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PATCH’S PROBLEM: Page 14.
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Published weekly by The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory. The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity. The charity number in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 214779, in Scotland SC009359 and in the Republic of Ireland CHY6399. ISSN 1363-5662. 3 Toy Story 5 and Ed’s Bit 4–5 KA! JAM 6 Proverbially Speaking 7 Patch’s Problem
Iif you peeked inside a toy box belonging to an eight-year-old girl called Bonnie, you might be blown away by some of the awesome toys she owns. A spectacular space ranger action figure called Buzz Lightyear, a fearless cowgirl called Jessie and more little green aliens than you could possibly count –Bonnie’s collection is full of toys some kids could only dream of having!
However, Bonnie’s stopped paying these toys any attention! That’s because she has something far more interesting to play with. She now has her very own Lilypad, which is a frog-shaped electronic tablet! Bonnie spends most of her time on Lilypad, ignoring her toys. Why would Bonnie need a slinky dog or toy dinosaur when she can use Lilypad to talk to her friends and play as many games as she likes? What Bonnie doesn’t know is that her toys are actually alive and they’re very worried! They know that they’re not important to Bonnie anymore, so they’re scared that she might get rid of them. Jessie, who was once Bonnie’s favourite toy, calls for back-up – and an old toy pal called Woody comes to the rescue. Now Jessie, Buzz and Woody need to work together to remind Bonnie of how brilliant toys can be!
You can watch ‘Toy Story 5’ in cinemas now. The film is rated PG, which stands for parental guidance. Parents or carers can read more about this rating at bbfc.co.uk before deciding if it’s suitable for their family.
In Toy Story 5, Bonnie gets a cool new bit of technology. Unfortunately, she spends so much time on the Lilypad that she stops playing with her other toys and that makes them sad. Screens such as tablets, computer consoles and phones can be great, but they often distract us from other people. When I spend too much time distracted by my phone, it stops me from giving the people I love my full attention – and then they might feel like they’re not important to me.
The same thing happens with my friendship with Jesus. When I get too distracted with other things in my life, including technology, I don’t give him my full attention. Maybe you feel the same. If you do, let’s all make a special effort to take a break from everything going on around us, switch off any devices and make time to talk to Jesus without any distractions!
ITalk it Out
n this week’s cartoon, the creation story icontinues to go from bad to worse. Adam and Eve’s choice to eat the forbidden fruit means that God’s world is no longer perfect. Now their son, Cain, has a choice to make too. Will he listen to God, or will he choose his own way as well?
When God rejects Cain’s offering but accepts his brother’s, Cain is very angry. Cain doesn’t think it’s fair and God can see that unless Cain deals with his big feelings, something terrible is going to happen. So God talks to Cain and encourages him to reflect on his actions. God tells Cain that he can make things better if he makes the right choice. Sadly, Cain doesn’t listen to God and ends up killing his brother.
Anger and jealousy are big emotions that we
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sometimes feel too. When we let them grow and take over our thoughts, they can have a big effect on how we treat others. For example, have you noticed that when you’re happy, you’re more likely to treat people with kindness, but when you’re angry, you’re more likely to be mean?
God loves everyone, and he wants us to love others too. Not just sometimes when we’re cheerful and feel like it, but all the time – even when it feels hard. So, this week, if you find yourself getting upset with someone, take a moment to pause. You can say a prayer, write a letter to God or talk to someone you trust. Share how you’re feeling and then ask God to help take away any angry emotions. When you do, he’ll fill you with his love and peace.
says Ibukun Baku
Let Love Lead the Way
Cain’s anger led to him making a terrible choice. However, if he had chosen to act in love, things might have turned out differently. Lead Cain through the maze, following all the hearts for a much happier outcome.
Caring for Creation
Secret Thoughts
Proverbially Speaking top tips from proverbs
Knowing the right thing to do is often a lot easier than actually doing it. That’s why King Solomon wrote the Bible book of Proverbs. It’s filled with hundreds of tips on how to live a godly life. So if you would like to live your life Jesus’ way, see if you can put this week’s top tip into action.
