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3 Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie and Ed’s Bit
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GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE: THE MOVIE
What’s the most amazing thing that you own?
Perhaps it’s a gift that was given to you when you were much younger, or maybe it’s a spectacular crafty creation that you proudly display in your room. Now imagine discovering that this magnificent item has gone missing. In fact, missing isn’t the right word – it’s been taken by someone else!
That’s exactly what happens to a girl called Gabby in Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. Gabby owns something truly marvellous – a dollhouse full of little kitties. What’s brilliant about these felines (who are known as the Gabby Cats) is that although they look like toys, they can walk and talk! So when Gabby and her Grandma Gigi decide to go on an adventure, there’s no way that Gabby’s going to leave her dollhouse at home.
However, while Gabby’s exploring the city of Cat Francisco, the worst thing possible happens –Gabby loses her dollhouse! This dollhouse is then discovered by a lady called Vera. Vera is obsessed with cats, and she believes that this dollhouse will make a brilliant addition to her collection. Now Gabby must set out on a mission to save the Gabby Cats and get her dollhouse back!
You can watch ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ in cinemas now
Gabby’s most precious thing is her dollhouse, so no wonder she’s worried that it’s gone. Of course, it’s not just the dollhouse itself that Gabby doesn’t want to lose, it’s what lives inside it – her Gabby Cats! These feline friends are the things she loves most.
This reminds me of the parable of the lost sheep in the Bible –you can read this in Luke 15:1–7. A parable is a story that can teach us a lesson, and in this story a shepherd leaves his flock to search for one sheep that has got lost. Jesus told this story to help explain how every person is precious to him.
Even when we get a bit lost and do things that are wrong, Jesus still loves us. And like the lost sheep that the shepherd brought home, Jesus will always welcome us back and give us a special place in his family.
Images courtesy of Universal Pictures
A Voice of Freedom
Copy Jesus
As the uncle of a two-year-old boy, I have a very important job – to make him have a big, out-of-control giggling fit! One of my best ways to get him chuckling is to copy every action that he does, such as sticking his tongue out (and even, one time, copying when he picked his nose).
I’ve become an expert at copying my nephew, but this week’s Bible cartoon encourages us to become experts at copying someone else –Jesus! This cartoon tells us about a letter that was written by Paul to a church in Philippi. Paul was reminding the church that Jesus loved them. He was also encouraging them to show that same love to others!
One of the ways that Paul told the church they should do this was by putting the needs of the people around them above their own. They should do this knowing that this was exactly what Jesus had done for them, as Jesus had even given his life for them!
Read the comment on the right about showing Jesus’ love to others
So what does caring for the needs of others look like nowadays? It might look like sharing some of a delicious snack with a hungry friend. Or it might look like chatting with a lonely person at your church, even though you really want to play football outside. Perhaps it looks like standing up for someone who’s being bullied, even though that might be really scary. Jesus gave up his life for us, so what can we do to show love to those around us?
says Jacob Adams
Copy the Cartoon
We’ve learnt that we should copy the way that Jesus showed love to others – but how good are you at copying cartoons? Put your skills to the test by copying the drawing below, which is from this week’s cartoon, into the empty box!
Bumper Bible Breakdown
Did you know the Bible isn’t one big book? It’s actually 66 books put together to tell one big story of God’s great love. Join us as we look at each Bible book and discover why God made the world, what went wrong and how in the end God saved the world through his son, Jesus.
What makes someone a good Christian? Is it the clothes they wear, the languages they speak or whether they follow old religious rules? In a letter Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia, he made it clear that those kinds of things didn’t matter. That’s because every Christian is equally important to God!
In Galatia, Jewish Christians were trying to force non-Jewish believers (known as Gentiles) to follow Jewish rules. This was a problem in lots of the early churches. In fact, Paul had even had an argument with Peter, one of Jesus’ disciples, about it!
So Paul wrote to these churches to tell them that new Christians didn’t need to become Jewish –especially if they were only doing this to make other people happy. Instead, what really mattered was following and serving Jesus. Everyone in the church should remember that God loved them exactly as they were.
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When I Grow Up
What do you want to be when you grow up? To help you learn about a job that you might be interested in, we’ve asked a grown-up to tell us all about what they do for work. It’s time to meet a…
Patch’s Problem...? ? ? ? ? ? ?
HELLO, READERS, I’VE LOST A VERY IMPORTANT OBJECT SOMEWHERE IN THE ISSUE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO HELP ME FIND IT? I HAVE A CLUE OF WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE HERE.
Cartographer!
