Hopscotch articles from October 2001

Hopscotch archives from October 2001

Mysterious Mr. Cheney.
October 1, 2001... "Annie!" Mrs. Ross called sharply from the kitchen. Annie winced. Something was wrong. She hurried down the hallway. There lay a cardboard box, flaps tucked in securely. Bump! Thump! Scratch-scratch. "Meow," came a tiny, muted voice from...

A Little Kitten.
October 1, 2001... A Little Kitten I'd rather have a little kitten Than a whale that swims in the sea. I'd rather have a little kitten Than a buzzing bumble bee. I'd rather have a little kitten Than a bear that eats wild honey....

Hidden picture puzzle.
October 1, 2001... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] sock rocket carrot tepee glove bird (2) mice football art brush acorn pony beet pencil mitten heart flashlight (3) candles toothbrush...

Too much of a good thing.
October 1, 2001... Remember how good that first, freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie ' tasted? Um-m-m... delicious! But by the time you had bitten into cookie number six, somehow, the flavor of chocolate chip cookies was starting to lose its appeal. That's...

Boss cat.
October 1, 2001... BOSS CAT I'm the boss; I run this house. I put fear in every mouse Who dares within my walls to creep-- Unless, of course, I'm fast asleep. Molly lives at my house too. She tries to tell me what to do, But...

The littlest wild cat.
October 1, 2001... Everyone knows about big wild cats like lions and tigers. But did you know that the smallest wild cats in the world are called rusty-spotted cats, and they are less than half the size of your house cat? That's right. A rusty-spotted cat...

Why does my cat act so crazy?
October 1, 2001... Have you ever watched your cat stare at something that's not there or dig her paws into a blanket over and over, as if she were kneading bread? You probably wondered why Fluffy acts so weird sometimes. Actually, there are some good reasons...

Catty expressions.
October 1, 2001... Match these cat sayings to what they mean. 1. Act like the cat that a. Being too nosy can get you into swallowed the canary. trouble. 2. Cat got your tongue? b. Can't you answer? 3....

Fat Cat Mickey.
October 1, 2001... Fat Cat Mickey Fat Cat Mickey is As big as a house, But so scared of his shadow He flees from a mouse. So where can he hide If a stranger comes near? If he runs into a bag, Out sticks his rear. ...

Rocking kitten: you can rock your own kitten to sleep in just six easy steps!
October 1, 2001... MATERIALS * construction paper (or discarded manila envelope or discarded manila folder) * scissors * white glue stick DIRECTIONS 1. Make a copy of the rocking kitten. 2. Cut out the kitten. 3. Fold the...

Cartoons.
October 1, 2001... Difficult, maybe, but not impossible. Finally, something we can both agree on.

Catty salad.
October 1, 2001... To make your family purr with satisfaction, try this peachy salad. For four salads, you will need: * 1 can of peach halves * 1/2 cup of grated carrot * 4 leaves of lettuce * 4 small slices of apple with peeling for the mouth...

The cat who liked music.
October 1, 2001... Melanie stormed out of her piano teacher's house and headed down the street toward home. It had been an awful lesson--really awful. How could she keep messing up the F-sharp? And it was only a week until her recital. She was so deep in...

Cat word find.
October 1, 2001... Circle the letters of the words you find. Cross the word off the list. Look forwards, backwards, up, down, and diagonally. After all the words are found, the letters remaining will spell the name of a cat. ACTIVE AFFECTIONATE ...

Cat riddles.
October 1, 2001... 1. What type of fish do cats like to eat? 2. Which island do cats like to vacation at? 3. How do cats cry out to each other? 4. What are a cat's favorite mountains? 5. What do cats like to dip their french fries in? 6....

Cat's Meow quiz: cats are interesting creatures. How much do you really know about them? Take this short quiz to find out.
October 1, 2001... 1. Scientists say cats are either big or little. Little cats cannot--. a. roar b. eat meat c. leap 2. Our back teeth are wide and flat. A cat's back teeth are--. a. also wide and flat b. narrow and sharp c....

My wide-awake cat.
October 1, 2001... My wide-awake cat You slept all day upon my bed, And now that I've put down my head, You're wide awake and ready to play. No wonder, you slept all day!

Here, kitty.
October 1, 2001... The cat's out of the bag. Using the definitions, complete the words below. Each starts with the letters CAT. 1. cat A disaster 2. cat A list of items 3. cat ...

The well-mannered Cat: when mouse scorned Cat for being rude, Cat washed before she ate her food. But Cat soon learned it was much wiser to wash with dinner safe inside her!
October 1, 2001... Once long ago, Cat hunted all day without finding a thing to eat. Finally, she caught a mouse. That was the end of Mouse, wasn't it? Oh, no! As Cat opened her mouth to take the first bite, Mouse spoke up. "Cat, have you no manners? Hasn't...

Is your cat right- or left-handed?(Science)
October 1, 2001... Do you or a friend have a pet cat? Here is a great science experiment you can do with your cat. Don't worry, your cat won't mind doing this experiment over and over. In fact, your cat will "eat up" this experiment! CAT "HANDS"--Cats have...

Tell me a story--about cats.
October 1, 2001... "Hey, diddle Diddle, the cat and the fiddle..." Some of our earliest story-time memories probably involve tales about cats. Who could forget the Mother Goose rhymes about the Pussy Cat who went "to London to look at the Queen" or the Three...

Suzy, the lion, and her two kittens.
October 1, 2001... In this picture find: * bell * pencil * sea gull * ice cream cone * telephone receiver * pair of glasses * turkey * leaf * heart * face [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Now that's a cat's meow.
October 1, 2001... Summer invited some friends to her party and asked them to bring their cats and kittens. Amber brought 1 cat and 1 kitten. Emily brought 3 cats and 2 kittens. Johanna brought 3 cats and 5 kittens. Summer already had 2 cats and 3 kittens. ...

Do you know?
October 1, 2001... Do you know? Studying a lynx in a zoo, zoologists have found that this cat can smell a rat that is 250 feet away, a rabbit at 1000 feet, and a deer at 2000 feet. Not only can the lynx smell well, but it can also jump six feet into the air...

Thanksgiving puzzle.
October 1, 2001... Find the Thanksgiving words in the puzzle below. Use the list to help you. When you have circled all the words, the remaining letters will spell out a message. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FALL FOOD MAIZE OCEAN FAMILY ...

The mystery teacher: based on a true story.
October 1, 2001... It was about a year ago when I realized how my mind could run away with me. One little gift sent me into a tizzy for 24 hours. The image of myself hugging a wrapped box still amazes me. First, I must explain how the whole event started. ...

Potsy's pen pal club.
October 1, 2001... Dear Readers, These are the new additions of Hopscotch girls who want to he pen pals. These do not include girls on the previous list. To receive the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope. We'll send you the...

Potsy's post office.
October 1, 2001... Dear Potsy, Hi! My name is Kelsey and I am nine years old. I have two brothers. Martin is six and Timmy is four. My sister is Christine who is one. I am homeschooled. We had fish, but they died. My birthday was January 20. Can you make an...