Children's Playmate back issues from September 2008:
Colorful crosswords.
Sep 01, 2008; ... Use the thirteen colors on the crayons to complete the puzzle. We ...
Our Pumpkin Patch.(Poem)
Sep 01, 2008; ... <Pre> OUR PUMPKIN PATCH This year we grew a great big batchOf pumpkins in our pumpkin patch.We weeded, plowed, and grabbed our hoes,And dug a dozen tidy rows. We gently sowed our pumpkin seeds,Then watered them and watched for weeds.We grinned with ...
Who is carving?
Sep 01, 2008; ... To find out who is carving a jack-o'-lantern, please connect the dots from ...
Scarecrow crossword.
Sep 01, 2008; ... The farmer is ready to harvest his crops. To find out what he is growing, read ...
Sleeping on the job.
Sep 01, 2008; ... First comes (Crow) Then comes (frog) (bee) + hind the (cat) From up the road. (two) (rat) scamper Around the (beans) (rabbit) nibbles Salad greens. (Snake) winds ...
Barnyard scholars.(farm animals)
Sep 01, 2008; ... 1. Studies show that pigs are as smart as dogs. They can be very foxy, too. If a pig thinks it is being followed to a food source, it may take a detour to throw the other pigs off the track. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 2. Horses form friendships and take turns grooming ...
Off to school.
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] It's Lucy's first day at her new school. Please help her through the maze to her classroom below. Put the words below in alphabetical order, then write them in the boxes ...
The bandit.
Sep 01, 2008; ... To see who is about to steal a fishy meal, please connect the dots from 1 ...
Art winners!
Sep 01, 2008 ... Congratulations to our winners! They will receive prizes from * Blick Art Materials * Target * CVS Thanks to all of our readers who sent in their wonderful artwork! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Madison P., age 9, of Grand Ledge, Michigan, won first place for this awesome ...
Chinchillas.(Poem)
Sep 01, 2008; ... <Pre> Chinchillas Chinchillas live inside my house,Each like a huge gray fluffy mouse,With big round eyes and bushy tails,Two chubby girls and two plump males. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Chich, chich--chich, chich" is what they sayTo ask for raisins, nuts ...
Polly's pets.
Sep 01, 2008; ... Which one of Polly's pets will get a tasty meal? To find out, fill in each ...
Poetry contest winner.(PLAYMATE POETS)(Poem)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Congratulations to our Poetry Contest Winner, Vika Longi, of New York. Vika will receive a prize package for this cool poem she wrote about friendship. We'd like to thank everyone who entered! <Pre> TO MY FRIEND You are a true friend;Our friendship never ends....
Library time.(Short story)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Most every day a llama named Larry Visits the Animalville Library. The monkey librarian says with a smile, "It's so nice to see you. Please stay for a while." Larry is welcome because it's a fact That in the library he knows how to act. When reading he's quiet, no ...
We're Off to Look for Aliens.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... We're Off to Look for Aliens written and Illustrated by Colin McNaughton Candlewick Press [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This wacky book is really two books in one! When an author ...
Aaaarrgghh! Spider!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Aaaarrgghh! Spider! written and Illustrated by Lydia Monks Houghton Mifflin Company [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Don't let this lonely little spider frighten you! She just wants to be ...
Name that sound.
Sep 01, 2008; ... Fit the fourteen "sound" words into the puzzle below. To find a hidden message, read the yellow boxes from top to bottom. ...
Friends with fangs.
Sep 01, 2008; ... Do you think spiders are creepy? You may not know it, but spiders are very useful to humans. 1. Spiders weave their webs where insects, such as flies and mosquitoes, will become trapped. For the spider, it gets a meal delivered to its door. For humans, it means fewer ...
Fruit and veggie conventions.(Short story)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The Fruit Bowl Katie Garlic here at the Fruit-Bowl Convention, where Sarah Strawberry has just won the Fruit nomination! How does it feel, Sarah? "YAY, SARAH! ... "WAY TO GO, SARAH!" ... "SARAH FOR PRESIDENT!" Sweet! I'd like to thank the Fruits for ...
Fruit & veggie posters.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Check out these awesome campaign posters! It's clear that kids are taking a stand in this election! Shirlene Z., age 9 Willard, Ohio [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Meredith J., age 6 Anoka, Minnesota [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
October safety code.
Sep 01, 2008; ... To find the hidden safety code, write the letters on the pumpkins on the matching numbered answer blanks. We have done the first ...
Ask Doctor Cory.
Sep 01, 2008; ... Dear Dr. Cory: If you get a spider bite, what do you do? Maria Plano, Texas Dear Maria: If you get bitten by a spider, it is always good to check with a doctor or local poison control center. Spiders use poison, or venom, to kill the bugs they ...
Cave Days.(Poem)
Sep 01, 2008; ... <Pre> Cave Days I stretch my quilts from chair to chair.I make a cave, then crawl in there.It's big and dark; I imagine thatStalactites hang, and black-winged bats. ...