Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from January 2008

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from January 2008

So long, Germs!(Poem)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Illustrated by Alan MacBain I wash my hands before I eat. I wash them after school. I wash them after playtime-- At home it's just the rule. I wash my hands to kill the germs That make me cough and sneeze. So long to...

Jumping germs!
January 1, 2008... Cold germs are everywhere. Whenever you see one on the following pages, be a germ-blaster and CROSS IT OUT with a crayon or pencil.

Can't catch me.(Poem)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Illustrated by Alan MacBain A cold came knocking at my door dark and wintry day; He brought along a bag of germs asked if he could stay. "Come in, come in," I told him with a sly and sneaky smile. Just wipe your feet and wash...

Wear long red underwear and other ways to celebrate winter.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Illustrated by Randy Glasbergen [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Make a snow angel. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Go sledding. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wear fuzzy purple earmuffs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Put snowballs in the...

Ice skating.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These boys and girls are enjoying a favorite winter sport--ice skating! Color the picture and glue paper clips onto the page to make blades for their skates. Then look at the picture. Did the children obey the...

Penguins.(Humpty Dumpty's Choice)(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you think these penguins are called macaroni penguins because they eat macaroni? After all, they do have leathers in their caps! [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Is a penguin a bird or a fish? Come and explore the...

Percival Penguin can!(Cartoon)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Percival Penguin began as an egg. The egg was kept on Father Penguin's feet, covered by Father's feathers and skin. One day inside the egg, Percival said, "Let me out of here!" He pecked a tiny hole in the shell,...

Snowy visitor.
January 1, 2008... Who's all dressed up and ready to enjoy the snowy weather? Connect the dots from 1 to 42 to find out. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Art contest.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Draw a bright, colorful picture of your favorite thing or choose one of these: Theme: Butterfly or Farm Animal Entries will be accepted until March 2008. You have a chance to win first-, second-, and...

Humpty Dumpty art gallery.
January 1, 2008... Here are a few pictures chosen for the Art Gallery. If your picture is not here, Humpty Dumpty has more pictures at www.humptydumptymag.org.Winners will be chosen in March 2008. Turn to page 20 to enter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tia *...

Carmen's Sticky Scab.(HUMPTY DUMPTY'S CHOICE)(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Carmen gets an icky scab on her arm, and everyone warns her what will happen if she picks it. Find out if Carmen picks her scab-the ending might just make you groan. Get this book at your local bookstore or library....

Come out, Barnaby.(Short story)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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....

Cupid cupcakes.(MIX & FIX)(Recipe)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Cupid is in love--with these yummy frozen cupcakes! You'll love them, too. They're sweet and good for you. Make them, share them, and spread a little love around. What you need: 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt 1/8 cup honey 1 16-ounce...

Ask Doctor Cory: for parents and teachers.(Cory SerVaas)
January 1, 2008... Dear Dr. Cory: Is asthma a condition that a child may grow out of, or does it persist throughout life? Rhonda Gilbert * Buffalo, New York Dear Ms. Gilbert: For most people asthma is a lifelong inflammatory disease. Experts...

Winter-day fun.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ben and Jenny Bear are having so much fun that they don't see ten (10) objects hidden around them. Can you find a rabbit, a mitten, a mug, a sled, a boot, a soup bowl, an ice skate, a bell, a thermos, and a lunch...

Valentine mystery.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Beaver received four cards on Valentine's Day. None of the cards was signed. Can you help Beaver solve the valentine mystery? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Please draw a line from each card to each of Beaver's special friends. ...

Winter wish.(Poem)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... 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...