| Dear Readers, It’s here! The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Volume 11, is here! The excitement in my household skyrockets when I bring home a fresh-from-the-printer copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids. The oohs and aahs that come from my 9-year-old as she flips through the pages light me up with pride—mission accomplished! It’s even more rewarding when her teenage brother is equally intrigued! The editorial team works for many months on each edition (as series editor, I start more than a year in advance), and the pure joy from the book’s intended audience makes it all worthwhile. |
| Shrieks of “Cool!” and “Gross!” when my kids read about the pink fairy armadillo are followed by “Can we make this?” when the dirt cake recipe is discovered. They scour the calendar pages looking for what happened in history on their birthdays (Tyrannosaurus rex bones discovered in 1990 and a canoe deposited onto telephone wires by a storm in 1965). They test each other’s funny bones with the riddles and jokes sprinkled throughout the pages. And oh, the toucan on the cover: “It is looking right at me!” |
| We created The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids for children ages 8 and up to enjoy on their own or with a parent, grandparent, sibling, friend, or teacher. It’s a book for kids who love to explore, figure things out, and be creative. Published every other year since 2005, our Almanac for Kids is packed with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, fuzzy farm friends, weird weather, and awesome achievers. It gets kids curious about astronomy, gardening, nature, cooking, health, sports, and so much more. |
| At a time when screens occupy kids’ lives in every aspect, from playing games to watching videos to logging on to educational platforms, it is refreshing to find something that lures them away and holds their interest. A book in hand encourages focus, helps strengthen reading skills and comprehension, and fosters a lifelong appreciation of storytelling. We are working to create a healthy balance between digital life and real-world learning, and a book that kids love to pick up (and can’t put down!) is an essential asset. |
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