Kids Alive! 5 August 2023

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Just Super. Hedvig is an 11-year-old gaming enthusiast who nds her life turned upside down when she must step into her father’s shoes sooner than expected. Her dad doesn’t have any old ordinary job, though. He’s the town’s secret superhero –Super Lion! The job of Super Lion is passed down from parent to child, but Hedvig’s lack of super strength, speed or co-ordination is a problem. Then her dad chooses her cousin Adrian to become the next family superhero instead of her!

Hedvig doesn’t let this news stop her, though. She visits her grandmother and the two form an unlikely team. She will need her grandmother’s help to be able to discover her inner superpower and prove she has what it takes to be the next Super Lion!

‘Just Super’ is out in UK cinemas now

A few weeks ago, my youngest daughter was learning about superheroes at school. Her homework was to design her own superhero. When I asked her what she was going to draw, she said, ‘You, Daddy!’ When I asked what my powers were, she said, ‘Cuddles and tickles!’

I’m not sure those ‘powers’ would be particularly helpful if Earth was attacked by a super villain from a parallel universe. But they’re important to my daughter, because they help her to feel safe and happy.

Sometimes I wish I could see God in more super ways – maybe not a pillar of fre and the parting of the water (you can read about on page 5 this week). Then again, I don’t think I need God in that way. Most often, I just need God to help me know everything’s going to be all right. A bit like getting a big, heavenly super-hug.

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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT CONSIDERING HOW YOU SEE GOD IN YOUR LIFE

I Wonder…

by Justin Reeves

When I read Bible stories like the one in the cartoon strip opposite, I wonder why God doesn’t do those sorts of things in my life. Having said that, I’m also glad he doesn’t, because pillars of re and seas being parted for me to walk through would really scare me!

I experience God through nature and the people around me. I love being by the sea or out in the countryside – the scenery always amazes me. And I love looking up at the moon and stars on a clear night. When I stop and think that God created our planet, the universe and everything in it, it blows my mind!

My family, friends and colleagues often help me to feel close to God. Sometimes a friend will say

something that feels like a message from God or they’ll help me and it’s like seeing God in action. During tough times in my life I’ve felt God through the help and comfort family and friends have shown me. And when things are good and I’m having fun with people I know, I feel like God’s with us too and thank him for the good things in my life.

I wonder how you see, hear or feel God. You might feel close to God when you’re singing, playing an instrument or listening to music. Maybe it’s when you’re dancing or playing sport that you experience God. Perhaps it’s in some of the ways I’ve described above. Take some time to think about how you experience God.

All the Feels

Israelites on the Move

Escape Across the Red Sea

CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE –EXODUS 13:18–22 AND 14:5–31

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Would you consider yourself to be a Bible buff? Do you know how many sh and loaves Jesus used to feed 5,000 people? Which teenager defeated a giant and who was swallowed by a huge sh? From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is full of incredible stories and interesting information. Test your Bible knowledge by having a go at the questions below.

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Who were Jesus’ human parents? What is the longest book in the Bible?

A Isaac and Rebecca

B Ruth and Boaz

C Mary and Joseph

Who rescued baby Moses from the river?

A Pharaoh’s grandmother

B Pharaoh’s mother

C Pharaoh’s daughter

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A Genesis

B Psalms

C Isaiah

Who climbed up a tree to see Jesus because he was too short to see above the crowd? A

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5 August

Lucas Frost – age 8

6 August

Matthew Pearce – age 13

James Tulloch – age 10

Harley O’Donovan-Troth – age 8

8 August Holly Gill – age 10

Pick Out Patch

I love scotland! it’s The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo this month - check out page 11 for more info! See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.

9 August

Abigail Mo – age 9 10 August

Georgie Batten – age 12

Scarlett Willock – age 7

The cosmos or universe is so enormous and stupendous it’s mind-boggling! Here are some facts about space that are … well, cosmic!

luna 1

Luna 1 was an unmanned spacecraft launched by the Soviet Union (a collection of countries run by Russia) on 2 January 1959. The aim of the Luna 1 mission was to land on the Moon, but the control system failed meaning Luna 1 missed the Moon by 5,995km. In terms of space exploration that’s actually pretty close, so even though the main mission didn’t go to plan, Luna 1 is considered the rst spacecraft to reach the Moon. It was also the rst man-made object to leave Earth’s orbit and orbit the Sun.

When Luna 1 was 113,000km from Earth, it released a large bright orange cloud of sodium gas that could be seen from the Indian Ocean. This was as bright as one of the faintest stars that can be seen in the night sky – it would have been dif cult to see with the naked eye, but it could be seen with a telescope.

LUNA 1

NASA pictures

Where does Spider-Man hang out in his spare time? On the World Wide Web!

Who is the most curious superhero? Wonder Woman!