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Pride is the first step toward destruction. Proud thoughts will lead you to defeat. Proverbs 16:18 (Easy-to-Read Version)
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Tongue Twisters
See if you can say this terrifically tough tongue twister 10 times!
Billy Button bought a buttered biscuit
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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.
World Wonder
The Great Pyramid at Giza
This week’s World Wonder can be seen near the River Nile in Egypt. The Great Pyramid is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that is still standing today. This amazing construction was built for King Khufu a very long time ago – more than 4,000 years ago, in fact! That was way before the cranes and trucks used for building today, which makes this 147-metre masterpiece even more impressive.
Our world is pretty awesome! All around the globe there are magnificent things to see. So jump in our imaginary jumbo jet and travel the world with us!
The Great Pyramid is the largest pyramid ever built. It’s made from around 2.3 million stone blocks and has three burial chambers, because it was built to be the place where the king would be buried after he passed away. Near Khufu’s pyramid there are also three smaller pyramids that were built for Khufu’s queens, and a pyramid for his son, Khafre, and his grandson, Menkaure.
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Why is Slinky Dog a good friend? He always stretches the truth in a nice way!
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toy sto ry 5 WO R D S E A R C H
Find the characters from ‘Toy Story 5’ in the grid
jessie woody LILYPAD
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR FORKY
SNAPPY DOLLY REX ATLAS
What’s Buzz Lightyear’s favourite part of a computer? The space bar!
How does Bo Peep relax? By counting sheep!
Explore this week’s ‘Kids Alive!’ to work out which pages these images are taken from
SMARTY PANTS SLINKY DOG MR POTATO HEAD BO PEEP BLAZE HAMM DR NUTCASE A C E B D F G H PAGE PUZZLE PAGE PUZZLE
What happens to a heartbroken Lego figure? It falls to pieces!
Why did Rex sit in the corner? He was feeling a little extinct!
by Neil Locker
across:
3 Cry or weep. 5 Young cat. 6 New growth of a flowering plant, for example. 7 African mammal (abbreviation). 8 Man’s facial hair. 11 Enemy. 12 Iguana, for example. 13 First woman in the Bible.
down:
1 Sparrow, for example. 2 Tingle on skin that needs to be scratched. 3 Break or a card game. 4 Previously. 6 Word that can go before gum or bath. 9 Competent or capable. 10 Short light sleep. 11 Blaze or inferno.
The answers to this puzzle are all anagrams of the clues. Rearrange the letters to find the new words.
by Neil Locker
Toy Story
PLUSH COMPETITION
Has page 3 of this week’s issue got you excited ifor Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5? If the answer to that question is ‘yes’ (which, let’s be honest, it should be), then you’re going to love this week’s competition! That’s because Simba Smoby Toys are launching a range of plush dolls for Toy Story fans, including versions of everyone’s favourite characters! With this spectacular prize, you could win your very own cuddly Woody, Jessie, Bullseye, Buzz Lightyear and Smarty Pants (who’s a brand-new character in Toy Story 5 ). These will be the perfect cuddly toys to snuggle up with after a trip to see Toy Story 5 at the cinema, and you’ll even be able to recreate some of your favourite moments from the film!
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DESIGN YOUR OWN TOY
A sheriff, a dinosaur and a potato head – there are so many fantastic toys in Toy Story 5! To celebrate the release of this fab new film, use the space below to design your own awesome toy. It could be a unicorn wearing a motorcycle helmet, a car that can shoot into space or something else entirely – let your imagination go wild! If you’d like to share your artwork with other readers, email your design to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk Make sure you write ‘Design Your Own Toy’ in the subject box and give us your full name, age and address. Alternatively, you can post your design 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 design we publish, so don’t miss out!
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World Refugee Day
If you had to leave your home right now and never go back, what would you take with you in your rucksack? Would you choose to bring items that mean a lot to you, such as a teddy you’ve had since you were a baby? Or would you take anything that might be really useful, such as baby wipes and a torch?
Those might sound like odd questions, but the truth is that every minute, around 20 people across the world leave their homes to escape war or other dangerous situations, such as natural disasters. That means that as you’ve been reading this page of Kids Alive!, someone will have fled from their home!
