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National Geographic Little Kids
$23.70
My daughter has a lot of fun with this magazine. After enjoying the pictures and "reading", it took her almost a week to get around to the animal cards which she took great joy in carefully cutting out (disdaining to tear them out like designed). All in all, a great little magazine which is not too much, not too little; in fact, it's just right!

Currently, July 2009, they have 1 year, 6 issues for $15 and 2 years, 12 issues for $25. These are listed on the tear-out subscription cards from one of the magazines I picked up at the store. If you go to the NatGeo for LitKids website they only have the one year price listed. If you intend to get two years, it is a better deal to buy with the card. (Unless, of course, Amazon's price of $24.95 for 1 year, 6 issues is a typo and they actually mean 2 years, which I doubt.) This would be a nice magazine to offer as a monthly subscription.

Highlights High Five
$47.40
My son is now 6 years old & he's been getting this magazine for the past 2 years. It's been perfect for his age. We enjoy reading all of the stories together & he really enjoys the activities. Hidden pictures & finding what's wrong in the pictures are in almost every magazine & he never gets tired of it. The reading level has been great for his age. He helps read along with me. The stories aren't too long that he gets bored or restless.

There does seem to be some Spanish in every magazine as well & although it's not too much (normally just in 1 story) I think at this age that it's too difficult to introduce another language. We're trying to teach them to read English at this point. I think it would be great if High Five had a Spanish version for those that want it but for those that don't need it I think they're too young to be introduced. With that being said, I have no problems with this magazine & I think it's great for any preschooler & I highly recommend it.

Highlights, Hidden Pictures 2009
$5.95
Thank you for sending the hidden picture book. I have been using it as thank you for working reward. It was nice to have the book come so quickly.

Highlights Hidden Pictures Sticker Fun (v. 1)
$5.95
I like this book a lot. I figured it doubles the pleasure of finding the picture having stickers to mark the find. I also like the winter theme. Highlights have yet to disappoint thus far. Will be given to a happy little boy this Christmas.