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Dear reader.
Nov 01, 2008; ... Dear Reader, In January 2009 Children's Playmate will merge with Jack and Jill, another magazine we publish. There you'll find the same great selection of stories, puzzles, activities, jokes, and contests you enjoy in Children's Playmate. If you presently get both ...
Giving thanks.
Nov 01, 2008; ... There are many things to give thanks for on Thanksgiving Day. To find them, cross out all the Bs and Ps below and read the leftover letters. Then you may color ...
One tough turkey.(Short story)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Potters were hopelessly running behind. "Tomorrow's Thanksgiving, and we're in a bind!" wailed Matilda. "No place has a turkey to buy. The whole town has sold out, and I'm going to cry!" "Take it easy," her husband, Bartholomew, sighed. ...
Turkey puzzler.
Nov 01, 2008; ... Using the clues at the bottom, complete the puzzle to find foods that may appear on your Thanksgiving table. When you are done, read the key words (in yellow) from top to bottom to see the secret message. Clues: 1. pull your chair up to this 2. short for ...
Perfect pear crisp.(EASY RECIPE)(Recipe)
Nov 01, 2008; ... This warm, spicy dessert is perfect for the cooler nights of fall. Ask an adult to help you. <Pre> You Will Need: 9-inch pie dish Nonstick cooking spray 4 Anjou or Bartlett pears--peeled, halved, and cored Lemon wedge 3 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats ...
Magazine fun.
Nov 01, 2008; ... I love to read the poetry, And see what's waiting on page three-A puzzle? Or a mystery? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The crafts are great! (Please pass the glue.) I love the jokes and riddles, too--Knock knock. Who's there? It's Boo. Boo who? The ...
The great debate.(Cover story)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Welcome, everyone. Katie Garlic here with Sarah Strawberry and Spud Potato. I have some tough questions for candidates. Let's see how they do! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] <Pre> Per Serving ... Sarah Strawberry Spud PotatoI do, Katie ....
The final vote.
Nov 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Well, kids, that's all the time we have. Sarah and Spud gave some honest answers. But who will make the best leader? It's up to you to choose! Let's hear a few last words from our candidates; then cast your vote for president! The winner will ...
Fall cannonball.(Poem)
Nov 01, 2008; ... <Pre> Fall cannonball Orange, yellow, amber huesCrisply crunch beneath my shoes.Winds blow chilly birds in vees,Flying south in Autumn's breeze ... And I below rake ...
Fruit & veggie posters: these awesome posters will inspire you to cast your vote!(And maybe to get a snack!)
Nov 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sienna P., age 5 Murfreesboro, Tennessee [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Amanda W., age 6 Marlton, New Jersey [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Great gifts for great pets.
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pets enjoy holiday festivities almost as much as we do. So remember your four-footed friends this season, with these fun and easy-to-make gifts! (Ask an adult to help you.) <Pre> DOG BISCUIT WREATH You will Need: Small foam wreath 1 ...
Which bears match?
Nov 01, 2008; ... Two of these six bears look exactly alike. Can you find the twins? ...
The Sandman.(The Bookshelf)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Sandman Written by Ralph Fletcher Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey Henry Holt and Company You may have heard of the Sandman. He sprinkles special sand in the eyes ...
The Girl in the Castle Inside the Museum.(The Bookshelf)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Girl in the Castle Inside the Museum Written by Kate Bernheimer Illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli Schwartz & Wade Books [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Once there was a small ...
Hanukkah story-search.
Nov 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (This year Hanukkah begins on December 21) Hanukkah is one of the happiest of the Jewish holidays. Read the story below. Then find and circle the seventeen bold words in the puzzle. They are written up, down, forward, backward, or diagonally. ...
Light the menorah.
Nov 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The lighting of the menorah (candleholder) is part of the Hanukkah holiday celebration. One candle is lit each night for the eight days of Hanukkah. The center candle, called the shammash, is lit each night and used to light the other candles. ...
Where are you, Christmas spirit?(Short story)
Nov 01, 2008; ... "Do you have the Christmas spirit?" Owen asked his grandma. "Oh, yes! The bug bites me early every year," she answered with a laugh. Owen wondered what the bug looked like. And why did Grandma laugh about it? Bug bites never made Owen smile. ...
Stained glass window.
Nov 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This is not a real stained glass window like the ones found in churches or synagogues, but it will look like one when you are done coloring it. Color only the ...
Triangle fun.
Nov 01, 2008; ... A triangle has three sides. Please find the eight triangles in this ...
Jokes n' riddles.
Nov 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Question: What building in town has the most stories? Answer: The library! Kelsy B. Arizona Question: What is the only key that won't fit in a door? Answer: A don-key! Nathan Carlow ...