Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from January 1997

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from January 1997

Congratulations to the Vegetable of the Year. (corn is selected as the favorite vegetable by readers)
January 1, 1997... The votes have been counted and you've selected as your Vegetable of the YeaR -- Colonel Lotta Corn. Let's hear from our winner. "Thank you, Humpty Dumpy readers, for choosing me Vegetable of the Year. For 10,000 years, I've supplied...

The jungle of jokes. (short story)
January 1, 1997... Long ago, in a land far away, there was a jungle where the animals told jokes all the time. It started when Charley Chimp found a joke book on the trail. He read the first joke out loud: "What do you do with a green monster? Wait until it's...

Tickling your funny bone. (physiological aspects of laughter)
January 1, 1997... Do jokes make you laugh? Do you giggle when someone tickles you? Laughing makes you feel good, doesn't it? Some people say that when something is funny, it tickles your brain. They believe laughter was invented to scratch that itch....

Announcing the 1997 Tulip Time Scholarship Games. (includes list of words for spelling bee)
January 1, 1997... This year's event will be even bigger and better than last year's. There will be running, golf, soccer, and basketball competitions and a spelling bee. The winners will receive scholarships from many fine universilties and colleges. ...

Mix & fix: apple boats. (recipe)
January 1, 1997... There are all kinds of boats. Sailboats for relaxing, ski boats for exciting adventures, rowboats for fishing, and apple boats for snacking. What? You've never heard of an apple boat? They're great fun to make and to eat! Plus, apple...

Out with the old, in with the new. (body parts that are continually replaced)
January 1, 1997... Did you know that when a starfish loses an arm, it grows a new one? And if a salamander's leg is cut off, a new one grows in its place? Unfortunately, you can't grow new arms and legs. But your body can replace other parts. Can you guess which...

Take a bow, Barnaby. (short story)
January 1, 1997... Chickadee flew to Barnaby's burrow. He cocked his head and peered into the hole. "Chick-a-dee-dee," he called. "Come out, Barnaby Come tell me if spring is on the way." Barnaby stirred in his cozy den and drifted back to sleep. ...

Hooray, hooray, it's Saturday! (poem)
January 1, 1997... Let's go to the park. Let's jump and let's run. Let's slide down the slide And swing in the sun. Let's fly our new kite And bounce our new ball. Let's climb up the bars And be ten feet tall. Let's merry-go-round. Let's hum and let' sing....

Just me and my dad. (interactive storybook)(Evaluation) (Software Review)
January 1, 1997... Go camping with Little Critter and his dad, or visit the city with Little Critter and his mom. Mercer Mayer's lovable Critter family comes to life in these interactive storybooks. Little Critter will read each story to you. Then click on...

If a child is sick with an ear infection, can she still get a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination?(Ask Dr. Cory)(Parent's Guide)
January 1, 1997... Dear Dr. Cory: If a child is sick with an ear infection, can she still get a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination? Laura Lipson Columbus, Ohio Dear Ms. Lipson: There is no reason to delay vaccinating mildly ill children for...

I recently read about a child who had an emergency situation because she received overdoses of Tylenol. How did this happen? Is it really that easy to do?(Ask Dr. Cory)(Parent's Guide)
January 1, 1997... Dear Dr. Cory: I recently read about a child who had an emergency situation because she received overdoses of Tylenol. How did this happen? Is it really that easy to do? Sharon Mills Raleigh, North Carolina Dear Ms. Mills: The case...

Tips on giving medicine correctly.(Ask Dr. Cory)(Parent's Guide)
January 1, 1997... * Before giving any medicine to your child (particularly if he is younger than two years of age) consult your child's doctor. * Call your child's doctor or nurse practitioner if you have any questions regarding the dosage of medication that...

Baby-sitter basics. (includes related information on the Safe Sitter Program and other tips)(Parent's Guide)
January 1, 1997... There comes a time when every parent needs to hire a baby sitter. Leaving your child with a sitter can be difficult. To make the situation easier for everyone, talk with the prospective sitter before hiring him or her. Even if the sitter was...

My special toothbrush. (poem)
January 1, 1997... I have a special toothbrush; It's red and blue and white. I brush my teeth each morning And then again at night. My teeth feel clean and sparkly; They look so nice and bright. I'm glad I have a toothbrush That's red and blue and white!

Just me and my mom. (interactive storybook)(Evaluation) (Software Review)
January 1, 1997... Go camping with Little Critter and his dad, or visit the city with Little Critter and his mom. Mercer Mayer's lovable Critter family comes to life in these interactive storybooks. Little Critter will read each story to you. Then click on...