Starting from the outer segments and working towards the middle, write the answers to the clues so they all end with the same letter. Some letters have been included to help you. If answered correctly the outer segments will spell out a new word. Clue: fruit.

He he, he he!

1 Capture

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3 Our planet

4 American farm

5 Not smooth 6 Young people

Ho ho, ha ha, he he!

What do you call an injured Batman?

Bruised Wayne!

Why are The Avengers so handy with tools? Because they’re always assembling!

What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!

What do you call a belt made of watches? A waist of time!

Knock, knock! Who’s there? Doctor! Doctor who? No, Doctor Strange!

What do you get if you cross Wonder Woman with a Transformer? Amazon Prime!

Why are worms so great to hang out with? Because they’re really down to earth!

Pet rabbit’s home

Crossword Clues

across:

1 Fisherman’s pole. 3 Sunrise. 6 Garden tool for cutting the lawn. 7 No space for Mary and Joseph at the _ _ _. 8 Act without words. 10 Sicilian volcano: Mount _ _ _ _. 12 Foodstuff which can be boiled, fried or poached. 13 Sugary cake decoration. 15 Person from Glasgow, for example. 16 Organ of hearing.

Crossword Clues

down:

1 Don’t forget. 2 Morning moisture on grass. 3 Unlit. 4 Narrow part of your body.

5 Put at risk. 9 Conjuring tricks. 11 Haze or fog. 14 Frozen dessert: _ _ _ cream.

Bible Comic Activity Book Competition

Do you have a love of drawing or creating stories?

The Bible is full of incredible stories and now you can use your creative skills to tell them in your own way. The Lion Kids’ Bible Comic Activity Book helps kids to plan, write and draw their own comic strips based on Bible stories. Design your own characters, add jokes, speech bubbles or sound effects and personalise the scenes with your own unique air!

This brilliant book is based on The Lion Kids’ Bible Comic, a cartoon retelling of the Bible produced by artists who have worked on all sorts from Marvel and DC to Shaun the Sheep and Wallace and Gromit. There are 32 pages packed full of puzzles, such as mix and match, crosswords and mazes. There’s also a 3D image and instructions on how to make your own 3D glasses!

For your opportunity to win a copy of The Lion Kids’ Bible Comic Activity Book, answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Remember to put ‘Bible Comic Activity Book Competition’ in the subject box. Your entry needs to reach us by Friday 1 September when the winners will be chosen. You can also enter by lling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Bible Comic Activity Book Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. ‘The

Bible Comic Activity

Which of these characters features in the Bible cartoon on page 5 this week?

Joseph Moses

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MOTOGP BRITISH GRAND PRIX SILVERSTONE GOES FULL THROTTLE FOR…

Dramatic, thrilling and fast, the MotoGP British Grand Prix takes place from 4–6 August. In case you’re wondering what the MotoGP British Grand Prix is, let us explain: every summer the best motorcyclists from around the world gather at Silverstone and compete in races to win a trophy and valuable world championship points. Silverstone rst hosted a motorcycle grand prix in 1977. Giacomo Agostini holds the record for the most Grand Prix victories and, having won 122 times, is known as the king of motorcycle racing. Agostini is now retired, so won’t be participating this year. Some riders to look out for are: Francesco Bagnaia from Italy; Johann Zarco from France; and Stefan Bradl from Germany. In recent years, Francesco Bagnaia has been the man to beat, gaining a whopping 194 points to claim last year’s World Championship. No doubt the other contestants will be trying to beat him, but can they do it? Can they bring back the crown? Who will you be rooting for?

You can enjoy all the action across the weekend on BT Sport and ITV. If you miss the race you can catch up on ITV4’s highlights show at 8pm on Monday or watch any time on ITVX.

BAGPIPES AND BANDS IN BONNY SCOTLAND BAGPIPES AND BANDS IN BONNY SCOTLAND

Thousands of people from all over the world will head to Edinburgh from 4–26 August for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Described as a musical journey, some exciting homegrown acts will include the Royal Air Force and the Massed Pipes and Drums accompanied by the Tattoo Dancers and Fiddlers.

There will also be many impressive cultural showcases from Norway, the United States of America, Trinidad and Tobago, and Switzerland. The United States Air Force band will wow the audience with a freestyle musical performance inspired by The Great American Songbook. The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra will bring a burst of colour with their traditional art forms, including limbo and re dancing. The Swiss Armed Forces Central Band will also present their exciting drum corps talent. The vast selection of performances has something for everyone, whether you’re six or seventy-six. All of this is being held at Edinburgh Castle – a huge venue for a huge showcase of talent.