My name is Martin and I’m a cartographer. A cartographer is someone who creates and explains maps. I work at a university, which has a huge library of more than two million maps! Students and researchers come to me when they’re studying different parts of the world. My job is to help them find the right map and understand what it shows – or even help them to make a brand-new map of their own.
On a normal day, I talk to researchers, give talks and teach students how to make their own maps. Maps aren’t just for finding your way – they can reveal history, track wildlife, help charities deliver aid after disasters and much more. Old or new, maps give us clues about the world and make confusing places easier to understand. Some new maps are used on phones or computers. Others are on paper that is hundreds of years old and must be handled very carefully! Maps can show anywhere on Earth–and sometimes even other planets! With so much variety, my job is never boring. Best of all, I get to help people do important work using maps. Geography was my favourite subject at school, so if it’s yours too, maybe you could be a cartographer! It’s a fun job where you help people explore and understand our amazing world.
Martin
What’s a cat’s favourite dessert? A mice cream cone!
What party game do cats love to play? Mew-sical chairs!
What do you call a cat prom? A fur ball!
What do you call a stylish cat? A dandy lion!
Why do cats always beat dogs in video games? Because they have nine lives!
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: Nocturnal mammal.
E b d g a r
Answers on Page 2
Ho ho, ha ha, he he! He he, he he!
The five cats below look very similar, but only two are exactly the same. Put a circle around the identical cats.
A B E D C
by Neil Locker
Hehe, he he!
Hoho,haha, he he!
Why did the cat have trouble writing its second novel? It only had one tail to tell! Why was the cat sitting on the computer? To keep an eye on the mouse!
Why was the cat so small? Because it only drank condensed milk!
Did you hear about the cat who swallowed a ball of wool? It had mittens!
across:
Crossword Clues
by Neil Locker
Why don’t kittens play fetch? They’d rather catch a nap!
Crossword Clues
1 Shed or shack. 3 Smooth, shiny fabric. 6 Daughter of your brother or sister. 7 Allow or permit. 8 Identical. 10 Rubber wheel surround. 12 Adult male. 13 Youthful or not old. 15 Where you live. 16 Type of tree.
down:
1 Good-looking. 2 Item of neckwear. 3 Sleigh or sledge. 4 Frozen sweet on a stick. 5 Power or mightiness. 9 Juicy tropical fruit. 11 Use a keyboard to write. 14 Country bordering Canada (initials).
Find the characters in ‘Gabby’s
My Arcade Competition
Have you ever been to an amusement arcade? They’re often filled with arcade machines, which you can play awesome games on. Ever since the first arcade game (which is called Computer Space) was released in 1971, kids all around the world have been flocking to arcades to put their gaming skills to the test. With this week’s prize, you can now play tons of the best games without having to go to an arcade. The My Arcade Gamer Mini Classic is a tiny gaming console that can fit in your pocket – which means that you can take it anywhere and everywhere! The Gamer Mini Classic also comes with 160 games, which means you’ll never run out of things to play. With this console, you’ll be able to bring endless arcade action with you wherever you go.
For your opportunity to win your own Gamer Mini Classic, answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Remember to put ‘My Arcade Competition’ in the subject box. Your entry needs to reach us by Friday 14 November when the winners will be chosen. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: My Arcade Competition, Kids Alive! 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ.
What was the first arcade game?
Computer Space PAC-MAN SPACE INVADERS
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GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE COLOURING
If you’ve already checked out page 3, then you’ll know about an amazing film called Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. You might have also realised that this film is almost as colourful as a stunning rainbow! Gabby wears a spectacular pink jacket, travels in a yellow camper van, owns a blue dollhouse and is best friends with a bunch of multicoloured cats! So to celebrate this ridiculously colourful new film, add a splash of colour to the design below. If you’d like to share your artwork with other readers, email your colouring to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Make sure you write ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse Colouring’ in the subject box and give us your full name, age and address. Alternatively, you can post your colouring to: Your Space, Kids Alive! 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ. One last reminder, if you’re sending by post remember to fill in the 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:
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Image courtesy of Universal Pictures
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Helping-Hand Appeal
Earlier this year, we told you about a Salvation Army project in Zimbabwe called Raising Champion Farmers. As part of the project, 300 farmers have been trained in conservation agriculture – a way of farming that protects the soil, helps crops grow better and enables communities to overcome the effects of climate change.
Meet Memory
Memory Showaki is one of the farmers who has taken part in the project. She lives in a village called Chigisi. She has a small plot of land near the lake, a short walk from her home.
With hard work, she’s able to grow enough food to support her family, but it wasn’t always like this. When Memory’s husband sadly died, she had to look after her family on her own.
