Children's Playmate back issues from May 2005:
Monkey Bars.(Poem)
May 01, 2005; ... <Pre> Monkey Bars I'm swinging on the monkey bars;Back and forth I go.I'm hanging from a trapeze barIn a circus show!I reach up high ...
Priscilla to the rescue.(Short Story)
May 01, 2005; ... "Priscilla, where are you?" Oh, no! Mother was coming and Priscilla was dripping wet. She frantically shook herself, trying to get dry. Too late. Mother Gorilla appeared through the bushes with Priscilla's little brother clinging to her back. "Priscilla Gorilla, have ...
Rain forest friend.(DOT TO DOT)
May 01, 2005; ... This creature is looking for food in the rain forest trees. To find out who it is, connect ...
Baboon fun.
May 01, 2005; ... These silly baboons are having a tea party and do not see the hidden objects in this picture. Please find a ...
This old swing and me.(Poem)
May 01, 2005; ... Eye bee up so high That eye laugh out loud, Th + n reach out a shoe 2 tickle a cloud. Eye am a bird, A hot-air balloon, A plane + ship racing Right up 2 the moon! swing + ing so high, And ...
What should I have for breakfast?
May 01, 2005; ... Please help Morton Mouse pick out nutritious foods that will give him energy. Color only the foods that ...
Sarah's strawberries.
May 01, 2005; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sarah is picking strawberries for the yummy recipe on page 14. ...
Strawberry snow cups.(Easy Recipe)
May 01, 2005; ... Make these delicious fruity treats and surprise your whole family! Ask an adult to help you. You Will Need: Large strawberries, rinsed Lowfat whipped topping Sprinkles: wheat germ, sesame seeds, pecan chips, or mini carob chips Directions: 1 ....
Fit and trim.
May 01, 2005; ... Can you find and circle these nutrition and fitness words in the puzzle at the right? They may be written forward, backward, up, down, or diagonally. Then you may color the pictures. <Pre> BREAD ...
The Bravest of the Brave.(Poem)
May 01, 2005; ... <Pre>Late one day I hurried home, Stepping through the wood alone. It was deep and DIM; I cold barely see. But I thought brave thoughts to comfort me. Then ... </Pre> Could there be robbers or pirates or ...
Brushing up on your backstroke.
May 01, 2005 ... Dr. Jane Katz, World Masters Swimming Champion, has some great tips to help you improve your backstroke. In the next issue, Dr. Katz will give you pointers on how to improve your crawl stroke! Backstroke Tips 1. If you ride low in the water and feel like you are ...
If you were an octopus ...
May 01, 2005; ... ... you would have three hearts! ... you would have a sharp, horny beak. ... you would have eight arms! ... you could lose an arm and grow another one! ... you would be related to slug and garden snails. ... you could change the ...
The little mermaid.(HIDDEN PICTURE)
May 01, 2005; ... This little mermaid is playing hide-and-seek with her undersea friends. She has found Sammy Snail and Ollie Octopus, but her other ...
Which fish?
May 01, 2005; ... Two of these fish are exactly alike. Can you find them? Then you may color this ...
Mother's Day gift napkin rings.
May 01, 2005 ... You can make these napkin rings with a little help from an older brother or sister. When you have finished, place them in a box along with the poem below. Then wrap it up and give it to your mom on Mother's Day! <Pre> You Will Need: Yardstick Rug yam, any color Scissors ...
To My Mother.(Poem)
May 01, 2005; ... <Pre> To My Mother by Elizabeth Hamilton Here's a little gift for youTo help you set the table,And I will help you too, Mom,...
Father's Day gift animal paperweight.
May 01, 2005 ... You can make this Father's Day gift all by yourself. Your dad will be pleased and proud to display this one-of-a-kind paperweight at home or at work. <Pre> You Will Need: A smooth, flat, oval-shaped rock Scissors Felt or construction paper Glue Felt-tip markers ...
Artsy entries.
May 01, 2005 ... Here are more cool Cover Contest entries! We will publish the winner in the next issue! Haley M. age 9 New York [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Natalie Z. age 7 Texas [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Will ...
Happy, snappy sunflowers.
May 01, 2005; ... Sunny sunflowers are a special treat; Their flowers are pretty, And their seeds are good to eat. ...
Playtime.(Lines That RHYME)(Poem)
May 01, 2005; ... <Pre> PLAYTIME Running, skipping, hopping--We're having fun and we aren't stopping.Playing here, playing there.We're playing everywhere!Playing is good for me ....
Summer.(Lines That RHYME)(Poem)
May 01, 2005; ... <Pre> SUMMER Bees are buzzing,Birds are singing,Butterflies are fluttering,Kids are playing,...
Little Snake.(Lines That RHYME)(Poem)
May 01, 2005; ... <Pre> LITTLE SNAKE See the little snake?Oh, how he likes to bake.He ...
Jokes and riddles.
May 01, 2005 ... Question: Where does a whale go to get its teeth fixed? Answer: The orca-dontist (orthodontist)! Ashley Shaw Ohio Knock, knock. Who's there? Moo. Moo who? No, no, no. Cows say "moo, moo." Not "moo ...
Ask doctor Cory.
May 01, 2005; ... Dear Dr. Cory: I have allergies. What are they and how did I get them? Jack Vernon Hills, Illinois Dear Jack: Your immune system helps to fight diseases, such as those caused by bacteria and viruses. But when you have allergies, your ...
Grandma juggles!
May 01, 2005; ... My grandma can juggle most anything: Apples, bananas, a big ball of string, Peaches, potatoes, and even a ...