Fun For Kidz articles from March 2003

Fun For Kidz archives from March 2003

Name that dog.
March 1, 2003... Did you ever wonder how the different breeds of dogs got their names? Great Dane is a fitting title for a great big dog, even if he's not from Denmark. But how did the St. Bernard get his name? And can a pointer really point? Many dogs...

Schotzie's doghouse.(children's humor)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Jude took me to the doctor last week. A doctor for pets is called a veterinarian. I wasn't sick or anything. We just went so I could get my annual check-up and shots (ouch). Our vet's building is funny. It has one door for cats and one...

Footprints of man's best friend.
March 1, 2003... You can spot footprints belonging to many different animals whether you live in the city or the country. Snow, sand, mud, dust, even wet pavement can show footprints. How can you tell the difference between prints made by man's best friend--the...

My Cat Rascal.(Poem)
March 1, 2003... Last week when I got on the bus And sat down next to my friend Gus, My cat jumped up and sat with us. Oh, no, I thought, this will not do. Rascal, who's stubborn as a mule, Has gotten a ride to school. Not cool! When it was time to go...

Pet puzzler.
March 1, 2003... Pets can make wonderful friends. Hidden in the puzzle are 18 pet-related words. Search up, down, forward, backward, and diagonally. Unused letters spell out two things that all pets need from their owners. CANARY CAT COMPANION DOG FERRET...

Pet puzzler.(Hidden Picture Puzzler)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Find an egg, sailboat, comb, banana, pencil, boot, cup, toothbrush, flag, ruler, iron, feather, football, butterfly, heart, bone, sock, and carrot. Pet Puzzler from page 17 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Imaginary pets: here are a few fun stunts you can do with "imaginary pets." Fido the world's smallest pet dog.
March 1, 2003... "Would you like to see my dog, Fido? He's just a little fellow. I keep him right here in this shoe box. He won't bite, will you, Fido? No, he's great. Do you want to see him? I have to open the box very carefully because I don't want him to...

Pet celebration: logic puzzle.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... (Answers on page 49) Four friends brought their pets to the Pet Celebration Event. From the clues given, can you match the pet with its owner? Friends: Robert, James, Amy, Sara Pets: Frog, Rabbit, Cat, Snake Clues: ...

Deep sea collecting.(collecting aquarium ornaments)
March 1, 2003... Attention, fish owners! Does your aquarium look the same as the day you set it up? Do your fish need a change of scenery? If you're nodding your head, it's time to start a collection of aquarium ornaments. You can get great ideas by...

The castaways! Chapter nine: of Fang and Fur.
March 1, 2003... Previously: The Buckley Family is a family of hares that were shipwrecked while enroute to Europe. They landed on a deserted island, uninhabited by any other talking beasts. Since making this island their home, they have made a garden,...

Make an auto water boy for your pet.(Workshop)
March 1, 2003... Give yourself, your cat, dog, or other pet a break, and make this amazing auto water boy! This auto water boy, which never gets tired or bored, not only makes taking care of a pet simpler, it is fun to watch it work! The auto water boy...

Man's best friend.(dog puzzle)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Throughout history, dogs have been of importance to people, both in work and play. Twenty-one dog breeds are hidden in the puzzle. Search forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally. The unused letters will then spell out two more of these...

Parrot talk.
March 1, 2003... This morning I woke up to a catfight, although a glance showed my cat P.K. asleep on the floor. Then I heard my voice counting: one, two, three, four, five. I covered my head and went back to sleep. By now, I knew this noise came from my...

My Favorite Pet.(Poem)
March 1, 2003... I have a favorite pet Called Mr. Snapper. He is very small And quite a little napper. He lies around in his bowl, Stretching out his neck. His head pops out of the water When I come in to check. ...

Turtles!(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The following words are types of turtles or something related to turtles. Search for the words up, down, diagonally, across, and backwards. Color all the squares that have a dot in them. The letters that are left spell an interesting trivia...

Pet worms!!!
March 1, 2003... Did you ever sing the song that goes like this: Nobody likes me. Everybody hates me. Guess I'll go eat worms: Great, big, juicy ones, Long, thin, skinny ones, Itsy-bitzy, fuzzy-wuzzy ones, Yum, yummy, yum,...

Hidden picture puzzle.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... ring sock snake alligator candle (2) hearts shoe wristwatch scoop bell moth turtle knife (3) birds cherry jelly bean boot envelope tepee pennant duck Hidden Picture Puzzle from page 40 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Aminals.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... "He followed me home. Can I keep him, Mama?"

Win the hamsters.(The Pet Store)
March 1, 2003... Triplets Jenny, Kenny, and Lenny visited the pet store along with their parents, Denny and Penny. The owner, Mr. Benny, was a very nice man. He showed his visitors all the animals and answered many questions for them. Jenny, Kenny, and Lenny...

Feline funnies.(Pet Riddles)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Q. Who brings cats presents at Christmas? A. Santa Claws Q. What do felines use to groom themselves? A. A cata-comb Q. How do you know when a cat is playing a joke? A. When it's just kitten (kidding) around Q. Why...

Rabbit riddlers & bunny funnies.(Pet Riddles)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Q. Where do rabbits do their grocery marketing? A. At the Hop and Shop Bill: Does eating carrots really improve your eyesight? Bob: Yes. Have you ever seen a rabbit with glasses? Q. What do you call it when rabbits retreat in...

Canine howlers.(Pet Riddles)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Q. How can you recognize a dogwood tree? A. By its bark Q. Why shouldn't you let sleeping dogs lie? A. Honesty is always the best policy. Joe: My dog can talk. Moe: Prove it. Joe: Spot, what does sandpaper feel like?...