Highlights for Children

The experts at Highlights know how to keep kids motivated while they learn. Filled with fiction, nonfiction, Hidden Pictures®, skill-building puzzles, science experiments and more, this read-only digital version of Highlights magazine strengthens reading abilities, promotes creativity, sharpens thinking skills, and helps build confidence. Visit Highlights.com to learn more. Ages 6-12.

SHORT CIRCUIT • Make your way through the circuit board from START to FINISH.

The Thrill of Space

I ASKED… • What’s a good Mother’s Day gift?

The Moon Speaks!

3, 2, 1, LAUNCH! • Whether it’s a spacecraft carrying astronauts or a satellite hitched to a rocket, getting into space requires a launch. Here are a few locations where spaceflights begin.

ALMANAC of FUN MAY

Flamingo Fashion Show • BONUS! Can you also find the heart, baseball, envelope, and paper clip?

THE GREAT ALEEYA

ABOUT YOU • Stuff you love, things you tried, and what you wish other kids knew about you.

Mother’s Day Mix-up • Amir, Beth, Caleb, and Destiny made the Mother’s Day cards above for their moms and grandmas. Use the clues to figure out which kid made each card.

Living on MARS • How would we live, work, and play on the red planet?

New Space Suits

What Would Our Life on Mars Be Like?

Galaxy Jars • Turn everyday materials into an out-of-this-world creation!

GOOFUS & GALLANT • There’s a little bit of G & G in us all. Let your Gallant shine!

YOUR Goofus and Gallant Moments

Bags into Blankets

Benny and Harold

‘Ukulele Musician • Jake Shimabukuro talks about music, emotions, and tapping into your creative side.

Cities of the Future • For centuries, people have imagined new ways to live.

CREATE

EVER WONDER?

Banana Pops • Make and share these tasty frozen treats!

How to Freeze Time

BRAIN PLAY

Highlights for Children • MAY 2023 • VOLUME 78 • NUMBER 5 • ISSUE NO. 859

Share Your Work • You might see it in a future issue! If sending your work by postal mail, please include your name, age, and address.

Jokes and Riddles

Wacky Captions

Funny But True

DEAR HIGHLIGHTS

ADVICE FROM YOU

EDITORS’ PICKS • Here are some cool things we love this month.