Children's Playmate back issues from May 2004:
May basket.
May 01, 2004 ... Complete the puzzle at the bottom by writing the seven flower names in the white blocks. Then you may color this page. JONQUIL ROSE LILAC ...
Busy bees.
May 01, 2004; ... Where have these busy bees been? Trace the line from each bee to see which ...
Mitch's itch.(Short Story)
May 01, 2004; ... On Sunday, Mitch felt an itch. On his arm was a tiny red bump the size of a freckle. He showed the bump to his friend Sam. Sam said, "Aww, it is a bite from a tiny gnat." On Monday, Mitch still felt an itch. But now the bump was as big as his little toenail. He showed it to his ...
Skin-sational: skin facts.(health and wellness)
May 01, 2004; ... 1. Your skin helps hold water inside your body. Without your skin, the sun and air would dry you up like a raisin! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. A pigment called melanin (MEL-uh-nin) gives our skin its color. When pigment cells get bunched up in a pile, they form a ...
Take a hike.
May 01, 2004; ... This hiker is lost. Please help him find the way back to his campsite ....
Blowing in the wind.
May 01, 2004; ... Breeze through this crossword puzzle by writing the names of the items pictured in the answer blanks. We have supplied some of the letters. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Blowing in the Wind, page 13 Across: ...
Cucumber flowers.(Easy Recipe)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004; ... These fun-to-make snacks are cool, creamy, and delicious Ask an adult to help you. <Pre> You Will Need: 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds Lowfat cream cheese (plain or fruit flavored) Dried fruit (raisins, apricots, pineapple), cut into small pieces ...
Mr. Johnson's garden.
May 01, 2004; ... Mr. Johnson's garden has some unwanted snackers. To see who they are, you must first find and circle these eight vegetables in the puzzle. (They are written across, and may appear more than once.) Then color them as shown. When you finish, the uncolored blocks will reveal the munching ...
Who is here?(Hidden Picture)
May 01, 2004; ... Color in each space that has one of these letters in it: R U N. Then you will see a fun summer sport that is ...
Blue ribbon books.
May 01, 2004; ... "Like friends, plants tell you their secrets only when they know you care." Read about the friendship between young Anna and the ...
A salute to animal fathers.(the Sea Catfish, the Midwife Toad, the Seahorse, the Emperor Penguin)
May 01, 2004; ... In the animal kingdom, we usually think of mothers as the caregivers--the ones who protect, feed, and take care of the babies. But that is not always the case. In honor of Father's Day (June 20), we are saluting some very special animal fathers. The Sea Catfish The ...
Creature crossword.
May 01, 2004; ... Some creatures are nocturnal (nok-TURN-ul), meaning they are active at night and rest during the day. Complete the puzzle using the names of the ...
By the light of the moon.
May 01, 2004; ... Who enjoys a moonlit night? Connect the dots from 1 to 48 to find ...
Helmet head.(Brief Article)(Short Story)
May 01, 2004; ... Deedee went outside [to] ride her [bicycle]. "Remember your, [helmet]," Mother called. "[I] will," said Deedee. The air was hot and sticky like warm maple [syrup]. Deedee placed her [helmet] on her head and snapped the strap. Th [+ en] she sailed her bicycle down the driveway ...
Veggie election 2004.(Betty Carrot-Teen)
May 01, 2004 ... Hi, kids! Today we have veggie candidate Betty Carrot-Teen, who will try to win your vote. But don't decide just yet. We will feature other veggies in upcoming issues. Then in September, you can cast your vote for vegetable of the Year! Now let's give a big welcome to Betty Carrot-Teen! ...
Splashy fun.
May 01, 2004; ... Elephant and Toad are having such fun in the water, that they do not see their sixteen friends who are hiding. Please help them find Horse, ...
Rockin'.(Picture Fun Poems)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> ROCKIN' You can rock when you're old,You can rock when you're young.You ...
A Horsey Tale.(Picture Fun Poems)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> A HORSEY TALE This is the taleOf a grandpa and a boy,Who had a little argumentOver a horsey toy.Grandpa ...
Rocking Horse Ride.(Picture Fun Poems)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> ROCKING HORSE RIDE Rocking horse, rocking horse,Don't fall down.I like to ride on youAnd wear my crown....
Rock Around the Clock.(Picture Fun Poems)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK A little boy and his grandfather,Riding on a horse--But Grandfather does not throw up,Because he's very strong, of course!But now It Is time ...
Grandpa and I!(Picture Fun Poems)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> GRANDPA AND I! Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye,My grandpa and I!Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye,We rode that horse high!Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, ...
Snowball Fight.(Picture Fun Poems)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> SNOWBALL FIGHT Grandpa and I went out to play,And threw snowballs all the day.Snow fell downAnd ...
Snowball Victory!(Picture Fun Poems)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> SNOWBALL VICTORY! Today Grandpa, Spot, and I had funIn a snowball fight not in the sun.All those snowballs weighed a ton!With all those snowballs shooting at me, I had to ...
Boe, Joe, and Moe.(Picture Fun Poems)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> BOE, JOE, AND MOE Boe and Joe went out in the snow.Moe got hit with snow,And Moe ...
Run Away!(Picture Fun Poems)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> RUN AWAY! This man has a ball;It's made of snow.You'd better watch outOr he's gonna throw!If ...
The Frozen Man.(Picture Fun Poems)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> THE FROZEN MAN Look at the dog, and the child, and the man.He's holding a snowball in his hand.The dog wants to chaseAnd the boy wants to ...
Slam!(Picture Fun Poems)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> SLAM! Standin' in the snow up to my feet,Face as red as roses,I feel I'm being watched.I look around to see ...
Walking Down the Road.(Lines That Rhyme)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> WALKING DOWN THE ROAD Walking down the road,I saw a little toadCarrying a heavy load....
Mommies.(Lines That Rhyme)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> MOMMIES If mommies were flowers ...I'd ...
Courtney Leigh the Bumblebee.(Lines That Rhyme)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> COURTNEY LEIGH THE BUMBLEBEE Courtney Leigh is a bee;She buzzes all around me--In my hairAnd up the stair.I look at her,She looks ...
Blue.(Lines That Rhyme)(Brief Article)(Poem)
May 01, 2004; ... <Pre> BLUE Blue is the color of the sky;Blue is the color of my blood inside.Blue is the color of our world today, and also the sea from far away.Blue is the color that makes me feel free; ...
Jokes and riddles.(for children)(Column)
May 01, 2004 ... Question: What kind of dog keeps the best time? Answer: A watch dog! David Lieng Maryland Knock, knock. Who's there? Yeah. Yeah who? What's the matter, cowgirl, can't you say yahoo? ...
Ask doctor Cory.(child health)(Column)
May 01, 2004; ... Dear Dr. Cory: Can I eat a lot of Popsicles if they are fat-free? Haley York, Pennsylvania Dear Haley: Most Popsicles are fat-free. However, beware: Fat-free foods can still have a lot of calories, often due to their sugar content. ...