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Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog are going to be pretty excited this week, because there’s a brand new season of Sonic Prime racing on to screens next week! If you haven’t seen the rst season, let us ll you in.
In Sonic Prime the action-packed adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog go into overdrive when a run-in with Dr Eggman results in a universe-shattering event! Sonic ends up in an alternative world that looks familiar, but is called New Yoke City. Desperate to piece his old life back together, Sonic races through the Shatterverse, discovering strange worlds and meeting new friends.
In the new season, Sonic is reunited with Shadow, and Shadow has bad news. Green Hill is gone and Shadow blames Sonic. There’s only one way to x this – the two hedgehog rivals must work together! Can they do it?
Season two of ‘Sonic Prime’ arrives on Netflix on 13 July. The first season is available to watch on Netflix now.
‘Sonic Prime’ is rated PG on Netflix. This means it’s suggested that parents or carers make sure it’s suitable for their children.
Whether it’s the Marvel Multiverse or the multiverse that Sonic fnds himself travelling across, lots of us are used to the ideas of parallel universes and alternative realities. For some reason, they all seem to result in superpowered bad guys who want to rule everything.
Thankfully, there’s only one reality and one universe – the one we’re part of. And there’s only one true superpower and there’s nothing bad about him. God is nothing but good and Genesis reminds us that when he created our one and only universe, God looked at it and said, ‘It’s good!’
Some people might tell you that God’s a distant being who doesn’t care about you. Well, I see, feel and hear God at work every day and in all sorts of ways. Your superpowered God created you just where and how he wants you to be, and he’s right with you here, now and always.
READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT HOW JESUS HELPS EVERYONE TO BELONG
Bible stories about Jesus healing people are just incredible. I love how the people who ask Jesus for help are changed – in more ways than one.
If I’m honest, I nd them hard to read too. You see, I have friends and family who have been ill or are disabled and I’ve asked Jesus to help them, but nothing seems to have happened. It’s really important I tell you I also know people who have asked Jesus to help them and they have been healed. Now that is incredible!
In this week’s cartoon Bible story, a lady is healed by Jesus. A little like last week’s story about Bartimaeus, it’s easy to focus on the healing. Like Bartimaeus, this lady wouldn’t have been allowed to join in anything
Justin Reevesbecause of her illness – she was an outcast. She’d been made to feel so bad about herself that she even tried to get to Jesus in secret – from the middle of a big crowd where she thought no one would notice her. Jesus did notice her. Even in a busy crowd he showed her the love, dignity, care and respect she’d always deserved.
As Christians, we’re supposed to be like Jesus. I wonder how like him you are in helping people to feel included. Is there anyone you know who is desperate to belong, but is left out because of an illness or disability? What could you do to be like Jesus this week? How can you help include everyone?
Think about people you know who might feel left out – what can you do to help them belong? Use this space to draw or write the names of those people here. Think about how you can be like Jesus to them and say a prayer for them and yourself.
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.
Who is the rst person mentioned in the Bible?
A Abraham
B Adam
C Aaron
Where was Jesus born? A Bethel
How many commandments did God give to the Israelites?
10 B 20 C 30
Who built an ark?
verse: ‘The Lord is my…’
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RACE ALONG TO PAGE 11 WHERE YOU’LL FIND A RACING CARS COLOURING TO ENJOY. See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
The cosmos or universe is so enormous and stupendous it’s mind-boggling! Here are some facts about space that are … well, cosmic!
On 3 November 1957 Sputnik 2, the second man-made object to orbit ( y around) Earth was launched by the Soviet Union (a collection of countries run by Russia). Sputnik 2 was 4 metres high and cone shaped. It was more advanced in its technology than Sputnik 1. Sputnik 2 had on-board radio transmitters, scienti c instruments and a temperature control system.
Sputnik 2 was the rst spacecraft to carry a living animal. Laika, a small mixed-breed dog who was about 2 years old, was placed in a special area to provide data on how a living organism would survive in space. Laika had enough oxygen to last 10 days, but because of temperature problems she only survived a day or two.
How does Sonic get hold of Tails? He gives him a ring!
What do hedgehogs eat? Prickled onion!
What did Dr Robotnik say after Sonic lost all his rings? ‘Eggs-cellent!’
What do you call a hedgehog that’s lost all its prickles? A mole!
Starting at row 1, use the letters from the row above to make a new word in each row until you arrive at the base of the pyramid with a six-letter word.
Clue: being in a different country.
Answers on Page 2
by Neil LockerHo ho, ha ha, he he!
What does Sonic the Hedgehog wear when he goes to the beach? Speedos!
How do hedgehogs play leapfrog? Very, very carefully!
What do you get if you cross a hedgehog with a giraffe?
A really long toothbrush!
What did the pet hedgehog say before it ran away to the wild?
‘I want to live life on the hedge!’
Hehe, he he!
What is a prickly pear? Two hedgehogs!
across:
3 Baltic, for example. 5 Colour of a dandelion. 6 Sweet for chewing.
7 Move in time to music. 8 Asian country whose capital is New Delhi. 11 Young dog. 12 Hand digit. 13 Rodent.
down:
1 Football side. 2 Pleased or happy.
3 Waterbird. 4 Dozing. 6 Stringed instrument. 9 Foolish. 10 Female relative. 11 Entreaty or appeal. by Neil Locker
The square has broken into different-shaped shards. Match each shard to the right place to complete the square.
