do you end a beautiful, sunny Friday? With a poem that's just as warm and beautiful. Here's "Grasshopper" by Cindy Breedlove and illustrated by John Joven!
05/21/2021
There's still 10 days left to register for the CricketTogether: Family & Friends summer session! Take this great opportunity to grow your child’s self-confidence as a reader and writer this summer. Introductory pricing is only $20 for the entire summer session! Discover CricketTogether: Family & Friends and sign up now: https://bit.ly/2PPEKB1
There's still 10 days left to register for the CricketTogether: Family & Friends summer session! Take this great opportunity to grow your child’s self-confidence as a reader and writer this summer. Introductory pricing is only $20 for the entire summer session! Discover CricketTogether: Family & Friends and sign up now: https://bit.ly/2PPEKB1
05/20/2021
You've probably heard of the group BTS and maybe you've even witnessed some of the excitement around them. What makes them so amazing? Well, that's just the magic of K-Pop! You can read more about K-Pop in this article from FACES https://bit.ly/3hDxIe3
You've probably heard of the group BTS and maybe you've even witnessed some of the excitement around them. What makes them so amazing? Well, that's just the magic of K-Pop! You can read more about K-Pop in this article from FACES https://bit.ly/3hDxIe3
05/20/2021
#ThrowbackThursday! This artwork by Tomie dePaola appeared on the cover of the May 1983 issue of CRICKET magazine!
One of the most prolific names in children's literature, dePaola has illustrated and/or written over 200 books, including the Strega Nona stories. Winner of the Smithson Medal from the Smithsonian institution, he was also one of the few writers to win both a Caldecott Honor and Newbery Honor. Mr. dePaola sadly passed away at age 85 in 2020.
Explore CRICKET: https://bit.ly/2gjvLGf
#ThrowbackThursday! This artwork by Tomie dePaola appeared on the cover of the May 1983 issue of CRICKET magazine!
One of the most prolific names in children's literature, dePaola has illustrated and/or written over 200 books, including the Strega Nona stories. Winner of the Smithson Medal from the Smithsonian institution, he was also one of the few writers to win both a Caldecott Honor and Newbery Honor. Mr. dePaola sadly passed away at age 85 in 2020.
Explore CRICKET: https://bit.ly/2gjvLGf
05/19/2021
Stethoscopes have always seemed cool, but at the same time a little weird, because how do they even work, right? Well MUSE breaks down the answer for us. Apparently, they work a lot like our ears!
Stethoscopes have always seemed cool, but at the same time a little weird, because how do they even work, right? Well MUSE breaks down the answer for us. Apparently, they work a lot like our ears!
05/19/2021
Meet Chengcheng and Honghong, two characters from NeuLingo, our Chinese language learning program from kids! You'll see more of them soon (but be aware-- Honghong tends to change colors!)
Get started with NeuLingo: https://bit.ly/3v46TDL
05/18/2021
In every community, there are people who help keep that community running safely and smoothly. This article from CLICK covers just a few of those scommunity helpers
05/18/2021
🎉 Congratulations to Pooja K. from New Jersey, winner of the Cricket Choice Award in the 2021 Invent It Challenge! Her invention, the ProTech Helmet, is a high-tech helmet designed for playing Ultimate Frisbee— inspired by her own experience getting hit in the face by a Frisbee!
Check out all of the winning entries here: https://bit.ly/2QrIcSE
🎉 Congratulations to Pooja K. from New Jersey, winner of the Cricket Choice Award in the 2021 Invent It Challenge! Her invention, the ProTech Helmet, is a high-tech helmet designed for playing Ultimate Frisbee— inspired by her own experience getting hit in the face by a Frisbee!
Check out all of the winning entries here: https://bit.ly/2QrIcSE
05/17/2021
The Day I Didn't Go to the Pool | Story Time from CRICKET Magazine
This week's storytime shows why you should pay attention during those weather safety assemblies in school. Here's "The Day I Didn't Go to the Pool" from CRICKET Magazine, written by Leslie J. Wyatt and Illustrated by Kyle Reed https://youtu.be/aE5c1jX0CcI
This week's story time is "The Day I Didn't Go to the Pool" from CRICKET Magazine, written by Leslie J. Wyatt and Illustrated by Kyle Reed---Babybug - ages 3...
