Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from September 1999

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from September 1999

Miss Abby Appleby, Abecedarian.(Short Story)
September 1, 1999... Abby wanted her own little business card. Everyone else in the family had one. Abby liked her aunt's card best of all. It had balloons on it. It read, "Ms. Justine Farnsworth, The Balloon Lady." "Aunt Justine," Abby asked her one day,...

ABC PUZZLE.(word game)
September 1, 1999... Sometimes two words make a word. Please fill in the spaces with the missing words to complete the names of foods. Use the list below. Word List: BERRY PEA HONEY PLANT FISH APPLE Answers: blueberry, eggplant, peanut, crabapple, codfish,...

We Love Tiger.(golfer Tiger Woods`)
September 1, 1999... Tiger is the best. He came to Indianapolis in June to show kids how to play better golf. To catch a glimpse of Tiger, four-year-old Bradan Cannon and his granny, Shari Knox, spent the day following Tiger from the Douglas Golf Course to...

SNACK BALLS.(Recipe)
September 1, 1999... Mix, roll, and eat! Be sure to wash your hands before you start. What you need: Mixing bowl Large spoon 1/2 cup apples, chopped 1/2 cup fruit spread 1 cup peanut butter 2 cups nonfat dry milk Baking sheet What you do:...

LET'S PLAY DRESS-UP!
September 1, 1999... Humpty Dumpty wants to be a kindergarten teacher. Please help him get ready. 1. Color Humpty's clothes and his book of ABCs. 2. Tear out these pages. Follow the heavy black line and carefully cut out Humpty, his clothes, and the book....

YOU DRAW THE PICTURES.
September 1, 1999... 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...

COUNTING LEAVES.
September 1, 1999... Six rows of leaves in the puzzle match the counting code above. The rows go up and down or across. Please circle them. ONE (1) RED LEAF TWO (2) BLUE LEAVES THREE (3) PURPLE LEAVES FOUR (4) PINK LEAVES FIVE (5) YELLOW LEAVES SIX (6) GREEN...

Chrissy's Room.
September 1, 1999... You can help Chrissy clean up her room. Just find the path to the laundry basket. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

RUFUS COMES HOME.(Review)
September 1, 1999... Brian feels weak, tired and thirsty. He also has been going to the bathroom a lot. At the hospital, he finds out that he has diabetes, or too much sugar in his blood. As he learns more about diabetes, he learns, how to help himself feel...

IT'S A TREAT!
September 1, 1999... Humpty Dumpty has a hunch: Whether foods are sweet or tart, When it comes to eating lunch, All these animals are smart! Can you match each animal with its favorite food? Please color the picture, too. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Special Letters.
September 1, 1999... Mister Pigeon has many letters to deliver. His forest friends are waiting for them near the mailbox. Can you find Weasel, Raccoon, Bear, Snail, Crow, Opossum, Skunk, Mouse, Squirrel, Rabbit, Owl, and Spider?

Kidtalk.
September 1, 1999... A few months ago we asked you to tell us if you ever found something valuable. Here is what some of you said. Thanks to everyone who wrote. "One day while playing in my backyard, I found an old ring about twenty years old. To my mom and...

FUN, FUN, FUN!(1999 Tulip Time Scholarship Games)
September 1, 1999... Let's dress up Dutch! That's what some our special guests did to celebrate the 1999 Tulip Time Scholarship Games. Event participants got into the act by running track and playing their favorite sports, such as basketball, golf, and soccer. Kids...

BIRD COUNT.(word game)
September 1, 1999... Listen as someone reads this poem aloud. When they pause just before the last word, shout out the rhyming number. A cardinal came And perched in a tree. Two chickadees flew in. The birds numbered --. A warbler flew in And sat...

Ask Doctor Cory.(questions and answers on digestion and teeth grinding)
September 1, 1999... Dear Dr. Cory: Where does digestion take place? Sophie Dear Sophie: Digestion occurs when food is broken down in a way that can be used by the body. Digestion begins in the mouth where the teeth and saliva, the watery fluid,...

Help!(Short Story)
September 1, 1999... Alaina heard a loud thump. Alaina ran up the stair. Her mom was lying on the map. "What's the matter?" asked Alaina. "I tripped and fell," said mom. "I think I broke my ankle. Call 9-1-1 for help." Alaina went to the phone and dialed...

Show and Tell.
September 1, 1999... I have to look for something to take for Show-and-Tell. Where is my new baseball bat or snapping turtle shell? I know I saw my horseshoe. It was here yesterday With my old harmonica, but where, I could not say. I would be glad if I could find...