Magazine Overview
Each issue gives children different ways to explore:
- Read about local animals, plants and science
- Solve puzzles and try activities
- Enjoy original illustrations and photography
- Continue with related video and audio content
Bringing Nature and Learning into Children’s Hands
Ribbit! combines engaging stories, science learning and environmental awareness in a format designed for young readers. Each issue gives children a new way to learn about the natural world throughout the year.
32 Pages
Every issue contains 32 pages of stories, science, illustrations and activities.
Published Quarterly
A new issue arrives with each season, giving children fresh subjects to explore throughout the year.
Always Free
Ribbit! is distributed at no cost to children, families, educators and community partners.
Print, Video and Audio
The printed magazine is supported by digital content that gives children more than one way to explore a subject.
Local Nature,
Close to Home
Ribbit! focuses on nature children can find in and around Columbus.
No Advertising
Ribbit! contains no advertising. Every page is reserved for stories, science, illustrations and activities created for children.
The Ribbit! Media Library
The learning continues beyond the pages of Ribbit! Magazine. The Media Library gives children, families and educators more ways to explore each issue through original videos, audio quizzes and digital editions.
Video Stories Bring Each Issue to Life
Children can visit local destinations, meet community experts and see science in action through videos created to accompany each issue.
Audio Stories & Quizzes Make Learning Interactive
Children can listen, answer questions and revisit what they learned through an audio content connected to each issue.
Every Issue Is Available Online
Readers can explore current and previous issues of Ribbit! Magazine from home, school or anywhere they want to learn.
Your Gift Opens New Ways to Learn
