Children's Playmate back issues from January 2004:
Happy New Year!
Jan 01, 2004; ... Read the clues at the bottom, then complete the puzzle. The shaded spaces will spell out the name of a month. 1. To have fun 2. A happy gathering ...
The Tortoise and the Hare.(Hidden Picture)
Jan 01, 2004; ... The tortoise is practicing his running so he will be ready to compete on Scholarship Day. Please find these hidden objects: a mixing bowl, a toothbrush, a ...
Microbe meanies.
Jan 01, 2004; ... Think of the wonderful things you can do with your hands, like petting your puppy, finger painting, or playing catch. But while you are having fun, infectious microbes (MY-krobes), or germs, are making themselves at home on your palms, fingers, and under your fingernails. Ick! ...
Mystery fruits.
Jan 01, 2004; ... Can you guess the names of these mystery fruits? Please write them on the blanks below ....
Freda solves the problem.(Short Story)
Jan 01, 2004; ... Long, long ago in a dark English forest, stood a huge stone castle. In it lived Lord and Lady Lovejoy and their children, Larry and Lila, and a small army of servants to keep them comfortable. One day when Lord Lovejoy and his men were out on a hunt, they found a cute baby ...
South pole pals.
Jan 01, 2004; ... Who is on his way to the icy sea to find a fish dinner? To ...
Veggie election 2004.
Jan 01, 2004; ... Hey, kids! It's Veggie Election time! We will bring you different veggie candidates throughout the year who will try to win your vote. Listen carefully to what each has to say, and in the Sept./Oct. issue, you'll be ready to cast your vote for Vegetable of the Year! Let's ...
Get moving!
Jan 01, 2004; ... Please find and circle these eight body-moving activities in the puzzle. They may be written up, down, forward, backward, or diagonally. Then write the leftover letters on the blanks at the bottom to discover a hidden message. <Pre> DANCEHIKE JOG SKIP GALLOP HOPRUN ...
Who does pull-ups?
Jan 01, 2004; ... To see who is practicing pull-ups for the President's Physical Fitness ...
Meet Benjamin Franklin.(Blue Ribbon Books)(Excerpt from Patricia A. Pangry's book.)(Excerpt)(Biography)
Jan 01, 2004 ... Ben and his family lived over the candle shop. His father sold many candles because candlelight was the only light people had. Ben cut wicks for the candles. He filled molds with melted tallow. He sold candles to customers. He ran errands for ...
Island Life.(Lines That Rhyme)(Poem)
Jan 01, 2004; ... <Pre> ISLAND LIFE I would like to live on an island,With the sparkling sea at my door.I would ...
Unwanted Guest.(Lines That Rhyme)(Poem)
Jan 01, 2004; ... <Pre> UNWANTED GUEST Small and white,Kind of chubby,Sleeps in a wall or a nest,Doesn't eat ...
A Joke.(Lines That Rhyme)(Poem)
Jan 01, 2004; ... <Pre> A JOKE If you tell a friend a joke,they'll laugh.They'll laugh out loud.But it's not a good ...
I Like Writing Poems.(Lines That Rhyme)(Poem)
Jan 01, 2004; ... <Pre> I LIKE WRITING POEMS I like writing poems,Because I like to think!Some people hate writing poems.Some people think they stink!...
Jokes and riddles.
Jan 01, 2004 ... Question: Why did the man cut a hole in his umbrella? Answer: So he could see when it quit raining! Sharon Bodry Old Town, Florida Question: Why did the rooster cross the road? Answer: The chicken was on vacation! Caran ...
Picture page.
Jan 01, 2004; ... These pictures hold clues to a hidden message. To find the message, print the first letter of the item in each picture on the line above its ...
Go for a goal!
Jan 01, 2004; ... To see who is practicing their soccer skills, please connect the dots from ...
Dr. Dr. Cory.(Ask Doctor Cory)
Jan 01, 2004; ... Dear Dr. Cory: In P.E. I get really tired. But the coach doesn't believe me. Please respond as soon as possible and tell me why I get so tired. Barbara Miami, Florida Dear Barbara: When people are not used to much exercise, it is ...
Hungry snowman riddle.
Jan 01, 2004; ... One of these snowmen has just eaten a healthful snack. Can ...