05/17/2021
#MakeItMonday! Create the ultimate paper airplane with this craft from the latest issue of LADYBUG!
Get more from LADYBUG: https://bit.ly/3fmzQnO
#MakeItMonday! Create the ultimate paper airplane with this craft from the latest issue of LADYBUG!
Get more from LADYBUG: https://bit.ly/3fmzQnO
05/14/2021
This weekend, take a cue from nature while you bask in all its beauty. Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
This weekend, take a cue from nature while you bask in all its beauty. Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
05/14/2021
Introducing CricketTogether: Family & Friends! - Cricket Media
Want to learn what CricketTogether: Family & Friends, our new summer reading program, is all about? Read about it here, and sign up for our second summer session by May 31 to get started!
https://cricketmedia.com/blog/introducing-crickettogether-family-friends/
It’s been a strange year. One of the many things that’s changed since early 2020 is the way we spend time with family and friends. Families that usually spend the summer traveling across the country to visit relatives may have skipped their usual vacations. Neighbors that usually get together fo...
05/13/2021
The May/June issue of COBBLESTONE is all about Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the US. Here are a few fun facts about Truman!
The May/June issue of COBBLESTONE is all about Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the US. Here are a few fun facts about Truman!
05/13/2021
This summer is the perfect time for kids to learn a cool new skill! NeuLingo broadens horizons and futures by giving all children ages 5-16 the chance to learn Mandarin Chinese with native speaking teachers in a fun and immersive online environment! Discover NeuLingo now: https://bit.ly/39vTcoq
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Time to #MoveYourBody! Here are a few beginner friendly yoga poses to stretch out those muscles 🧘♀️🧘♂️ https://bit.ly/2Nj8j9d
The best way to feel safe is to arm yourself with knowledge. The Wuhan coronavirus is all over the news right now, cold and flu season continues to rage on, and it's sometimes difficult to separate fact from fiction about how viruses spread or how to treat them. If we're confused, imagine how our kids must feel! As part of this special offer, we’ll send you two highly relevant issues of MUSE Magazine to help your children (and you) understand how viruses work. With a look at infectious diseases and outbreaks throughout history, a deep-dive into what germs are and what they do, and plenty of helpful and proven tips to keep you safe and healthy, this set of MUSE Magazines offer more than just an entertaining and engaging way to learn—they offer pure peace of mind. Shop now: https://bit.ly/2Pe0d37
EWeek Daily Challenge: Day 6! Help us spread the word! Challenge your friends to join us for the next session of TryEngineering Together! Share this video and link to invite others to inspire the next generation of #engineers: https://bit.ly/2SD1KjX #EWeek2020 #EWeekTogether
Ask An Engineer 2
We're sitting down to chat with a real electrical engineer who knows everything there is to know about wind power! Do your kids have questions they'd like to ask an engineer? They can email us at [email protected] (along with their first name and where they're from), or post their questions right here in the comments of this video!
Ask An Engineer!
We're sitting down to chat with a real aerospace engineer! Do your kids have questions they'd like to ask an engineer? They can email us at [email protected] (along with their first name and where they're from), or post their questions right here in the comments of this video!