‘My husband used to help me by paying school fees and other things, but when he died I had to stand for
Memory used to struggle to grow enough food to feed her family. Changing weather patterns meant there were long, dry seasons with almost no rain, and then sudden, heavy downpours.
‘When there was a lot of rain, the seeds that we planted washed away and the soil would also be washed away.’
Raising Champion Farmers
When Memory heard about the Raising Champion Farmers project, she signed up straight away. Memory and the other farmers learnt about conservation agriculture, which is better for the soil and for the crops.
‘We learnt a lot about how the soil can be changed. We didn’t know about preparing compost, so we got to know about preparing a thermal compost. It gives everything that the soil needs. Instead of using fertilisers, we use compost.’
The project didn’t just improve Memory’s crops, it has helped her whole community. People started working together, sharing ideas and supporting each other.
‘These men and women have been transformed. They work together, giving each other ideas and helping each other. We help each other in our work – and even when learning, we do it together.’
Memory knows what it’s like to struggle, but these days her crops are thriving.
‘It’s my hope and prayer for my children and grandchildren to learn about this work – working in the garden, working in the fields and learning about conservation agriculture.’
Helping-Hand
The Helping-Hand Appeal is a fundraising campaign run by The Salvation Army (who publish Kids Alive!). This year it’s all about food security – making sure people have enough nutritious food to live healthy, active lives.
Money raised will support projects, such as Raising Champion Farmers in Zimbabwe, helping more people like Memory to make the best use of their land and overcome food insecurity.
Quiz Time!
Here are some quiz questions to see how much you’ve learnt in this week’s KA! World!
1. What is conservation agriculture?
A. A method of farming that protects the soil and helps crops grow better
B. A type of garden ornament
C. A way of keeping farms neat and tidy
3. What is one impact of sudden, heavy rainfall?
2. What is food security?
A. Keeping food locked away so no one can steal it
B. Having access to enough safe and nutritious food to live healthy and active lives
C. Making sure food is stored in plastic containers
A. Seeds that were planted and soil are washed away
B. It makes the soil stronger
C. Less need for compost
5. How many farmers have been trained through the Raising Champion Farmers project?
A. 75
B. 150
C. 300
Get involved with the Helping-Hand Appeal by visiting salvationist.org.uk/helpinghand
4. Why is working together important in farming communities?
A. It helps people share ideas and support each other
B. It makes farming more competitive
C. It helps people win prizes
6. How can you support the Helping-Hand Appeal?
A. Pray for The Salvation Army’s international projects
B. Donate money or fundraise
C. Tell others about it
D. All of the above!
1A. 2B. 3A. 4A. 5C. 6D.
Cool Colou ri ngs
Yandiswa
Age? 10.
Favourite colour? Turquoise.
Favourite food? Noodles.
Favourite sport? Netball.
Favourite bit of Kids Alive!? Reader profile.
Favourite Bible story and why? Jonah and the big fish, because it teaches us the consequences of disobedience.
Favourite TV programme? YouTube.
What do you want to be when you’re older? I want to be a psychologist.
Pets? None, but I would like to have a puppy.
Edie, aged 8, sent us this terrific pony drawing that she made. All the team think it’s fantastic, including Patch!
Hobbies? Drawing, dancing and watching TV.
Tell us a joke. What do you call a man with no body and no nose? Nobody knows!
What special skill or talent do you have? Drawing. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I am very brave and a kind person.
Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I love my family more, especially my younger brother, Kevin.
What an awesome piece of artwork, Edie! I’m going to hang it on the wall of my kennel!
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.
Email: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk
Post: Kids Alive! 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ
Seeing this colouring from Arjun, aged 7, gave the KA! team big smiles of happiness. Great work, Arjun!
This super street dancer was coloured in by Milcah, aged 9. What an awesome outfit the dancer is wearing!
H a p p y
B i r t h d a y t o y o u !
To see your name and birthday printed in a future issue of KA! email your full name and date of birth to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk
19 October Isabelle Autumn – age 13
Grace, aged 8, created this delicious-looking ice cream. Yummy –doesn’t it look spectacular?
Here’s another super street dancer colouring! This one is from Poppy, aged 7. Look at those cool spotty trousers!
IF YOUR UNIFORMS ARE AS SMART AS THIS NEXT SUNDAY, FOR OUR ANNUAL BROWNIE PARADE, I’LL BE PLEASED.
BUT YOUR HAIR IS FAR TOO LONG, OLIVE.
YOU NEED A HAIRCUT!
ON SUNDAY...
OLIVE, I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU TO GET A HAIRCUT.
WELL DONE, BROWNIES. YOU LOOK AS SMART AS EVER. I DID,