You can watch all the excitement live on BBC One on Friday 11 August at 9.30pm or on Saturday 12 August at 6.15pm and 9.30pm or catch up on BBC iPlayer

Living

Back to School

If you’re a kid living in England or Wales, you probably think it’s way too early to start talking about going back to school. You’ve only just nished! However, children in Scotland will be lining up for class again really soon, so it’s the perfect time to talk about being prepared for a new school year.

If you’ve still got another month until you’re back at the school gates, pop this issue somewhere safe for when you need it.

Dealing With Feelings

People feel differently about going back to school. Some people can’t wait to get back in the classroom and see their friends, but others will be dragging their feet and wishing the holidays were longer.

To help you process your feelings about going back to school, try writing or drawing them on paper (or you could use the space below). You could write a story, diary, poem, or draw a comic or picture – whatever helps you. Think of the things you’re looking forward to and the things you’re a bit anxious about. Then use them to talk to your parents, carers or another grown-up about how you’re feeling. Talking through questions you have can also help.

If you don’t have a piece of paper to hand, use this space to write or draw how you’re feeling about going back to school

a healthy and an active lifestyle and caring for your physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

New School, Same Awesome You

Are you starting a new school this term? Whether you’re moving to a different area or starting high school, new schools can feel a little scary. However, don’t panic, because you won’t be the only one feeling that way. Feeling nervous is completely normal, but here are some top tips to hopefully make the move easier.

Plan your journey to your new school in advance. You could even do practice runs with your parents or carers. Then you won’t have to worry about getting lost or being late on your rst day.

Finding your way around a new school can be tricky, especially if you’ve started high school and you have to move classrooms for different subjects. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you’re not sure where to go.

Make sure you have everything you need for your rst day, such as a bag, pencils, pens and books.

Face your new school challenge with a smile and a positive attitude. Be yourself and show your new classmates how awesome you are!

If there’s someone new in your school, make them feel welcome. Be kind and friendly and help them nd their way around and settle in.

Be Prepared

rst day of school will come around before you know it, so make sure you’re ready for it. Being prepared for your rst day can help it go smoothly and be less stressful.

If you’ve been staying up late during the holidays try to go to bed a bit earlier in the last week before school. Then it won’t be such a shock when you’re getting up early again because you’ll be well rested.

Pack your bag and get your uniform ready the night before school. Then you won’t be scrambling around, trying to nd everything, in a mad rush on your rst morning. This is a good tip for every school day, not just your rst day!

Plan a healthy and nutritious breakfast so you’re well set up for your rst day back learning.

Check out next week’s KA! World for more Back to School tips

Ashton

9.

Favourite colour? Gold.

Favourite food? Pizza.

Favourite sport? Swimming.

Favourite bit of Kids Alive!?

Giggle in the Middle.

Favourite Bible story and why?

Feeding of the 5,000.

Favourite TV programme?

Teen Titans Go!

What do you want to be when you’re older? Teacher.

Pets? None.

Hobbies? Dancing.

Tell us a joke. I have an umbrella joke, but it will go over your head!

What special skill or talent do you have? I can make babies smile.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I have a YouTube Channel.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I do like football too.

Cool Colou ri ngs

Rosie, age 8, coloured in this beautiful Bee Colouring to celebrate World Bee Day. That happy little bee looks thrilled with the super-colourful ower.

G e t I n T o u c h !

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.

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This out-of-this-world Rocket Colouring was completed by Rafael, age 12. Now that’s a cool rocket – what a fantastic design he’s given it!

This Teddy Bears’ Picnic Colouring was sent by Jenni, age 9. She’s done a fab job adding so much colour to the scene – we wish we could tuck into that yummy-looking cake!

All About EsME!

Hello, readers, my name is Esme. I’m 15 years old and I’m currently in year 10 of high school. My favourite subject at school is art, but not the usual drawing and painting side of art that you’re probably thinking of. I work with clay and make sculptures. I know, crazy right? It does get very messy, but I love it! I love that I can make anything and it doesn’t have to be perfect – my imagination goes wild!

I also really like acting and drama. That’s what I want to be when I’m older – an actor. I would love to be on stage with all the lights and costumes. What do you want to be when you’re older?

Right now, I’m doing work experience here at The Salvation Army in the Publishing Department. I’m learning about how the magazines that The Salvation Army publishes get made.

I’m a Christian and I go to a church in Harrow, London. I’ve been going there all my life. Going to that church has helped me grow in faith and build a relationship with God. Very soon I’m going into year 11. I’m a bit worried, but I know that Jesus will be with me and will make me strong. If you want to sample some of Esme’s work, check out this week’s page 11 to read two of her awesome articles!

you could always take up flying lessons, Pirate Dick.

Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to fly, Patch?

I’ve already thought of that but it’s too expensive.

but then I came across the story of a pilot in THE SECOND WORLD WAR.

Apparently he flew in wellingtons.

Not wellington bootsWellington bomberS!

How did that help you?