Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from May 2007

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from May 2007

Just Jerry.(Short story)
May 1, 2007... The hardware store was about to be sold. The shelves and display cases all stood empty. The only thing left was some rope about five feet long. It lay curled up in a small round heap on the floor. The daughter of the store owner called him...

Keeping fit.
May 1, 2007... Humpty's friend is doing a fun exercise. Please connect the dots from 1 to 26 to find out what it is. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Which pitch is which?
May 1, 2007... This pitcher is practicing pitching. He has a lot of baseballs to throw. Three balls are exactly alike. Which ones are they? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Out of the Ballpark.(Humpty dumpty's choice)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
May 1, 2007... Baseball! Alex lived for it. He gets up at the crack of dawn to practice his hitting and fielding every day. Is it enough to win the championship? Get this book at your local store where books are sold. When the school bell rang, they raced...

Let's play ball!(tips on how to be a good baseball fielder)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Are you a good fielder? Here are five tips to help you be a great one. 1. Get ready for the bali. 2. Run fast to where the ball is hit. 3. Shuffle to move in front of the ball. 4. Skip to be in just the right position to make...

Strike!(connect the dots exerise for children)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Monty Monkey is the first batter up. But something is missing. Connect the dots from 1 to 17 to find out what it is. Then you may color the picture. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Honey fruit crisps.(MIX & FIX)(recipe and instructions on how to prepare honey fruit crisps)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Try this extra-crunchy treat for breakfast! What you need: Any ripe fruit 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup plain, Iowfat yogurt Toothpick Wax paper Multigrain cereal, crushed What you do: 1. Wash the fruit. 2. Ask a...

Pig's sunshine hat.(Short story)
May 1, 2007... Pig was so proud of his yellow straw hat that he wore it almost every day. Horse, Sheep, and Cow told him it was the most beautiful hat they ever saw. "Wonderful wide brim," said Horse, who was large himself. "Lovely flowers," said...

Match the hat.(children's matching game)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... A hat will protect you from the harmful rays of the sun. Some people wear hats to protect them when they work. Please match each person to the correct hat. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Splash!(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Who is making a splash? Please cut out the pieces and put them together to see the answer. J. C. Leyendecker was a famous American illustrator. He designed this cover for The Saturday Evening Post, June 8, 1935. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Water words.
May 1, 2007... The twelve words below are hidden in the puzzle. They are forward, backward, up, or down. Can you find them? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Do the butterfly!(instructions on how to do the butterfly stroke)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Attention, swimmers! Can you do the butterfly stroke correctly? Would you like to learn? Follow these steps, and practice! The Butterfly Stroke 1. Put your hands into the water with your palms facing outward at an angle. Your hands...

Ask Doctor Cory: for parents and teachers.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... Dear Dr. Cory: How can you tell if you have asthma? Patrick * Charlottesville, Virginia Dear Patrick: People with asthma may have problems such as: * chest tightness or pain with breathing * shortness of breath *...

17 things I'm not allowed to do anymore.(Humpty Dumpty's Choice)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
May 1, 2007... I had an idea to do my George Washington report on beavers instead. I am not allowed to do reports on beavers anymore. This book will have you laughing at the great ideas this spunky girl comes up with, not to mention all the trouble...

Thirsty camel.
May 1, 2007... This camel needs a drink of water. Can you lead the camel to the oasis? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Art contest 2007.(Awards list)
May 1, 2007... Congratulations to the 2007 art finalists from the other CBHI magazines! TURTLE NIKHAR AGE: 6 NORTH CAROLINA [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Childrens PLAYMATE SARAH AGE: 9 TEXAS [ILLUSTRATION...

Meet the grand-prize winner.
May 1, 2007... Meet the 2007 Art Contest winner, 7-year-old Henry Hecht from New Jersey. His illustration of a wary male and female deer caught the eye of judges. His alert deer sipping from a stream in the shadowy forest brings an unusual sense of...

Indoor fun.(indoor activities for children)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Build a castle out of clay, Make a card for Father's Day, Write a book, invent a game, Glue some noodles to a game. The fun is just beginning If only you'll explore The endless possibilities Inside your own front door.