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Review summary
Cricket Media has mixed reviews from customers. Customers particularly appreciate quality and reliable, though some mention concerns about customer service and communication.
In addition to my subscription, I paid for the "issue for immediate delivery", which was not shipped until one full week later and with a "4-6 weeks delivery" period when it should have been First Class mail at least! I contacted customer service about this, and they did nothing. I grew up with Cricket Mag and was planning to purchase additional subscriptions for my other grandchildren, but won't now.
great magazines. confusing as used to get ASK & couldn't figure out why I couldn't find it, not transparent on the website. I understand it is discontinued?
This is a magazine company that I have ordered subscriptions from for years as gifts which at the time had gotten rave reviews. The company is now consolidating their titles, which I did not receive any communication about, and will not allow me to cancel my subscriptions until after the consolidation!! Do not start a subscription with this company!!
I gave Cricket Magazine as holiday gifts to all of my nieces and nephews, and it’s been a hit across the board.
I find it hard to choose gifts for boys that they actually like, so I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much my nephews have gotten out of them.
Their parents tell me their kids are still enjoying them months later and LOVE getting something in the mail with their name on it. Definitely planning to renew.
The stories in Cricket's magazines are smart, fun, and age-appropriate—way better than a lot of what's out there. It actually gets kids excited to read, and I like that it’s not full of ads or junk. Great for curious kids who enjoy reading and learning new things.
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!
Cricket is a constant in our house! My 11-year-old devours each issue the day it arrives. The stories and comics keeps him entertained for hours, and I appreciate how thoughtfully it’s all put together. It’s one of the few subscriptions we renew without hesitation every year.
I gave Spider to my grandson for his 7th birthday, and he’s hooked. Every time I visit, he’s got a new fact to share or a comic to read aloud. It’s colorful, clever, and full of variety. As someone who spent a career around books, I can say this one’s a keeper.
My Niece loves Spider Magazine!!
I got Spider for my niece who’s just starting to read on her own—she absolutely loves it! The stories and poems are just the right level, and the activities are a great bonus. As a teacher, I can tell it’s designed with real care and creativity. Highly recommend!
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“As a grandparent, I’m always looking for meaningful gifts — and Ladybug is just perfect for my 6-year-old grandson. It’s educational, fun, and something we can enjoy together when I visit.”
We gave Cricket as a thank-you gift to our son’s 3rd grade teacher — she keeps it in the classroom and says the kids love it! Such a thoughtful and useful gift for independent reading time.
“My mom bought a subscription to Click for my 7-year-old son who’s obsessed with science. He absolutely loves it! It’s packed with cool facts and fun activities — he looks forward to every issue.”
“I gave Babybug to a friend who just became a mom — she says it’s their favorite part of the day. The stories are short and sweet, perfect for bedtime snuggles.”
I had no idea what to get my friend who just had a baby, but Babybug turned out to be the perfect gift. He loves reading it to his daughter — short, cute stories and beautiful illustrations. I totally scored on this baby gift!
I gave SPIDER to my granddaughter for her 9th birthday - she's always got her nose in a book and this was a huge hit. She even reads the stories out loud to me on the phone!
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