Children's Playmate back issues from January 2008:
Come Celebrate!(Poem)
Jan 01, 2008; ... <Pre> Come celebrate! The century's new!Bells ring with glee!The century's newAnd so are we!New hopes. ...
Hidden message.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; ... 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 ...
Finish-line puzzle.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Be great in 2008! To solve this puzzle, fill in the missing letters at the bottom. Next write those letters in the numbered spaces at the finish-line to discover the power word! Then you may color this ...
Freda solves the problem.(Short story)
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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 ...
Skating fill-in.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Skating is a great way to stay warm! To find out which skater will win, fill in each ...
Soup scramble.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... When it is cold outside, nothing warms you inside better than a steamy bowl of tasty soup. That is why January is National Soup Month! Unscramble these words to find six different kinds of soup. 1. attoom-- ...
I Love Soup!(Poem)
Jan 01, 2008; ... <Pre> I Love Soup! Simmer, simmer in the pot,Such a craving I have gotFor bean soup!Cream soup!I love every kind of soup-- Soup with noodles,Soup with rice,Soup with stars is very ...
Mashed-potato cheese soup.(EASY RECIPE)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... In honor of National Soup Month, Chef Sam has a "soup-erb" recipe for you to try. Ask an adult to help you. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] <Pre> You Will Need: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 medium onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, sliced 2 cups water ...
Bean bake.
Jan 01, 2008; ... Connect the dots from 1 to 79 to find out who is serving ...
Baking bread.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; ... January is also National Wheat-Bread Month! Find and circle these eight bread-making ingredients in the puzzle. They may be written forward or backward. Then starting with the first row, write down ...
Bread stuff.(trivia)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. The ancient Egyptians invented ovens to bake bread. Bread became so important to them that loaves were placed in royal tombs for the dead to take to the afterlife. In 1936 an ancient tomb was opened and several loaves were discovered that were 3,500 ...
Art gallery.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Here are more fantastic Cover Contest entries! Turn to page 24 to see how you can enter. Theresa K. age: 8 Florida [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jehdah B. age: 8 California [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caleb T. age: 6 New Jersey ...
Playmate's Purrs & Paws.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Send us a photo of you with your pet, and write a sentence or a short poem telling us what makes it so special. Include your name, age, and address, and send it to: ...
Pet pals.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Pets depend on their owners for food, shelter, and love. If you have a pet, it is your responsibility to take good care of it. Please circle these twelve words in the puzzle. They may be printed up, down, forward, backward, or ...
Cover contest.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... If you haven't entered our Cover Contest, do it today. On the next page, draw a picture about any subject you like, or choose one of these ideas: Butterflies Farm Animals [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Then send your colorful artwork to: "Children's ...
A dozen ideas for Valentine's Day.(Cartoon)
Jan 01, 2008; ... 1. Read to a younger child. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Share your things with your brother or sister. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3. String popcorn for the birds. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 4. Invite a friend over for lunch. ...
President's portrait.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... (February 18 is Presidents' Day!) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The dots connected, ...
Make your own Valentine's card.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... This Valentine's Day card is easy to make and has a special "gift" inside. (Your gift can be serious or silly.) YOU WILL NEED: RED CONSTRUCTION PAPER WHITE CONSTRUCTION PAPER PENCIL RULER SCISSORS GLUE BLACK FELT-TIP PEN CLEAR TAPE ENVELOPE [ILLUSTRATION ...
Soccer.(Lines That RHYME)(Poem)
Jan 01, 2008; ... <Pre> SOCCER I love soccer,I love soccer!When I score every goal,I put ...
A Pig With A Wig.(Lines That RHYME)(Poem)
Jan 01, 2008; ... <Pre> A PIG WITH A WIG A pig with a wigStood on a lid.He was going to the moonIn a balloon.In his handHe held a ticket ...
Feeling Alone.(Lines That RHYME)(Poem)
Jan 01, 2008; ... <Pre> FEELING ALONE Feeling alone is making me sad.I feel very mad.On Valentine's Day,I made her a cardThat says, "Why?Why did you leave me in the rain?I feel a lot of ...
Jokes & riddles.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... DO YOU know A JOKE? Do you have a favorite joke or riddle? Write it on a postcard and send it to: "Jokes and Riddles" Children's Playmate P.O. Box 567 Indianapolis, IN 46206 We'll print as many as space allows. Question: What is the worst thing about being an octopus? ...
Ask Doctor Cory.
Jan 01, 2008; ... Send your health questions to: "Ask Doctor Cory" Children's Playmate P.O. Box 567 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Or e-mail your question to: askdrcory@childrensplaymatemag.org This column does not replace your doctor's advice. Dear Dr. Cory: I would like to know how many ...
Proud to be me!(Poem)
Jan 01, 2008; ... <Pre> Proud to be me! When I look in the mirrorI like what I see--Aface that is mine,Made from my family: Papa's blue eyes,Mama's round chin,...