Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7319
30 July 2022
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y vision, Krypto isn’t an ordinary dog. He can fly, has X-ra Just like his heat vision, freeze breath and super hearing. n! That’s erma Sup art, two-legged Kryptonian counterp right, he’s Krypto the Super-Dog! best friend Krypto has his daily routine. Bounce on his ter in nineSuperman’s bed at daybreak. Assist his mas to wouldn’t to-five heroics. It’s a super-dog’s life and Kryp n at the park dow have it any other way. Although the dogs and zero chill! aren’t feeling his vibe. He has tons of powers when Krypto’s role as pampered pooch is shattered are captured. Superman and the rest of the Justice League n, Cyborg, ama Aqu an, That includes Batman, Wonder Wom the ter, The Flash and Green Lantern. To save his mas dog of steel must step up! d himself Unfortunately Krypto has mysteriously foun a ruff t Wha ties. stripped of his other-worldly abili to will day! So to pull off this perilous mission, Kryp ble is, need to assemble a crew of his own. The trou in any r supe ’t aren lis most of the animals in Metropo n whe , ever way, in fact they’re very ordinary. How rpowers the residents of a pet shelter are given supe eshift by a mysterious orb, Krypto realises this mak day. the save team will need to work together to
‘DC League of Super-Pets’ is in UK and Ireland cinemas now
I love a superhero movie! Mind you, I’m more of a Marvel man than a DC dude. My favourite superhero has to be Spider-Man. Sorry, Krypto and Superman, but with his wonderful web-slinging ways and super spider senses, Spidey is the one for me! It would be amazing to have a friendly, neighbourhood Spider-Man, some other superhuman or a super-dog around to help us out when things go wrong. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. A little like Krypto ends up having to do in DC League of Super-Pets, we have to rely on ordinary people for help. Having said that, the Bible is full of stories of ordinary people who did amazing things because they trusted God. And that’s something that still happens today. I’m sure you can think of people who have been inspired by God to do some pretty super stuff. Are you ready to do the same?
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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT PRAYING WHEN YOU FEEL HELPLESS
God Changes Things We Can’t!
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oes the news make you feel sad? Do you feel overwhelmed by things such as the war in Ukraine or the fires in Europe? I do! I sometimes feel so sad that I don’t want to watch or read any news at all. But that would be pretending everything in the world is all right when it’s not. It’s OK to feel sad about the difficult things some people face. God feels sad about these too! We can feel overwhelmed because we don’t know what to do to change things. But there is something very important we can do – we can pray! In the Bible cartoon we see that Daniel was also sad and worried about what was happening in his world. The Hebrew people weren’t listening to God or
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says Melita Day-Lewis obeying him. Daniel realised they were in all sorts of trouble because they had turned their backs on God. So, he decided to pray. Daniel prayed because he trusted God to hear his prayers and answer them. He worshipped God, said sorry on behalf of the Hebrew people and asked God to change things. Then he thanked God for hearing his prayer. Daniel had to wait a long time before his prayer was answered, but God heard every word he prayed (check out Daniel 10:12). When you feel worried or sad about things happening in the world, speak to God about them. He’s loving, kind and listens to our prayers. He can change things we can’t!
Think of some things in the news that make you sad and write or draw a prayer about them in the space below.
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CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE – DANIEL 9
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I was the second person to be created by God.
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I lived in the Garden of Eden.
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My name means mother of all the living.
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Clue 5 I had
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How well do you know your Bible heroes? Can you name the boy who took on a giant or the girl who watched over her little brother as he sailed down the stream in a basket? The Bible is filled with amazing stories of ordinary people who, with God’s help, did extraordinary things. So read the clues below and guess who this week’s Bible hero is!
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three sons called Cain, Abel and Seth.
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Can you guess who I am? ANSWER ON PAGE 2
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I have my popcorn ready and i’m off to the cinema to see ‘DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS’! See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
1 August r – age 11 Rylee Taylo 2 August Gabriel Ngerez a – age 12
3 August Ava Carter – age 13 5 August Luca s Frost – ag e7
Guess the Group to name A collective noun is a word used gs. thin or ls a group of people, anima
Performers entertain us in theatres, concert halls, movies and on TV. Here are some collective nouns for different groups of performing artists…
Rhyme of poets
Metre of percussionists
Melody of harpists
Band of musicians
Riot of comedians
Float of dancers
Choir of singers
Choose the correct collective noun for magicians: 1 Fantasy 2 Illusion 3 Pretence
Answer on page 2
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What happened to the dog who ate nothing but garlic? His bark was much worse than his bite!
