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Customer Reviews

A Great Magazine Written and Illustrated by Kids

2005-02-13
As the publisher of "Creative Kids," my opinion is going to be a little biased, but I wanted to address a couple of the reviews below. (1) Some people confuse "Creative Kids Magazine" with "Better Homes and Gardens, Creative Kids" -- a pretty reasonable point of confusion. The "Not What I Expected" review below is about the "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine, not "Creative Kids." (2) The "Definitely Not for the Average or Above Average Kid" review is a little trickier. The reader is right in that "Creative Kids" only publishes the very best work of kids nationally. The magazine has extremely "high standards." We're guilty as charged. However, I don't think a child needs to be a "genius" to read the stories, work the logic puzzles, find the hidden pictures, or laugh at the jokes we publish. "Creative Kids" features very talented kids writing for all kinds of readers.

Definitely NOT for the average or above average kid!

2004-05-15
When I read the description of this magazine it sounded like an awesome magazine that showcased kids work....and it does showcase kids work. But definitely NOT the "average" kids or even "above average" kids work. There are poems, stories etc. that are supposedly written by 6 years olds and up that rival even the most sophisticated poetry of modern and classic writers known today. It sets an unrealistically high standard for most kids. It does serve as a major ego boost for the parents of arguably genius level children. We will not be getting it again.

Wrong magazine

2004-03-10
The previous customer's review is not for this magazine. This magazine contains work by children 8-14 and is by kids, for kids. It showcases children's writing (stories and poems), artwork, and games. It is really a unique magazine and kids love it.

The customer is referring to the Better Homes and Garden magazine that has the same name.

Not What I Expected 2004-02-25
I bought this magazine expecting it to contain projects and stories for kids similar to Family Fun magazine. However,the abstract for this publication is misleading: "Ideas and activities to entertain, challenge, and stimulate creativity in children ages 8-14." Most, if not all, of the activities are for parents to make, construct, sew, etc. for their kids. In the Spring 2004 issue there is a section entitled "Rainy Day Playroom" that shows parents how to decorate and constuct items for a theme bedroom. This issue also contains plans for building a coffee table and tree swing that both require the use of power tools including a drill and circular saw. Sadly, none of these projects indicate how a parent and child might share the work required. The articles are also focused toward parents with titles like "Good Manners -- teach your kids how to write thoughtful thank-you notes." I gave it a mediocre rating because this magazine is not what it claims. That said, I still plan to subscribe. The articles are well written and the ideas are wonderful. The rainy day theme room was very creative and I plan to sew several of the "personali-t's" t-shirts for my daughter. If it was named "Creative Parent" I'd give it five stars. Just don't buy this magazine for your "creative kid," unless you don't mind them asking you to make this stuff.

A Cut Above Other Magazines for Kids 2005-07-04
Simply put, this magazine is a cut above other magazines for kids that are out there. I was disappointed with most of the children's magazines that were available for my ten-year-old daughter. Then, I found "Creative Kids." Filled with the thoughts and ideas of actual kids, this magazine offers interesting and substantial opinion and fiction. It's really fun and intelligent reading for young people. My daughter really enjoys the magazine.

High-Interest Reading for Kids 2005-07-03
As a homeschooling parent, I'm always looking for quality reading materials that my kids will enjoy. "Creative Kids" really achieves this goal. Both of my kids like reading the stories and playing the games in the magazine. My daughter has submitted work to the magazine for publication. Though her short story was rejected for publication, she did receive a very encouraging letter for the magazine's editor. I would recommend this publication to any parent seeking high-interest reading for their children.

This Magazine is Really Cool! 2005-05-16
I love "Creative Kids" magazine! I've been a subscriber for three years. My favorite part is the puzzles and games, but the "Speak Out" section is cool too. I like that the magazine is written by kids like me -- it's not just a bunch of adults writing about what they think kids want to read. It's a totally cool magazine that any kid would like.

Readers are Important at Creative Kids 2005-05-09
As a customer service representative at Prufrock Press, I was concerned to read about the trouble you had with the trial subscription you ordered off of our Prufrock Press web site. I'm not sure why you posted your concerns on Amazon, but if you will just call us toll-free (800-998-2208), we'll be happy to get you a replacement for your missing issue. "Creative Kids Magazine" has been published for more then 25 years for satisfied readers across the country. The last thing we would would want do is gain a prospective subscriber like you and then not send a trial copy! We want folks to receive those trial issues so that they can see and subscribe to our magazine. Our readers are very important to us, and I'm sorry your experience wasn't a very positive one.

Trial version scam 2005-04-16
I thought I would ask for free trials for gifted magazines from Prufrock Press (including Creative Kids) magazines, to overview (as stated per their website) and choose one or two I would wish to subscribe to.

It stated: "After I receive my trial issue, please bill me... If I am not completely satisfied, I will simply write "cancel" on my bill and owe nothing. No risk. No obligation."

Guess what? Never received a first invoice or magazine, just a statement that read 'second notice' to pay up for Creative Kids magazine I never recieved!!! Of course I asked to cancel everything. Has this happened to anyone else too?