41: The Impossible Issue

For: Girls, ages 5 to 12, who have big dreams and high hopes Issue 41 Highlights: Imagine a world where all great things are possible—and then start making them happen; learn how to shoot for the moon from Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch; make art that changes the world with artist Robin Frohardt; get inspired by animals who defy expectations—and find out how it feels to get a sloth hug—from biomechanist Melody Young, Ph.D.; build a magical sand-powered DIY toy that moves on its own; read a comic by bestselling graphic novelist Lucy Knisley about inventor Beulah Louise Henry, who always found a better way; read an uplifting short story about a girl who literally overcomes every obstacle by Newbery Honor-winning author Karina Yan Glaser; bake a mixed berry pie—and spread kindness—with baker Natasha Burton, owner of Mixed Fillings Pie Shop in Jacksonville, Florida. Plus! A secret code, a claw machine-themed search-and-find, a mystery mosaic, word games, a tear-out poster and more! Hours of screen-free, educational fun. Issue 41 Short Story Contributor: Karina Yan Glaser is the bestselling author of many books, including the 2026 Newbery Honor book The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli, The Vanderbeekers series, A Duet for Home, and Poppy Song Bakes a Way. Issue 41 Comic contributor: Lucy Knisley is the bestselling author of many graphic novels, including The Peapod Farm series (Apple Crush, Stepping Stones, and Sugar Shack), and picture books, including the forthcoming Searching for Wocks. Cover Art: Parapaboom International customers are responsible for any customs or VAT fees.