Fun For Kidz articles from May 2004

Fun For Kidz archives from May 2004

Otto the Otter who didn't like water.(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 1, 2004... Said Mama Otter, "Otto, you oughter love water." Replied Otto the Otter, "I don't like water. It's wet." Said Mama Otter, "Otto, all others eat abaloney." Replied Otto the Otter, "Make mine plain baloney I'll add the cheese." ...

Afternoon with an Otter.
May 1, 2004... The woods were quiet that May afternoon. The only sounds were a woodpecker tap-tapping on a tree and the soft gurgle of the brook. Until... Splash! Startled, I hurried toward the brook. Ripples stirred a small pool, and as I watched,...

Alphabet animal hunt.
May 1, 2004... By going up, down, backwards, forwards, and diagonally, circle an animal or bird from each letter of the alphabet, with the exception of the letter U. The left-over letters will give you a little message from all the animals. Armadillo...

Schotzie's doghouse.(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 1, 2004... Lions and tigers and bears Oh my! They usually scare me; I never know why. I guess cause they're big, And I'm kinda small. But that shouldn't matter, Not really at all. Some animals are Very gentle and kind, Even though...

Animal farm fun.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... 1. In the barnyard are 7 cats, 5 dogs, and some goats. There is a of 20 animals. How many goats are there? 2. The farmer went to the zoo to look at the animals. He saw 5 camels, twice that many bears; 12 tigers, half that many lions; 9...

Stunts & puzzles.
May 1, 2004... Galloping Horses On the opposite page you will find three strange drawings. They look like two drawings of horses bucking and one drawing of two riders. The question is can the two riders tame the horses so they will run at a fast gallop?...

The castaways!(The Buckley Family )(Excerpt)
May 1, 2004... Previously: The Buckley Family is a family of hares that were shipwrecked on a deserted island, uninhabited by any other talking beasts. The most unusual thing about this island is that it seems to be inhabited by a strange variety of wildlife....

Don't be a scaredy cat!
May 1, 2004... If you hear a loud thump In the middle of the night, Are you covered with goose bumps Because of your fright? Now don't be a scare@ cat As you try this word game. Each saying has an animal As part of its name....

Rhyming animal riddles.
May 1, 2004... 1. I make a croaky sound. Sometimes I blend in with the ground. I like to sit on a log. My name is --. 2. I come out at night. I have good eyesight. When I hang upside down, I look flat. My name is --. 3. In winter, I hibernate, Living...

Raccoons forest friends.
May 1, 2004... Marty and Miki, two raccoons, came to live with us after their homes were cut down by loggers. Had they been left in their tree cavities, even after the trees were down, their mothers would have found them and moved them to a safe place....

The Day the Animals Came.(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
May 1, 2004... THE DAY THE ANIMALS CAME A STORY OF SAINT FRANCIS DAY by Frances Ward Weller This story is based on a real-life happening that takes place every year on the first Sunday in October when people bring their pets to church to be blessed. (32...

The True-Or-False Book Dogs.(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
May 1, 2004... THE TRUE-OR-FALSE BOOK DOGS by Patricia Lauber Learn how certain wolves became dogs and how dogs became specialized while retaining wolf-like traits. (32 pages)

Harold's Tail.(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
May 1, 2004... HAROLD'S TAIL by John Bemelmans Marciano Harold is a squirrel who lives in a small park in New York City. When he is convinced to shave off his tail fur, he discovers that he looks like a common rat. Then his adventure begins. (130 pages)

Lizards: Weird and Wonderful.(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
May 1, 2004... LIZARDS Weird and Wonderful by Margery Facklam Find out the differences between a lizard and a salamander, about a lizard that can run on water, and how a chuckwalla's loose skin can save its life. Thirteen reptiles are described. (32...

Dolphin Talk: Whistles, Clicks, and Clapping Jaws.(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
May 1, 2004... Dolphin Talk Whistles, Clicks, and Clapping Jaws by Wendy Pfeffer Find out how dolphins talk to each other in their lively underwater world, as they click, whistle, and squeak. (32 pages)

The rhinoceros.(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 1, 2004... The rhinoceros, it seems to us, Is something quite preposterous. His hide is thick; his hair is thin; He cannot smile; he will not grin. He's far too wide; he's much too tall. He hardly has a tail at all. He...

Make bear MacBean.
May 1, 2004... You Will Need: * 1 square of wood--about 12 inches by 12 inches * paint in color of your choice * assorted, dried beans and macaroni * a full bottle of white, craft glue (permanent) * use of a drill To Make: 1....

Animal quest.
May 1, 2004... Can you find the name of an animal hidden in each sentence below? Each animal name will be formed from parts of two or more words next to each other. To help you, the hidden words are in alphabetical order. Example: Lend me a pen,...

Classifying animals.(Science)
May 1, 2004... In order to study living things, scientists have organized them into five groups; this is called classification. Plants and animals are two examples of such groups. But how can scientists organize the groups. Just think of all the animals you...

A bird-resistant feeder for smart squirrels only.
May 1, 2004... Let's face it, squirrels are a lot like what they eat--nuts! Despite their nuttiness (or perhaps because of it) they are fun to watch--especially as they attempt to find their next meal or hunt for tasty stuff to stick in one of their many food...

Camouflaged Critters.
May 1, 2004... Many animals use camouflage to blend into their surroundings. Seven animals are hiding in the letter maze. To find them, connect letters to spell out: FIND THE SEVEN CAMOUFLAGED CRITTERS HIDING IN THIS PUZZLE. You may move any direction, but...

Gator-Bait.(American alligator)
May 1, 2004... What luck! You're in Florida for the first time in your life. As your family sits at a picnic table in a local park discussing plans for the week, you are distracted by something small on the bank of the pond behind you. Could it be? Why yes,...

Alligator Salsa.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... What do alligators, cinnamon, and Mexico have in common? Try an oval-shaped fruit, with bumpy green skin that's related to cinnamon (in the Laurel family) and grown in Mexico and California. Still can't guess? AVOCADOS are sometimes called...

Walk & talk like the animals.
May 1, 2004... Do you match any of these animal descriptions? Find out! Unscramble the animal names and write them where they belong in the sayings below. 1. When you are nervous, you get -- in your stomach. 2. To be ready in two shakes of a -- 's...

Where the Buffalo roam.
May 1, 2004... More than a century ago, six million bison roamed the plains of the United States. But now for the current question.... How many bison will roam the floors and shelves of your bedroom? Since you're the bison collector, you get to decide....

Zoo animals.
May 1, 2004... After you have found all the listed words, there are some letters that are left over. These are the letters you didn't use in finding all the words. These letters spell out the answer to a riddle. To find the answer, copy down the letters...

Mystery picture puzzle.
May 1, 2004... (2) tepees pencil snail cup bat match needle pennant bell candycane carrot turtle mushroom sock ice cream cone whale (2) worms heart boot