Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from July 2007

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from July 2007

The Starfish That Fell from the Sky.(Poem)
July 1, 2007... The Starfish That Fell from the Sky We all know fish come from the sea, And that stars are in the sky; But little did I know, that one day, Both would drop on by. She fell to the ground one starry night, ...

Hopping success!(Short story)
July 1, 2007... All the frogs on Green Creek had been trying their best to shape up for the Summer Leaping Contest. They had practiced for weeks--that is, all except Chad. "Exercise" was a word that made Chad hopping mad. You see, Chad wasn't what you...

Tadpole body rhyme.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... I look like a fish, Swimming all about. (Make swimming motions.) But I am a tadpole, Very small and stout. (Put hand on head and on sides.) Then with a wiggle, (Wiggle.) My hind legs pop through. (Kick legs.) Next, I discover...

Dot-to-dot playtime.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Who landed in the pond and surprised five little frogs? And where are the frogs hiding? (Hint: They are all wearing swim trunks.) Please connect the dots, then color the picture. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

What a Party!(Humpty Dumpty's Choice)(Excerpt)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... But one morning he woke up early. "Today's the day!" he croaked, and hopped down the road as fast as he could go-plinkity-plonkity-plinkity-plonkity--singing his favorite song: Whackity-whompity, whackity-whomp. It's Grandpa's birthday and...

Happy Fourth of July!(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Are you going to a parade? Take this flag with you and wave it proudly! What you need: Red and blue crayons Scissors 3 ice-cream sticks Clear tape Glue What you do: 1. Color carefully around the stars with a blue...

Mix & fix: very veggie meals.(Recipe)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Eat your veggies and stay healthy! Very Veggie Salad by Jolene Keller What you need: Leaf lettuce Lowfat cottage cheese Tomato slices Lowfat Italian dressing What you do: 1. Put the lettuce leaf around the edges...

New art contest.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Dumpty has a new art contest for you" The contest, which runs until March 2008, will feature a different theme for you to draw in each issue. Enter as many times as you like. Use crayons, colored pencils, or markers to draw your best picture...

Buy two hermit crabs, and other ways to celerate summer.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Share a twin pop. Sprinkle yourself with a watering can. Pull a carrot from your garden. Sell lemonade. Invite a teddy bear to a picnic. Take a nap in a hammock. play beach blanket bingo. Wear fancy sunglasses....

Gravity is a Mystery.(HUMPTY DUMPTY'S CHOICE)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... What is gravity? Read and find out more about this powerful force and why it is such a mystery. Get this book at your local store where books are sold.

Ask Doctor Cory: for parents and teachers.
July 1, 2007... Do you have a question about your child's health? Send it to: "Ask Doctor Cory" Humph/Dumphty's Magazine P.O. Box 567 Indianapolis, IN 46206 This column is not Intended to replace the advice of your physician. Dear Dr. Cory: How...

Tomorrow's My Birthday.(Poem)
July 1, 2007... Tommorrow's My Birthday, And I'll be four. And I won't have To stay home any more. I'll take down my bank Right off my shelf And I will go out And about myself. I'll buy a ticket, And I'll...

Exercise fun!(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Hiding in this word puzzle are four ways to exercise. Each answer is a four-letter word. Start with a letter in the first column to spell the name of an exercise. Use the picture clues. Exercise Clues! It can be done on a horse.-- ...

Ride 'em cowboy.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Cut out the square below with horse and cowboy. Fold on the dotted line and paste together. Punch out the small circles to make holes. Loop a string through each hole and tie each string to make loops on both sides. With forefingers in loops,...

Steer clear.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Whoa there, partner! Looks like Buckaroo Quincy and Wildcat Otto have their lassos plumb jumbled! Can you trace each rope from cow to cowpoke before these tangled-up tenderfoots drive each other loco?