Indholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2025 i Ladybug Stories, Poems, and Songs Magazine for Young Kids and Children

Kate, Max, and Charlie are at a carnival. “You can each choose a ride,” says Max’s daddy. “We’ll all go on them together!” Kate picks the green caterpillar roller coaster. She waves Kiwi above her head as they go down the hill. Everyone whoops and squeals! Max picks the beautiful old carousel. “Mo loves it!” he shouts as they dip up and down. Next, Charlie chooses the pirate ride. Kersplash! “Whee!” he says with a laugh. “This is more my speed,” says Max’s mommy as they sit and dry off. “I call it Mommy’s Ice Cream Ride!” says Max.…

One thing that I wonder Is why the world is round, And why the trees grow toward the sky Instead of upside down. One thing that I wonder Is how it came to be That cats are quick to sit in laps, While whales sleep in the sea. One thing that I wonder Is why the sky is blue, Why spiders all have eight legs, While we have only two. One thing that I wonder Is how it came to be That bunnies burrow underground, While birds live in a tree. One thing that I wonder Is why we wonder why, About the wonders of the earth That fill the sea and sky.…

Once there was a watermelon seed. It was smooth and black and shiny. It lay under the moist, soft brown earth. The water in the soil seemed to say, “Drink me, swell up, wake up!” and the seed did. It swelled up and burst its shiny black skin. The pale white inside part of the seed pushed up, up, out of the dark earth. As it rose, the seed divided into two sprouts that looked like arms greeting the warm sun. The sun shone down on the pale, curving sprouts, and they turned into a strong, green watermelon vine. The seed’s lower part reached down into the dark earth and divided into roots, seeking nourishment. The roots carried moisture and minerals from the earth up the stem into the vine.…

Milo loved his dog, Button. Button had hanging-down ears. Ears so long and so hanging-down that the friends sometimes got tangled up on walks. On days when sidewalks disappeared beneath snow, Milo carried Button in his arms. Button’s long ears hugged Milo’s neck like a warm, fuzzy scarf. When thunderstorms boomed, and rain hammered the roof, Milo’s dreams were sweet with Button’s soft ears covering his own. And secrets? Well, those ears held more than a few. One warm, windy day in Milo’s backyard, Milo threw a ball for Button to fetch. Button took chase, his ears streaming behind. But then . . . The wind changed. Button’s right ear filled up like a sail on a ship, and the wind blew the dog back the way he had come,…

Where, oh where is dear lit - tle Su - sie? Where, oh where is dear lit - tle Su - sie? Where, oh where is dear lit - tle Su - sie? Way down yon - der in the paw - paw patch. Pick up pawpaws, put them in your pocket.Pick up pawpaws, put them in your pocket.Pick up pawpaws, put them in your pocket,Way down yonder in the pawpaw patch. Raise your shoulders, try to touch your earlobes . . . Stretch your arms as high as you can reach them . . . Pat your head and rub-a-dub your tummy . . . Hands on hips, draw circles with your elbows . . . Walk a line, pretend that it’s a tightrope . . . Touch your…

Are you ready to make your own amusement park ride? WHAT YOU’LL NEED: toilet paper roll your favorite art supplies construction paper scissors glue tape drinking straw 64-inch piece of yarn or string coin WHAT TO DO: 1. With a grownup, decorate the roll to look like a cool rocket! You can use markers, crayons, stickers, paint—whatever you like. 2. Cut the straw into 4 pieces. 3. Thread the yarn or string through 2 pieces of the straw. Tie the ends to the other 2 pieces. 4. Tape 2 pieces of the straw to the inside of the tube. Don’t tape the yarn or string! 5. Tape the coin below the 2 pieces of straw. 6. Cut 2 ½‑inch rocket fins out of the construction paper. Glue them to the…

On the rooftop of our building there’s a dirt patch full of weeds. But not for long! I pull them out. And then I plant some seeds. They’re only tiny specks at first. I water them each day. They sprout beneath the glowing sun. New baby plants! Hooray! I wait and wait. They grow and grow! Tomatoes turn bright red, as carrots, peas, and yellow squash all fill my garden bed. We bring home lots of different snacks from supermarket shelves, but none are quite as tasty as the ones we grow ourselves!…

Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other’s gold. Our Garden Grows Text Psst! Hey, grownups, there’s something new growing in Ladybug’s garden. In the next issue, you can look forward to an expanded magazine with the stories, poems, and activities your child loves, plus exciting articles about science and nature brought to you by our adorable new friend, Click! Visit cricketmedia.com/subscriber-updates to learn more.…