Ryan and Luke Make Slime
Ryan, Luke, and their parents were kind enough to send us a video of them making #slime! They used the recipe found in the October 2018 issue of ASK Magazine, which is all about the ooey gooey green stuff! You can download the slime recipe here and try it out for yourself. This slime recipe is easy, safe, and perfect for kids who like hands-on activities. http://bit.ly/2Yu8eDF If you're feeling fancy, you can spice up your slime with these additional recipes including glitter, foam, and googly eyes! http://bit.ly/2XiLjKc
"I love this program because I'm able to do it at work and be able to connect with kids without needing to find extra time in my day." A Northrop Grumman Corporation eMentor shares her experience with TryEngineering Together, a STEM eMentoring program by Cricket Media and IEEE. Learn more about TryEngineering Together: https://bit.ly/2FzvbwL
This one is for all the dads out there! #FathersDay is this Sunday, so please enjoy this sweet story from LADYBUG "Avocados for Sale" by #CaseyBuonaugurio with art by #IsabelRoxas
Inventing is a process of trial and error, which means that any inventor's bound to make a few mistakes! 2019 #InventItChallenge winner Sophia (14-21 solo category) included this funny blooper reel video along with her invention, the Helping Hand! Come check out her full presentation here and vote for your favorite for the ePals Choice Award by May 16 at midnight EST: https://bit.ly/2PKFX84 #IIC2019
A little something for mom. #HappyMothersDay
The 2019 #InventItChallenge winners have been announced! Even the youngest students have submitted brilliant inventions. Check out the Pop Out Stairs, created the winners from the 5-7 team category, Ava and Rosemary! Vote your favorites for the ePals Choice Award: https://bit.ly/2PKFX84 #iic2019
Who loves Dragons more, Cricket Media or #Targaryens? More importantly, who's ready for Sunday?!?! #ForTheThrone http://bit.ly/2WY3oxd
It's a #TakeYourKidToWorkDay takeover at our DC office! Stay tuned for activities from our magazines, kid-directed photoshoots, and more!
In 2018, Babybug received the Parents' Choice Foundation Gold Award. Here's a quick highlight of the 2018 Babybug issues that helped us earn this honor. Here's to another year of award-winning content! You can learn more about #Babybug here http://bit.ly/2WY3oxd
"I have seen such tremendous growth in my students' writing over the course of the year... because of the support that they're getting from their mentors." Learn about the power of #ementoring from a CricketTogether teacher, Ms. Lobna Hewedi, who teaches 5th grade in Oklahoma! https://bit.ly/2JIzg7e
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Only ONE WEEK LEFT to enter the 2019 Spark!Lab Dr. InBae Yoon Invent It Challenge! Here's an example of one of our past winners' entries from 2018, Super Soil Straws, to give students some inspiration for their inventions! With just one week left before submissions close on April 5, use this checklist to make sure your students are ready to submit their entries: 1. Make sure all 7 steps of the invention process are included 2. Use the scoring guide to check the invention 3. Make sure to complete a Parental Consent Form for each entrant 4. Create a cover photo showing the entrants That's it! To learn more about how to submit entries to the Invent It Challenge, visit the Invent It Challenge website: https://bit.ly/2Do86yO #IIC2019
Creating an invention doesn’t happen overnight! Students who participate in the Spark!Lab Dr. InBae Yoon Invent It Challenge are guided every step of the way with tips, free resources, and a handy 7-step invention process. See the sketches that led to a winning invention in this behind-the-scenes chat with 2018 winner Paige! Make the #InventItChallenge part of your #STEM curriculum: https://bit.ly/2Do86yO #IIC2019
What is the Invent It Challenge?
What is the #InventItChallenge? A chance for kids to get excited about #STEM, learn the invention process, and engage in meaningful problem-solving. Teachers and homeschooling parents can rely on a free, high-quality curriculum from Smithsonian experts and a trusty 7-step invention plan for a guaranteed empowering learning experience. Discover this year’s challenge: https://bit.ly/2Do86yO #IIC2019
Young Inventors at the Smithsonian
The winners of last year's Spark!Lab Dr. InBae Yoon Invent It Challenge got to see their inventions displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of American History! For most of them, this life-changing experience began as a classroom activity. Teachers and homeschool parents alike can use the high-quality FREE resources and seven-step invention process provided by the Smithsonian and Cricket Media to empower students to bring their inventions to life! Discover the 2019 challenge here: https://bit.ly/2H4JH3A
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I am so very confused. I went into your website to order a gift subscription to a teacher - a digital subscription and 53 copies of the print magazine for her students. My order was canceled on the website! So I called customer service. An agent took my information and promised someone would reply to me. No one did. So I called again today. After half an hour of the agent checking, I'm not sure what, we were disconnected. I called back. This time, somehow, I got an agent who knew what I wanted, almost! It took her more than 30 minutes to take my order. Even still she wanted to charge me the incorrect amount for the bulk order. I had to give her the prices listed on the website. In the end the order has been processed, I think. It has been, without a doubt, one of the most difficult online/telephone ordering experiences in my life. Your customer service agents don't seem to have all the information that they need, why? I had to explain to her what the products were that I wanted, as if she didn't know your products. I would have happily placed the order online, but it was canceled after I submitted my order. I just don't understand. I hope that someone will see this and look into your ordering processes and fix whatever is broken.
