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.

Tic Tac Cake • What do the cakes in each row (horizontally, vertically, and diagonally) have in common?

Making a Difference

THANKS TO BASEBALL

Giant TREES •  THEY’RE TREE-MENDOUS!

Festival of the Giant Omelette

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

“Say Cheese!”

Best-in-the-Universe PEAS

OAT-rageous Fruit Snacks • Choose a fruit, then use it in the recipe below!

Tulip Time

SUN BLOCK • A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8.

How to Watch a Solar Eclipse SAFELY • NEVER look into the bright rays of the Sun. Severe eye damage can occur.

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

The Cleanup Kid

EASTERRUGS

Glowing Planets

Give and Receive

Science Magician • Grand Prix World Champion of Magic Jason Latimer shares his secret: science!

Why do dogs love tummy rubs so much?

CREATE

The CUTEST Animals YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF! • Many animals are famous for being adorable. (Pandas, sloths, and dolphins, we’re looking at you!) But those aren’t the only cutie-pie critters out there. Check out five lesser-known animals that are absolutely aww-worthy!

Unfriendly Competition

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SPRINGTIME SMELL?

Highlights for Children • APRIL 2024 VOLUME 79 NUMBER 4 ISSUE NO. 870

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.

Wacky Captions

DEAR HIGHLIGHTS

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

WHAT’S WRONG? • It’s up to you!