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.

Spot the Squares • Find these squares within the quilt.

Hello, Friends!

Furry Bear

How to Draw CUTE FOOD • Follow these steps to draw an adorable breakfast.

DECEMBER

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

Cookie Craze

A Home for Marshmallow

In a Flurry

Goofy Gallery • Make some funny portraits to use as playful gifts or place cards!

The Festive Fun-ivator • Take the quiz on page 15, then discover fun games and activities just for you!

Ventriloquist • Megan Piphus is an award-winning ventriloquist and a singer too!

CAMEL

Winter Wonder Mix

My Turn to Decide

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

Howl-iday Hero • “IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA, KEEP AT IT AND NEVER GIVE UP.”

CREATE

EVER WONDER?

BRAINPLAY

Slippery Slopes

Share Your Stuff!

Answers

Highlights for Children • DECEMBER 2025 • VOLUME 80 • NUMBER 12 • ISSUE NO. 890

Jokes and Riddles

Wacky Captions

DEAR HIGHLIGHTS

EDITORS’ PICK • We’re super excited to search for HIDDEN PICTURES this month!

WHAT’S WRONG? • It’s up to you!