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.

LEAF PEEPIN’

Who’s Afraid?

I ASKED… • Which animal wouldn’t you want as a pet?

THEME IN YELLOW

Invisible Ink • Write and reveal secret messages!

National Apple Month • Did you know that there are over 7,500 varieties of apples worldwide? Which of the varieties listed here are real and which are made up?

HAPPY HEALTHY DAYS! • October is a good time to develop healthy habits. Take inspiration from these celebrations.

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

Trash Bandits • BONUS! Can you also find the acorn, toothbrush, and horseshoe?

Saving the Parade

Patchwork Pumpkins

SPIES IN NATURE • When you think of a sneaky, stealthy undercover agent, an adorable furball like a prairie dog may not spring to mind. But surprisingly, prairie dogs and other animals and plants have incredible spy-like skills. Check out some wildlife that would be right at home on a secret spy mission!

Costume Designer • Paul Tazewell designs costumes for film, Broadway, ballet, and opera.

What a Hoot

Art in 3D • Edgar Müller’s street paintings trick the brain.

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

YOUR Goofus and Gallant Moments

Born Just Right

Lizard on the Loose! • Lester is my pet lizard. He’s a green anole. Anoles can change colors like chameleons, depending on their habitat, mood, and health.

Impostor Foods • What you see is not what you taste. These snacks are in disguise!

CREATE

EVER WONDER?

BRAINPLAY

When Plans Fall Apart

MAZE IN A MAZE • Find your way from START to FINISH. Then read the directions below for a bonus maze!

Highlights for Children

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.

Answers

Jokes and Riddles

Wacky Captions

Funny But True

DEAR HIGHLIGHTS

ADVICE FROM YOU

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

WHAT’S WRONG?