The best screen-free Christian gift for a child is one that keeps showing up. A magazine subscription does exactly that. Instead of one box on one day, kids get a new issue with their name on it every other month, all year long.
That's why so many grandparents, aunts and godparents are choosing The Generous Family Magazine, a Christian print magazine for kids ages 4 to 12.
Why a magazine beats another toy
1. It lasts all year
Toys get forgotten by February. A subscription arrives six times a year, so the excitement comes back again and again. Every issue is a fresh reminder that someone who loves them is thinking of them.
2. It gets kids off screens
Kids spend enough time on tablets. A print magazine gives them something to hold, flip through and pass around the table. One grandparent put it this way: they get excited when a new issue arrives, and she loves knowing she's giving them something that encourages good values.
3. It plants faith and values
Every issue is centered on Jesus. Kids get a family devotion, a Scripture poster to memorize, and stories about real people living generously. It's fun first, but it's quietly shaping their hearts too.
4. It brings the family together
With pages for little readers and big readers, siblings can share one magazine. Many families make it a read-together moment after dinner or on a road trip.
5. It's easy to mail across the country
Live far away from the grandkids? You don't have to ship anything. The magazine goes straight to their door with free U.S. shipping.
What kids get in every issue
- A comic adventure with Denny, Bonnie and friends
- A family devotion with a question to talk about
- A recipe to make and share
- A Kid Reporter interview with someone living generously
- Clean, silly jokes
- A pull-out Scripture poster
- Coloring and seek-and-find for little readers, chapter stories and puzzles for big readers
How to give it as a gift
- Go to the magazine page and choose 1 year ($59, 6 issues) or 2 years ($99, 12 issues).
- At checkout, put the child's name and address in the shipping section.
- Print the free A magazine is coming! gift card and tuck it into a birthday card or under the tree.
That's it. The first issue shows up soon after, and a new one arrives every other month.
Good to know before you give
- Free U.S. shipping on every issue.
- Love It Guarantee: if the family doesn't love the first issue, email us within 30 days of it arriving for a full refund.
- It renews automatically at the end of the term so there's no gap in issues. If you only want to give one year, you can cancel anytime before the renewal date.
Frequently asked questions
What age is this gift best for?
Kids ages 4 to 12. Younger kids enjoy the coloring, seek-and-find and read-aloud stories. Older kids dive into the chapter stories, puzzles and Kid Reporter pages.
Can I send it to a different address than mine?
Yes. Just enter the child's address as the shipping address at checkout.
Is it a good Christmas or birthday gift?
It's a great one. Pair it with the printable gift card so there's something to open on the day, then the magazines keep coming all year.
Give a gift they'll run to the mailbox for
Give The Generous Family Magazine and make every other month feel like their birthday.