H o h o, h a h a, h e h e!
H e h e, h e h e!
What do you call a tortoise that’s a chef? A slow cooker!
MISSING PUZZLE PIECE
Crossword Clues
by Neil Locker
a pigs is This jigsaw of two guine are four re the missing a piece, but correct the d pieces left in the box. Fin sa jig w. piece and complete the
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3 Furniture for sleeping in. 5 Movie theatre. 6 Night bird. 7 Canoe originally used by Inuit people. 8 Granny Smith, for example. 11 Small winged insect. 12 Red fruit. 13 Organ of sight.
down: 1 Ledge under a window. 2 Body part between head and shoulders. 3 Young child. 4 Animal that Jesus rode on Palm Sunday. 6 Citrus fruit. 9 Step or stride. 10 Level or equal. 11 Area for growing crops and rearing animals.
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What did one flea say to the other when they left the cinema? ‘Should we walk or take the dog?’
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What did the pig say on the summer’s day? ‘I’m bacon!’
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Have you heard about the new squirrel diet? It’s just nuts!
What do you call a famous turtle? A shell-ebrity!
SUPER-PETS WORDSEARCH
Find the ‘DC League of Super-Pets’-related words in the grid
KRYPTO MERTON PB BATMAN GREEN LAnTERN THE FLASH ACE SUPERMAN AQUAMAN CHIP LEX LUTHOR LOIS LANE LULU WONDER WOMAN CYBORG
How did the turtle feel after it bumped into an electric eel? Shell-shocked!
Why should you never rob a bank with a pig? They always squeal!
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he summer is the perfect time for fun outdoors to enjoy on those Pass the Pigs have got a new game for you lovely summer days – Giant Pass the Pugs! much loved by Pass the Pigs is a famous game that has been launched a doggy families for decades. The brand has recently a giant version for ’s version called Pass the Pugs. And now there outdoors too. nding on the positions Throw the inflatable pugs in the air and depe first to get 100 points they land in, you get different points. Be the ything! Fans of to win, but get greedy and you could lose ever as ‘Leaning Pass the Pigs will be familiar with positions such version players will Jowler’, ‘Snouter’ and ‘Pig Out’. But in this new and ‘Play Dead’, plus get positions, such as ‘Snoozer’, ‘Faceplant’ others! in the garden, It’s the perfect game for outdoors, whether it’s playground. at a picnic, in the pool, at the beach or in the Pugs game, For your opportunity to win a Giant Pass the name, age, answer the question below and email your full .uk. y.org address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarm petition’ in Remember to put ‘Giant Pass the Pugs Com by Friday the subject box. Your entry needs to reach us can You en. 26 August when the winners will be chos on below also enter by filling in the details on the coup ion, and posting it to: Giant Pass the Pugs Competit 6BN. SE1 on Lond Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway,
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How many points do you need to win Giant Pass the Pugs? 50 100 150 Name: Address: ____________ Postcode:
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DAY OF FRIENDSHIP COLOURING Today (30 July) is the United Nations’ International Day of Friendship – a day to celebrate and promote peace and friendship between countries. To help you mark this special day, here’s a picture of children from all over the world joining hands in a circle of friendship for you to colour. Email your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk – make sure you write ‘Day of Friendship Colouring’ in the subject box and give us your full name, age and address. Alternatively you can post your colourings to: Your Space, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. One last reminder, if you’re sending by post remember to fill in your details below so we know who you are. We send a gift to everyone whose colouring we publish, so don’t miss out!
Name:
Age:
Address: Postcode: Go to salvationist.org.uk/kidsalive to download a printable PDF of this page
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Fun in the Sun
Kids across the United Kingdom are on summer holidays now – wahoo! Thankfully there’s been plenty of lovely sunny weather to enjoy so far and hopefully there will be plenty more to come too! Warm, sunny days are brilliant, but it’s important to remember how to stay safe. Getting sunburnt can be really painful! It also increases someone’s chances of getting skin cancer in the future. Sunburn doesn’t just happen on holiday either, it’s possible to get burnt wherever we are. Even if it’s cloudy. So here are some top tips for a safe summer.