I'd like to get a COMPLETE REFUND for my subscription! It's December 23rd! And I placed an order September 20th! The subscription is not here in my mailbox and your careless implementation is validated! I did give you guys an opportunity to make amends but you guys at Cricket Media blew it!
You have failed a customer and this is not how a business grows!
Do t waste time trying to order, lousy webpage and even worse customer service. Complaint filed with BBB and canceled transaction with my bank. Waste of 2 hours trying to order!!
DO NOT RENEW MY SUBSCRIPTION. YOU PROVIDE NO WAY ON YOUR WEBSITE TO DO THIS. THIS MAKES ME ANGRY.
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Why is Perma Bound Books reprinting Grace Cornell Tall poems that were published in Cricket without my permission?
Do they have your permission to reprint these poems, poems that I retain all legal rights to? If so, I must remind you of the agreement I have with Cricket Media; I gladly granted you permission to reprint GCT poems, but that did not include you granting permission to other publishers. I must remind you that GCT retained copyright to her poems published in Cricket Media, intellectual properties that I succeed. Please look into this as, if you did not grant permission, Cricket Media as well as me is being exploited, an egregious violation of intellectual property laws. I can be reached via messaging at Grace Cornell Grace Cornell Tall, American PoetGrace Cornell Tall, American Poet American Poet fb page that I manage and administrate. A copy of my notice to Perma Bound Books is posted on that page's timeline.
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Be careful of auto-renewal, subscribers. I received a notice about it, never replied though. Was thinking it over. Imagine my surprise when I saw a renewal charge on my bank account. I'd had not approved it. Who wants to do business with a company that operates this way?
We subscribed to Muse and Cricket growing up and I have gifted various subscriptions to young people recently. I'm extremely disturbed and disappointed to learn about the recent article in Ask about ice cream and its inaccurate and harmful depiction of slavery (described in detail below). Please change the way you approach stories, which can start by hiring more Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
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This post has been a long time coming. BEWARE to potential customers of Cricket Media. Very poor customer service and total lack of business ethics. Purchased a Cobblestones sybscription at Christmas for my grandson. As of April, he STILL had not received a copy of the magazine. I was assured problem was resolved and that he'd get his next issue. 2 months came and went and NO delivery to our grand-son. Had enough and asked for a full refund. Big run around, but was told they would send me a check. Again, another 2 months and I have not received anything.
7 months of unmet expectations and HORRIBLE customer service. I would NOT recommend this company to my worst enemy. They seem to have the collection of your money down just fine, but anything after that and THEY SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Would NEVER do business with them again and will BLAST the hell out og them on social media every chance I get.
I placed an order in June for a July subscription to Spider & Ask for my son. They have not arrived yet. I tried emailing your customer service and did not receive a reply. Subscriptions placed with other similar companies at the same time arrived at the beginning of July. When will your magazines arrive? My son is waiting.
Here are some stories to help your children with what is going on right now.
Very disappointed that you are offering plush toys as an incentive for a subscription. Plush toys are made from petroleum products, the use of which adds to climate change and the toys eventually end up in our landfills. You can do better.
Cricket magazine was my absolute favourite as a kid and I still remember the high quality writing and illustrations which still influence me today! Opened up my mind!