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4 min.

Doodlebug & Dandelion Fairy’s Lamb

“DANDELION, WHAT’S THIS?” Doodlebug Pinkley asked his sister. He waved some pages in Dandelion’s face. “And why are we all here?” “They’re my notes for our holiday performance,” Dandelion replied. “You’re all in it.” Dandelion looked around the room. Doodlebug and their cousins—Rudyard, Punky, Mo, and Bo—stood there with their good friend Bog. Doodlebug frowned a little as he read through the pages. “Fairy Had a Little Lamb?” Dandelion laughed excitedly. “That’s me! I’m going to be the fairy.” “I’m out!” Punky, the oldest, howled. “Catch you in the audience.” He stormed out just as a bunch of questions erupted. “What parts do we get?” “Who’re we doing this for?” “Are there costumes?” Dandelion was giddy with her plans. “Yes, there are costumes! The audience is all our parents and…

1 min.

READER RIOTS: Best Jokes of 2022 by YOU!

What flower gives the most kisses? Tu-lips. Mayra, age 9 Egg Harbor, Wisconsin What happens when you cross a gold mine with a fish?A goldfish! Victor Mitsui, age 8 Hobart, Indiana What state do people like to have small drinks in? Mini-soda. Luca, age 8 Morris Plains, New Jersey What does the cow do on weekends? Watch a moo-vie! Maire C., age 10 Dayton, Ohio What is a ninja’s favorite type of shoe? A sneaker! Hannah, age 9 via email Knock, knock. Who’s there? Mikey. Mikey who? Mikey didn’t work so I had to knock! Ophelia Demetz Brooklyn, New York Send your favorite jokes to spider@cricketmedia.com!…

5 min.

Ten Thousand Krathongs

LEK RACED DOWN the alley and scurried around the corner, dodging the noisy tuk-tuks that carried people through the crowded streets of Bangkok. When at last he pushed open the door of his parents’ restaurant, he could hardly catch his breath. He ran into the kitchen, gasping in the scent of the lemon-grass soup that his grandmother, Ya, was stirring on the stove. He reached for a pile of banana leaves on the counter. If he hurried, he might have time to make his krathong before the celebration started. Tonight was Loy Krathong, the Festival of the Floating Lanterns. All over Thailand, people would send out lighted candles in tiny boats along rivers and canals so that the past year’s problems could sail away with them and be replaced with…

1 min.

Tasty Kwanzaa Tabbouleh

KWANZAA CELEBRATES FAMILY, community, and culture. It is based on the traditional African winter harvest festival. Holiday foods like this tasty dish often feature the Kwanzaa colors of black, red, and green. What You’ll Need: 1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)1 cup fresh parsley, chopped*2 tomatoes, chopped*½ cup pitted black olives¼ cup lemon juice½ cup green onions, chopped*3 tablespoons olive oil boiling water salt and pepper to taste lettuce leaves What to Do: 1. Ask an adult to help you soften the bulgur by pouring boiling water over it. Soak for one hour. 2. Pour off the water and drain well. 3. Combine the bulgur with the remaining ingredients. Then place the lettuce leaves on plates, and spoon the mixture on top. Enjoy! *Knives are for adult use only!…

5 min.

Mary Had a Little Turkey

text © 2022 by Greta Burroughs WHEN YOU THINK about Thanksgiving, what’s the first thing that comes to mind: food, football, parades? How about lambs? What do lambs have to do with Thanksgiving? The connection between the two is the poem “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” which was written by Sarah Josepha Hale. She’s the lady who persuaded Abraham Lincoln to proclaim Thanksgiving a holiday. Today, most people are familiar with Thanksgiving. Kids get off school and many grownups get off work to spend the day as they wish, whether feasting on turkey or a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese. However, back in the 1800s, Thanksgiving was not widely celebrated. Some people living in farming communities observed harvest festivals, while other folks had small family gatherings at various times…

1 min.

On Chanukah

On Chanukah we dreidel spin And chocolate gelt we hope to win. If we get gimel ’stead of shin, Let’s celebrate tonight. We eat some latkes, oil-fried, Which balabustas made with pride, With applesauce served on the side, Our smiles sweet and bright. At sundown as the candles glow We tell the tale of long ago And sing the dreidel song we know, Our spirits free and light. We open presents, wrapped with care, To see the gifts well-hidden there; With so much love for all to share, It’s Chanukah, all right! text © 2022 by Ilene Bauer, art © 2022 by Mariya Prytula…

1 min.

