Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from April 1997

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from April 1997

Spots! (poem)
April 1, 1997... Do dinosaurs get chickenpox? Do they itch from toe to head? Do their moms take their temperature And tuck them safe in bed? Do they have to sit upon the couch And read while they are sore? Do their mothers turn...

Garden time. (poem)
April 1, 1997... It's spring! It's time to plant again! We'll plant a garden, one to ten. First we dig and pull the weeds. One to ten, we plant the seeds. Beans on a pole will be great fun. Mom says one pole, count it, one. ...

Funny food names.
April 1, 1997... Is a STRAWBERRY made of STRAW? Is a GRAPEFRUIT a big, yellow GRAPE? Are HAMBURGERS made of HAM? Are SANDWICHES full of SAND? No, of course not. But let's see how these foods got their names. STRAW FRUIT Strawberry plants have...

Let the games begin. (information about the 1997 Tulip Time Scholarship Games)
April 1, 1997... What: 1997 Tulip Time Scholarship Games Where: Fitness Farm 2345 West 44th Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 Date: Saturday, April 26--rain or shine Time: Register from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Races begin at 10:30 A.M....

The memory garden. (short story)
April 1, 1997... Grandma, why is your garden a memory garden?" Sarah asked, knocking dirt off some bulbs. "Each flower reminds me of the friend who gave me the bulb or seed," said Grandma. "Cousin Sada gave me this iris one Christmas. Some of the bulbs...

Yummy banana shake. (recipe)
April 1, 1997... You'll love this yummy, healthful shake that is a snap to make. Ask a grown-up to help you. What you need: 1 medium banana, sliced 1 cup strawberries, sliced 1/4 cup orange juice 1 1/2 cups cold milk 1/4 teaspoon almond...

Pitter, patter, plip, plop. (poem)
April 1, 1997... Pitter, patter, plip, plop, I'm out on a spree. My tongue is catching rain As it plops down on me. I'm kicking up raindrops. They're making quite a spray. I'm getting soaking wet As I play, play, play!...

Orly's draw-a-story.(Evaluation) (Software Review)
April 1, 1997... Do you like to draw? Do you like to tell stories? You can do both with Orly's Draw-A-Story. Orly likes to tell stories, too. She tells stories about her adventures with her best friend, Lancelot the Frog, and about Jamaica, the island...

My daughter is left-handed. I want to know if it is harder for a left-handed child to learn than it is for a right-handed child. If so, what can I do to help her?(Ask Dr. Cory)
April 1, 1997... Dear Dr. Cory: My daughter is left-handed. I want to know if it is harder for a left-handed child to learn to write than it is for a right-handed child. If so, what can I do to help her? Dear Ms. Childs: I directed your question to...

During a tornado, where should you go when there are windows in every room of the house?(Ask Dr. Cory)
April 1, 1997... Dear Dr. Cory: During a tornado, where should you go when there are windows in every room of the house? Dear Ms. Henderson: As I am sure you know, the safest place to be in a tornado is in the lowest level of a building, such as the...

Tornado safety tips.(Ask Dr. Cory)
April 1, 1997... From the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency * Know where your shelter is before you need it. * Don't open windows. Opening them causes damaging winds to enter the structure. Instead go immediately to a...

Is your child ready for a two-wheeler? (bicycle; includes safety tips)
April 1, 1997... Your four year old loves to ride his tricycle. The only problem is his knees are hitting the handlebars. But is he ready to move up to a two-wheeler? According to experts, he probably is. If your child can climb on and off a bike well, then...

Kite ship. (poem)
April 1, 1997... On seashore days, My kite drifts high Through wind-tossed clouds In a blue sea sky. Like a small red ship With a bright green sail, It skims cloud waves With its long rudder tail.