Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from January 2002

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from January 2002

Come out, Barnaby.
January 1, 2002... Chickadee flew to Barnaby's burrow. He cocked his head and peered into the hole. "Chick-a-dee-dee," he called. "Come out, Barnaby. Is spring on the way?" Barnaby stirred in his cozy den and drifted back to sleep. Snowshoe Hare...

Let's jump! Let's run! Let's swing!
January 1, 2002... 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...

What tickles you?
January 1, 2002... What do bees chew? bumble gum. What's black and white and red all over? An embarrassed Dalmatian. What's greenish-brown and jumps really high? A grasshopper with hiccups. Do jokes make you laugh? Do you giggle when...

What's in a name.
January 1, 2002... Is a STRAWBERRY made of STRAW? Is a GRAPEFRUIT a big, yellow GRAPE? Are HAMBURGERS made of HAM? Are SANDWICHES full of SAND? No, but then how did these foods get their names? STRAW FRUIT Strawberry plants have long stems that grow...

2002 scholarship spelling bee.
January 1, 2002... Our spelling bee is good practice for kids who hope to compete in the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee someday. Here is a partial list of words from the eight-and-under list. New words will be added in each issue of the magazine. ...

Happy tulip time!
January 1, 2002... This year's Tulip Time Scholarship Games will be bigger and better than ever. The main events are: Track Swimming Golf Tennis Soccer Basketball Biathlon (Running and Swimming) English Spelling Bee French Spelling Bee *** new...

Congratulations: Kristin Bere, 5: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
January 1, 2002... You are a semi-finalist in Humpty Dumpty's Magazine's 2002 Art Contest. Watch for your prize. It's in the mail! Your drawing is now in competition for the grand prize of a $5,000 college scholarship. The winner will be announced on...

You draw the pictures.
January 1, 2002... Please draw and title a picture all by yourself. Send it to: "You Draw the Pictures," Humpty Dumpty's Magazine, P.O. Box 567, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Include your name, age, and complete address (street, city, state, and ZIP code) on the back...

Spanish word fun.
January 1, 2002... Come compete in the new Spanish Spelling Bee at the Fitness Farm on Saturday, April 20, 2002! You will find the complete list of spelling words to be used in My First Spanish Word Book. Shapes Formas circle el circulo ...

Three of a kind.(foods)
January 1, 2002... Look at these foods. Three are red. Three are yellow. Three are green. Three are brown. Which three do you like to eat? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Apple snacks: these boats are good for snacking. Make an apple boat for yourself and a friend. (Mix & Fix).(Recipe)
January 1, 2002... What you need: 1 apple Peanut butter 1 slice lowfat American cheese 2 thin pretzel sticks What you do: 1. Ask an adult to cut the apple in half and hollow out the core, removing the seeds. 2. Fill each half of the...

How does your garden grow?
January 1, 2002... Do you have a green thumb? Do you want to plant a garden this year? What will you plant? What flowers will you grow? Do they need lots of sunshine? Where will you plant some vegetables? Help your older brother or sister to start a Junior...

Ask the plant doctor.
January 1, 2002... Dear Dr. Orvis, Can I grow an apple tree from the seed of an apple I eat? Kelly Jamison Columbus, Ohio Dear Kelly, An apple seed will grow and produce a tree. But apple seeds are not true to type. This means that the seed...

French spelling bee.
January 1, 2002... Come compete in the new French Spelling Bee at the Fitness Farm on Saturday, April 20, 2002! You will find the complete list of spelling words to be used in My First French Word Book. Position words Les mots de position between...

Twin penguins.
January 1, 2002... These penguins are looking for their twins. Draw a line between the matching penguins. How many little penguins are left? Answer: 3

What is sleeping?
January 1, 2002... At night, most people lie down in bed, close their eyes, and go to sleep. Not all animals do this. Some animals do not lie down to sleep. Horses sleep standing up. Special leg muscles hold them up while they sleep. Birds sleep...

P.B. bear's world of words.
January 1, 2002... P.B. Bear has had a busy day. He learned these words. What other words did P.B. Bear learn? The answer is in this beautiful book. Activity questions will help young readers develop new skills. "It has been ct busy day and now I'm very...

Ask doctor Cory: for parents and teachers.
January 1, 2002... Dear Dr. Cory: How do cough drops help you stop coughing? Mariah Tourtellotte Lakewood, California Dear Mariah: Coughing clears your throat and lungs. Dust, food, and even your own mucus can make you cough until your...

Preventing two of the most common and severe birth defects.
January 1, 2002... Spina bifida and anencephaly, two of the most common neural tube defects (NTDs), result from the neural tube's failure to close during the first month of embryonic development. The neural tube includes the spine and the brain. Since the early...

A woolly wish.(Poem)
January 1, 2002... I've got warm woolen mittens And a blue hat for my head. I've got the scarf that Grandma made And a shiny, brand-new sled. I've got a friend to sled with And we've got a place to go Where hills sweep down and...