Humpty Dumpty (magazine) facts for kids
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| Categories | Children's magazine |
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| Frequency | Bimonthly |
| First issue | October 1952 |
| Company | Saturday Evening Post Society |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| ISSN | 0273-7590 |
Humpty Dumpty is an American magazine published every two months. It's made for young children, usually between 2 and 6 years old. The magazine gets its name from the famous nursery rhyme about Humpty Dumpty. Inside, you'll find fun things like short stories, poems, articles about real facts, games, comics, recipes, and crafts. It has been around for over 65 years, making it one of the oldest magazines for kids in America!
What is Humpty Dumpty Magazine About?
Humpty Dumpty magazine is part of the Children’s Better Health Institute. This group is a part of the Saturday Evening Post Society Inc., which is a non-profit organization. The main goal of Humpty Dumpty is to help young children grow in many healthy ways. This includes their physical health, how they learn, their creativity, how they interact with others, and their feelings. The magazine presents all this information in a way that is fun and interesting for kids aged 2 to 6.
Exciting Features You'll Find Inside
Humpty Dumpty magazine includes several special sections designed to entertain and educate its young readers.
U.S. Kids Cover Contest: Show Your Art!
Each year, Humpty Dumpty holds a special art contest for its readers. Kids can send in their own artwork based on a theme. The best drawing gets to be on the front cover of the magazine! Other great drawings are shown inside the same issue, including second, third, and "Readers’ Choice" winners. The contest also gives money awards to the art departments and teachers of the winning students. This helps support school art programs. So far, over $25,000 has been given to schools through this contest.
Build-a-Book: Create Your Own Story
Every issue of Humpty Dumpty comes with a mini-book that kids can cut out. They can then put it together and collect it. These small books are made for young readers and help them practice reading on their own.
Games and Puzzles: Fun for Your Brain
The magazine offers many different puzzles and games. These activities help kids learn how to solve problems and think for themselves.
Amazing Animals: Discover Wildlife
Each issue of Humpty Dumpty focuses on a specific animal. This section includes interesting facts and cool pictures of creatures from the animal kingdom.
Who Helped Create Humpty Dumpty Magazine?
Many talented writers and artists have contributed to Humpty Dumpty magazine over the years.
- Margaret Wise Brown: She was a famous author of children’s books. Some of her well-known books include Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny.
- Lilian Moore: She was a poet, children’s author, and an editor.
- Martin Gardner: This writer focused on math and science. He worked as a contributing editor for Humpty Dumpty for eight years in the 1950s. He created activity pages and wrote short stories about "Humpty Dumpty, Jr." He also wrote poems that shared good advice.
- Charles Ghigna: Known as “Father Goose,” he is a poet and children’s book author. He has written 100 award-winning books. He was even nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for his book Returning to Earth. He served on the magazine’s advisory board and had his work published in Humpty Dumpty.
- Eileen Spinelli: She is a poet and author of more than 65 books for children. Her books include the popular When Mama Comes Home Tonight and Sophie's Masterpiece.
- Justin Gray: This comic book writer wrote scripts for the comic pages in Humpty Dumpty for several years.
Awards and Recognition
Humpty Dumpty magazine has received several awards for its quality and educational content.
- Parents’ Choice Award Recommended Winner, 2017
- Parents’ Choice Award Approved Winner, 2012
- Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award for “Autumn Moon,” 2011
- Parents’ Choice Approved Award Winner, 2011
- iParenting Media Awards Best Product Winner, 2009
Images for kids
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The first cover of Humpty Dumpty in 1952.
