Innholdsfortegnelse for May/June 2025 i Spider Magazine Stories, Games, Activites and Puzzles for Children and Kids

“I JUST READ that Abyssinians are the world’s smartest cats,” Dandelion announced, walking into Doodlebug’s bedroom. “That’s why Choo-Choo learned her trick so fast.” “Kazoo’s act is almost perfect, too,” said Doodlebug. “What about—?” Dandelion spoke softly and pointed to their beloved dog, Don’t. Don’t was snoozing in a corner. Between him and the bed were three large heaps of Doodlebug’s clothes, piled up like haystacks. “Not so good,” Doodlebug answered in a low voice. “He’s confused.” Don’t couldn’t help being confused. As a puppy, he’d been so mischievous that the word he’d heard most was “don’t!” Somewhere along the line, the name stuck. “Well, we’ve still got three days until the show,” said Dandelion cheerfully. This year Pine Nut Elementary’s big end-of-school event was going to be a pet…

ALL CATS LOVE to play, even wild ones! Cats play to keep their pouncing and hunting skills sharp. Your cat will love chasing this fish toy. What You’ll Need: small sockcatnipcotton ballsstrong string (not yarn)markerscissorschopstick or craft stickschool glue What to Do: 1. Fill half of the sock with catnip and a few cotton balls. 2. Tie the middle of the sock in a knot to make the fish’s body and tail. 3. Cut a long piece of string, and tie one end around the middle of the sock. 4. Draw the fish’s face with the marker. 5. Wrap the end of the string around the stick a few times, and add a dab of glue. Then knot the string. 6. After the glue dries, it’s playtime. What a purrfect…

Favorite Word in Any Language Spider’s Corner Contest Rules Draw a picture of the best pet. Here are the only rules: 1. Your entry must be signed by a parent or legal guardian, authorizing its publication in print and/or online and saying it’s your own idea. 2. Be sure to include your complete name, age, and address. 3. Your entry must arrive by June 25, 2025. We will publish our favorites in an upcoming issue or on our website. Email your entry to spider@cricketmedia.com. Spider’s Mailbox Dear Spider and Araña, Araña, is Spider your brother? I love your magazines! Can your next one be about babies? I am going to be in a dance show. Aubrey S.Walpole, New Hampshire No, Aubrey, Spider is not mi hermano. Es mi amigo. Keep…

SPIDER WAS SUPER impressed (and a little jealous) of the heroic goats in “Goldie and the Gang.” So Spider decided to gather some brave eight-legged pals and challenge the gobbling goats to a big competition. Object of the Game: To steal all of your opponent’s game pieces. What You’ll Need: scissors 4 pennies What to Do: 1. Cut out the rectangular game board and the 10 square game pieces. Give the 5 goats to one player and the 5 spiders to the other. 2. The player with the goats sets up all the goat pieces at the “Goat Start” space. The player with the spiders sets up all the spider pieces at the “Spider Start” space. 3. The player with the goats goes first. That player tosses the pennies like…

My little dog’s the greatest pet,He’s smart and cute and loyal. I never groom him since his furis made of silver foil. We go for walks without a leash.He doesn’t chase the cat. He doesn’t sprawl out on the couch.(In fact, he folds up flat.) I programmed him to fetch my shoes.He never tries to bite. To feed him, I just plug him inand charge him up at night. He never barks or makes a noise,except for when I sleep. And that’s a glitch I still can’t fix—all night, it’s Beep! Beep! Beep!…

WE’RE NOT CLOWN-FISHING around! These savory treats will make a big splash at lunch or snack time. What You’ll Need: small bowl cream cheese (about 1 ounce per bagel) blue food coloring sharp knife**Knife is for adult use only. cutting board fish-shaped crackers spoon mini bagels veggies (Sweet peppers, snow peas, and broccoli work well.) What to Do: 1. Let the cream cheese come to room temperature in a small bowl. Add one drop of blue food coloring for each ounce of cream cheese. Mix. 2. Wash the veggies. Then ask an adult to cut the veggies into small leaf-shaped pieces. 3. Split each mini bagel in half. Spread the blue cream cheese on top. Arrange the veggie pieces and fish-shaped crackers to look like a little aquarium. Love, Ophelia…