Filipino Parol Star

text © 2022 by Darlynne Luchico, art © 2022 by Carolyn Arcabascio THIS POPULAR HOLIDAY craft originated from the Philippines. A parol, which means lantern in Tagalog, is a star that usually has five points. It is traditionally made from bamboo and paper. There are lights around or inside the star. Historically, the star symbolizes lighting the way for the three wise men to find their way to Bethlehem. Today, the lantern is a symbol of faith as it lights the way for others. During the festive season, parols are hung in front of homes, schools, shopping centers, and public spaces. Nowadays, parols come in all shapes and sizes. Make your very own parol to brighten up any room. What You’ll Need: 5 colored craft sticksschool gluewashi taperibbontape small pompoms,…

4 min.

Pina and the Missing Shoes

text © 2022 by Maria Giura, art © 2022 by Carol Liddiment “WHERE ARE MY shoes?” Pina panicked, looking down from the edge of the big bed, while her older sisters, Rosa and Anna, were asleep next to her. It was a cool early morning in Sicily, but it wasn’t just any morning. It was November 2, Il Giorno dei Morti, All Soul’s Day, the day to remember those who have died and the day when the youngest child in each family wakes up to a treat. If they prayed for the dead and left their shoes outside or beside their bed the night before, the souls would fill them with crunchy white cookies made of sugar and cloves. Pina had been looking forward to this morning for weeks. She…

5 min.

A Big Mess

Ella G., age 10, and Trenton G., age 7Smithfield, North CarolinaI must confessmy room’s a mess,Blocks everywhere,in my hairand on my chair.I look at the mess.I am in distress.Then I turn to get a snack,but then I look backand bend down to clean the mess. Rose G., age 7Brooklyn, New YorkThe Big MessMia was playingand made a big mess.Her grandma was staying,and she was in stress!It was too much to clean,and she had a bad work scene!She tried soooo hard, it took so long.One day passed, two days passed,three, four, five, six, seven,a week!? Ahhhhhh!! Luna C., age 6Kalispell, MontanaThe Windy MessWind, wind, windWind blows everything—downWind, wind, windYou are like a merry-go-roundYou are so messy:trees, branches, leaves, and moreWind blows, blows, blowsYou never ever tire when you explore. Clara Dews,…

1 min.

Spiders corner

Contest Rules Draw a picture of a family feast. 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. Be sure to include your complete name, age, and address. 3. Your entry must arrive by November 25, 2022. We will publish our favorites in the March 2023 issue of Spider. Email your entry to spider@cricketmedia.com, or send it to Spider’s Corner, P.O. Box 300, Peru, IL 61354.…

1 min.

OPHELIA'S LAST WORD Holiday Hooray

CELEBRATE THE ABUNDANCE of wonderful fall and winter holidays with this game for two to three players. What You’ll Need: What to Do: 1. Divide up the coins so each player has only one kind. For example, the first player takes all the pennies. The second takes all the nickels. The third takes all the dimes. 2. On your turn, flip your coin. If it lands on heads, place the coin on any empty spot on the board. If you get tails, remove another player’s coin and put yours in its place. (If the board is empty when you flip tails, you lose your turn. If the board is full when you flip heads, you lose your turn.) 3. Keep taking turns until one player wins by having four holidays…

1 min.

Buggy Bulletin

Answer to SNOW MAZE Mind-Buggler JACK FROST FAKE OUT DON’T WANT TO wait for Jack Frost? You can cover your window in frost-like crystals no matter what the weather. (If grownups aren’t wild about putting salt on the window, glass picture frames and mirrors also work.) What You’ll Need: ¼ cup warm water3 tablespoons Epsom salt½ teaspoon liquid dish soapbowlspoonlarge clean paintbrushcopy paper (optional)scissors (optional) What to Do: 1. With a grownup’s help, pour the warm water, Epsom salt, and soap into the bowl. Stir until completely mixed. 2. For a natural look, coat the whole window with your frosty formula using swirling sweeps of your paintbrush. Smooth out any drips. For a magical look, cut out shapes like snowflakes, stars, hearts, and letters. Hold each paper shape against the…

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