Slip Slip on a top. Cover up with suitable clothing, such as a lightweight, loose T-shirt. This will protect your upper body from sunburn.
Slop Slop on some sunscreen. You should use sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 30. Also make sure it has at least 4-star UVA protection. Apply the sunscreen to all exposed skin, including the face, neck and ears.
Use water-resistant sunscreens if you’re having contact with water, but still reapply it after being in the water or towel-drying. It’s also recommended that you reapply it every two hours if you’re out in the sun all day.
Slap Slap on a hat to protect your head. A wide-brimmed one is best as they shade the face, neck and ears.
Slide Slide on some sunglasses. It’s possible to get a painful burn to the surface of the eye from too much sun exposure. Wear sunglasses that have the CE Mark and British Standard Mark 12312-1:2013 E, and always avoid looking directly at the sun.
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Slurp plenty of water. When it’s hot it’s even more important to stay hydrated. That means drinking lots of water. Drink regularly throughout the day, especially if you’ve been running around playing.
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How to Deal with Sunburn If you do forget some of our tips and accidentally end up with sunburn, here are some ways to ease the pain.
Chill your skin with a cool shower, bath or damp towel.
Apply a soothing aftersun cream or spray, such as aloe vera.
If you’re really sore, ask your parents or carers about taking suitable paracetamol or ibuprofen painkillers. These can help reduce pain and inflammation.
Avoid going out in the sunshine where possible and cover sunburnt skin with loose clothing until the sunburn has healed.
If you feel unwell or your skin swells badly or blisters, seek medical help from a doctor or call NHS 111.
Keeping Cool With temperatures hitting a record 40°C in the UK in July, it’s even more important to keep cool and follow the sun safety advice on these pages. To cope better in heatwaves there are a few things you can try. Close blinds or curtains, especially in rooms facing the sun. Stay indoors as much as possible. Have a cool bath before bedtime. Use a fan to circulate air. Keep nightwear light and loose. If you need to get out of the house, look for indoor places with air conditioning. Libraries, cafes, swimming pools, cinemas and shopping centres are good options.
Check out next week’s KA! World for more summer safety tips
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La u re n Age? 13. Favourite colour? Light blue. Favourite food? Pizza. Favourite sport? Netball, football and swimming. Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ? Colouring Corner. Favourite Bible story and why? Jesus feeding the 5,000, because it shows that even with so little he can create a miracle. Favourite TV programme? Jamie Johnson. What do you want to be when you’re older? A doctor. Pets? Fish. Hobbies? Baking and reading. Tell us a joke. Why did the M&Ms go to school? Because they wanted to be Smarties! What special skill or talent do you have? I can count to 10 in 4 languages. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I love maths and English. Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I love watching, playing and reading about football.
Tessie, age 10, sent us this eggs-cellent Easter Egg Colouring. We love the effort she’s put into colouring in all the details.
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The Kids Alive! team loves to hear from its readers. And guess what – other readers love reading your news! So why not get in touch? You can email or post your own colourings, drawings and letters. Or you could ask your Sunday school, church or corps leaders to email us or write to us with any news about the fun stuff you’ve been doing at your church or corps. Email: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk Post: Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN
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Cool s g n i r u o l o C
Maria, age 9, coloured in this cool Celebration Colouring. The colours are brilliantly bold.
Prizegiving Celebration This lovely Little Red Riding Hood Colouring was sent to us by Chantelle, age 12. Great work!
l Here’s a photo of children at Heme y had Hempstead Salvation Army. The g a great time during their prizegivin they celebration. They loved the prizes of the received. During the meeting two diers children were enrolled as junior sol r God and chose their favourite song, ‘Ou to sing. is a Great Big God’ for everyone
Here’s a fantastic little Red Panda Colouring from Max, age 5. The red panda looks so cute.
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Once a year everyone has a day on which they’re made to feel special…
It’s not fair, Patch!
…But us robots don’t have birthdays.
LATER… So we miss out.
I know you don’t have an actual birthday, Robot, because you’re mechanical…
Happy built day, Robot! …but we can celebrate the day you were BUILT!
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