If you read last week’s Kids Alive! you’ll know that The Reading Agency is running the Summer Reading Challenge. If you’re still looking for some brilliant books for the challenge, we’re giving away three in this week’s competition.
People Power: Peaceful Protests That Changed the World gives readers the information and encouragement they need to be part of a better future. From Gandhi to Rosa Parks and the Arab Spring to Black Lives Matter, this optimistic and hopeful book covers nearly every continent and also introduces issues such as climate change.
Art and Joy: Best Friends Forever helps young artists discover the joy of artistic expression. As two best friends Art and Joy learn how to tap into their imaginations and shrug off the Art Bully, they discover clever ways to get their creative juices owing using colour, shape, line and found objects.
The Swing is a lovely story about childhood, growing older, friendship and loss. Readers can understand that life’s most important memories can never disappear.
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Which of these protests can you read about in ‘People Power: Peaceful Protests That Changed the World’?
Arab Spring Arab Summer Arab Autumn
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Do you enjoy the sunny weather that (hopefully!) comes in the summer? It’s lovely to feel the sunshine on your face, but it’s important to stay safe too. Then you can make the most of the wonderful sunny season.
Getting sunburnt can be so painful. As well as feeling uncomfortable in the short term, sunburn can also increase someone’s chances of getting skin cancer when they’re older. That’s why sun safety is so important. Remember, you don’t have to be on holiday to get sunburnt. It can happen in your garden, local park or school playground. It can even happen when it’s cloudy!
There’s an easy way to remember sun safety advice. Follow the slip, slop, slap, seek, slide, slurp guide!
Slip on a top. Cover your body with suitable, lightweight clothing, such as a loose T-shirt. This will protect your body from sunburn.
Slop on some sunscreen. You should use a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 30. It’s also important to make sure it has at least 4-star UVA protection and check the expiry date if it’s not new.
Apply the sunscreen to all skin that isn’t covered by clothing, including the face, neck and ears. Make sure you use lots to ensure plenty of protection. Apply the sunscreen before you go out and reapply it every two hours if you’re out in the sun all day. Make sure you use water-resistant sunscreen if you’re having contact with water, such as in the sea or pool. You should also reapply it after being in the water, even if it is water resistant.
Slap on a hat. This will protect your head from the sun. A wide-brimmed hat is best as that will shade your face, neck and ears.
Seek
Seek out some shade. Avoid being in the sun between 11am and 3pm – this is when the sun’s rays are strongest. If you can’t go inside during these times, search for shade underneath trees or parasols.
Slide on some sunglasses. Did you know it’s possible to burn the surface of your eyes? Ouch! Always avoid looking directly at the sun and, whenever you can, wear sunglasses that have the CE Mark and British Standard Mark 12312-1:2013 E. You’ll be safe and look super cool!
Slurp plenty of water. When the weather is hot it’s even more important to stay hydrated. Drink regularly throughout the day, especially if you’re running around playing.
If you do forget some of the tips above and accidentally get sunburnt, here are some ways to help ease the pain.
Chill your skin with a cool shower, bath or damp towel. Apply a soothing aftersun cream or spray.
Avoid going out in the sun until your skin has healed. If you are going out, make sure you cover the burnt area with loose clothing.
Ask your parents about taking suitable painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if needed.
If you feel really unwell or your skin swells badly or blisters, ask your parents or carers to get help from a doctor or NHS 111.
Check out next week’s KA! World for more summer safety tips.
Age? 7.
Favourite colour? Pink and purple.
Favourite food? Egg soldiers.
Favourite sport? Swimming.
Favourite bit of Kids Alive!? Jokes.
Favourite Bible story and why?
The birth of Jesus, because I like the angels.
Favourite TV programme?
Operation Ouch!
What do you want to be when you’re older? Artist.
Pets? A dog called Chester.
Hobbies? Maths and art.
Tell us a joke. What do you call a flying monkey? An air baboon!
What special skill or talent do you have? I can make people laugh their heads off.
Tell us something interesting about yourself. I am the apple pie queen (in eating, but I sometimes help my Mummy to make the mixture).
Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I love school.
Would you like to feature in our Reader Pro le section on this page like Louise? If you would, ask your parents, carers or Sunday school leaders to email the address in the green box below and we’ll send a questionnaire for you to complete (as well as sending a photographic permission form for your parents or carers).
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If there’s one thing the Kids Alive! team loves it’s rainbows! So we adore this Fairy Colouring sent by Phoebe, age 6, which is bursting with colour.
Amelia, age 8, sent us this super colourful Coronation Colouring. It’s all fantastic, but our favourite bit is the rainbow owers!
What a bee-utiful Bee Colouring! Louisa, age 9, sent this to celebrate World Bee Day. It’s a great reminder to look after our busy little friends.
Someone else has been a busy bee! This brilliant Bee Colouring is from Louise, age 7. Louise also features in our reader pro le section on the left!
Julia, age 9, also sent a lovely Coronation Colouring. We love the way King Charles and Queen Camilla’s out ts match the Union Flag.
I thought skipping was a good exercise for keeping fit. It is… What do you mean?
I skipped the PE lesson!
That seems rather unfair, Norman.
I got told off for skipping today by my PE teacher, Patch.
…But the kind of skipping I did wasn’t like that.