Fun Times Kids’ Magazine

Tongue Twisters

• Six silly seals sip sweet soda. 🥤
• Red robots roll round rocks rapidly. 🤖
• Busy bees buzz by bright blue blossoms. 🐝💙
• Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear; fuzzy wuzzy had no hair. 🐻

The Little Kite That Could 🎏

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On a breezy morning, a little kite dreamed of touching the clouds. The bigger kites laughed, saying, "You are too small!" But the little kite believed in the wind and in its own tail-wagging courage.

As the wind picked up, the little kite soared higher and higher. Birds waved their wings. Clouds whispered, "Welcome!" The little kite realized that size doesn’t measure dreams—heart does. 💙

Moral: Believe in yourself, and small steps will lift you to big skies. ☁️

Button the Brave 🧵

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Button was a tiny, shiny button on a favorite jacket. One windy day, the jacket snagged on a branch—pop! Button rolled away into the grass. Instead of crying, Button called for help.

A kind piece of thread hopped over. Together, they went back to the jacket and asked a needle to help. Stitch by stitch, Button returned home—stronger than before.

Moral: Teamwork ties problems into bows. 🎀

The Moon’s Sleepy Yawn 🌙

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Every night, the Moon yawned so softly that tides gently swayed. One evening, clouds gathered like fluffy pillows and the stars hummed lullabies. The Moon yawned the biggest yawn ever, and even the owls blinked sleepily, "Hoo..."

Children tucked in their blankets dreamed of rocket ships and marshmallow planets. The Moon smiled, glowing silver and safe, promising to return tomorrow night. 🌌

Moral: A calm routine helps everyone rest and shine again. ✨

The Paper Boat’s Big River 🚣

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Mina folded a paper boat and placed it on the stream after a spring rain. The boat twirled past pebbles and leaves, bravely skipping over tiny ripples. "Go, go, go!" Mina cheered as the boat sailed under a stick bridge and around a sleepy frog.

When the boat reached a puddle lake, it bumped into a soggy twig. Mina gently freed it with a twig of her own and gave it a new push. The boat finished its journey shining with raindrop jewels. 💧

Moral: A little help at the right time keeps adventures afloat. ⛵

Ravi and the Rainbow 🌈

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Ravi spotted a rainbow after the rain. He wondered, "Where does it end?" He walked along the path and noticed how colors showed up everywhere: red flowers, orange kites, yellow umbrellas, green grass, blue ponds, indigo books, and violet ribbons.

He realized the rainbow didn’t end at a pot of gold—it ended in his smile, because noticing colors made his day golden already. 🌟

Moral: Treasure is everywhere when you pay attention. ✨

Knock-Knocks & Giggles

• Joke: Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? — Because it was stuffed! 🧸😂
• Joke: What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? — Nacho cheese! 🧀🤣
• Joke: Why did the cookie go to the doctor? — It felt crumby! 🍪🙃
• Joke: What has ears but cannot hear? — A cornfield! 🌽😆

Riddle Time

1. I have keys but no doors. I have space but no room. You can enter, but can’t go outside. What am I? — A keyboard! ⌨️
2. What has hands but can’t clap? — A clock! ⏰
3. What gets wetter the more it dries? — A towel! 🧼
4. What belongs to you but is used more by others? — Your name! 📝

More Giggles

• Joke: Why did the math book look sad? — It had too many problems! ➗😂
• Joke: What do you call a sleeping bull? — A bulldozer! 🐂😴
• Joke: What musical instrument is found in the bathroom? — A tuba toothpaste! 🎺🪥🤣
• Joke: Why can’t the bicycle stand up by itself? — It’s two-tired! 🚲😆

Animal Puns

• I’m not lion—today is grrreat! 🦁
• You’re otterly awesome. 🦦
• Whale done on your homework! 🐋
• You’re one in a chameleon! 🦎

Riddle Rhymes

1. Round and bright, I rule the night. What am I? — The Moon! 🌙
2. I’m tall with spots, I munch treetops. Who am I? — A giraffe! 🦒
3. I’m full of keys, play songs with ease. What am I? — A piano! 🎹
4. I roar and race, a speedy chase. What am I? — A car! 🚗

Word Search: Animals

Find these words: CAT, DOG, OWL, ANT, LION, BEAR, FROG, KOALA

K O A L A X T C A T Q
D O G M N O W L Z B E
F R O G A L I O N R A
B E A R P Q R S T U R
A N T V W X Y Z A B C
L M N O P Q R S T U V
O W L C A T D O G F G
L I O N H I J K L M N
          

Spot the Difference

These two gardens look almost the same. Can you find 5 differences? 🌷🌻

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Hint: Look closely at the petals, stems, and that little star! ✨

Number Puzzles

Fill in the missing numbers. Use your thinking cap! 🎩

Pattern 1: 2, 4, 8, 16, __, 64

Pattern 2: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, __

Magic Square (rows/cols add to 15):

 8 | 1 | 6
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 3 | 5 | 7
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Word Search: Fruits

Find: APPLE, BANANA, GRAPE, MANGO, LEMON, PEAR, KIWI

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B A N A N A V W X Y
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M A N G O E F G H I
L E M O N J K L M N
P E A R O P Q R S T
K I W I U V W X Y Z
          

Connect the Dots

Draw lines from 1 → 2 → 3 → ... to reveal a surprise star! ⭐

     1       5       9
        2  4   6  8
           3   7

  Hint pattern:
  1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9
        

Build-a-Robot (ASCII)

Cut-paste the parts in your mind to imagine your robot. Give it a name! 🤖

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Challenge: Describe your robot’s superpower in one sentence using only letters and emojis! Example: "Zoomy helps water plants fast! 🚿🌱"

Big Fact Table

Space Mini Facts

Multiple-Choice Quiz

1. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
   • A) Venus
   • B) Mars ✅
   • C) Jupiter
   • D) Mercury
2. Which animal is the tallest on land?
   • A) Elephant
   • B) Giraffe ✅
   • C) Camel
   • D) Horse
3. How many legs does a spider have?
   • A) Six
   • B) Eight ✅
   • C) Ten
   • D) Twelve

ASCII Maze

Start at S and find your way to E. No walls jumping! 😄

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Emoji Puzzles

• 🍎 + 🍌 = ? (Hint: A tasty fruit salad!)
• 🐱 + 🐟 = ? (Hint: A cat’s favorite dinner!)
• 🌧️ + ☂️ = ? (Hint: Stay dry!)
• 🔥 + 🍫 + ️🪵 + 🌀 = ? (Hint: Campfire treat!)

More Multiple-Choice Fun

1. Which animal purrs and loves naps?
   • A) Dog
   • B) Cat ✅
   • C) Cow
   • D) Duck
2. Which is a fruit?
   • A) Carrot
   • B) Potato
   • C) Apple ✅
   • D) Lettuce
3. What do plants need to grow?
   • A) Starlight only
   • B) Water, sunlight, soil ✅
   • C) Snowflakes
   • D) Sparkles

Mini Maze 2

Short cut from S to E. Can you trace it? ✍️

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About the Magazine

Fun Times Kids’ Magazine is a playful, text-only web magazine for curious children. We write stories, craft puzzles, and sprinkle giggles across every page—using only plain HTML. That means it loads fast and works almost anywhere. 🎉

Credits

Writers: Sunny Scribbles ✍️, Luna Laughs 😄, Astro Adventure 🚀

Illustrators (ASCII): Pixel Pals ☆, Line Friends ───, Dot Doodlers • • •

How We Make ASCII Art

ASCII art uses characters to draw pictures. Try it yourself! Start with shapes like triangles and circles, then add details like eyes and stars. Use -, |, /, \\ to make lines and * for sparkles. ✨

  /\_/\   <- cat ears
 ( o o )  <- eyes
  > ^ <   <- smile
        

Letter from the Editor

Hello, friends! Thank you for reading and playing along. Remember, every doodle, riddle, and fact can be the start of a brand-new idea. Keep a notebook, write your stories, and send us your best jokes. See you next issue! 🌟

Printed (in your heart) on June 2025. 💌