Leaving Home
People who’ve had to leave where they’re living, including the country they call home, are known as ‘displaced’. In fact, there are more than 117 million ‘displaced people’ around the world right now! These include millions of children, who have had to flee their homes as a result of wars in places such as Ukraine, Sudan and Afghanistan! Some of these people have been able to register with the United Nations or in a new country and become ‘refugees’.
Serious Struggles
Journeying to safe places can be very dangerous for refugees. Plus, it can be really hard for refugees to find what they need to survive, such as water and food. Refugees will also often find themselves living in giant camps which are packed full of people, so the living conditions can be very poor.
Everyone Should Be Safe
Some of our Kids Alive! readers might be refugees! That’s because the UK has become a new home for many wonderful refugees from around the world.
Every person deserves to be safe, and to live somewhere where they can flourish. That message is exactly what World Refugee Day is all about. World Refugee Day takes place every 20 June (which is today). It’s a special day to remember people who have been forced to flee their homes, and to work to make sure that everything’s being done to protect them!
Time to Think
Here are two stories of refugees who now live in the UK…
Jabir grew up in Afghanistan, until he had to flee his home with his cousin at the age of 14. He spent time in a camp in a place called Calais, where he was incredibly lonely. Then volunteers from a charity helped Jabir to make it to the UK. He now lives with his auntie in Manchester, and he’s made new friends at his school!
Rachel is a Christian, but she lived in a country where people wanted to hurt anyone who followed Jesus! At just 17 years of age, Rachel and her mum had to flee from their home, hiding in the back of a lorry. They eventually made it to the UK. Now Rachel plans to become a lawyer, so that she can help more refugees to find a home in the UK!
Your Turn
You might be scratching your head trying to figure out how you can help refugees this World Refugee Day. Here are a few ideas…
Raise money for a charity that helps refugees! You could put on a bake sale and then give any money raised to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, which has been organised by The Salvation Army (which publishes Kids Alive!). You can find out more by visiting salvationarmy.org.uk/ukraine-crisis-appeal
Share the love with refugees in your community! Ask your local church whether they know of any refugees who are new to your area and then put together a care package for them. Perhaps you could include a card or letter to make them feel really welcome!
Encourage those around you to show love to refugees! You could put together a helpful leaflet or even draw a comic about refugees to share with your friends.
Stand up for refugees this World Refugee Day!
Cool Colourings
Aurelia, aged 8, sent this fab rainbow sock design to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
We were blown away by this colouring from Eve, aged 14 –what a really amazing artist!
There is so much creativity on show in this Circus Colouring from Ted, aged 5.
Gabriel, aged 5, celebrated World Book Day with this colouring. The kids look super happy!
Ava, aged 4, has created a beautiful piece of art to celebrate World Art Day!
Grace, aged 8, and Emmanuel, aged 7, worked together to create this fab sock design!
Junior Camp Joy
Twenty-one children from seven different Salvation Army churches in North Scotland took part in the first junior camp held since 2019. The children were taught about heroes in the Bible, and enjoyed games, singing, paddleboarding and coasteering. They all had a wonderful time – as you can see from this fab photo!
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Seth Thompson – age 7
25 June
Bella Cartlidge – age 12
Liliana, aged 7, also sent us an amazing sock design. We really love the cute hearts!
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Favourite Bible story and why? Adam and Eve, because it shows how God created me in his own image.
Favourite TV programme? None.
What do you want to be when you’re older? Lawyer.
Pets? None yet, but I would love a cat or dog.
Hobbies? Swimming, singing, playing basketball.
Tell us a joke. Why does Cinderella not play football? Because she always runs away from the ball!
What special skill or talent do you have? Singing.
Tell us something interesting about yourself. I like to sing.
YOU LOOK WORRIED, ROBOT.
as he was writing a story for a school project...
that’s just an expression, robot. he didn’t mean it literally.
that’s a relief because i’ve looked everywhere and i can’t find it!
I am, patch. I thought i knew everything there was to know about myself...
...but robbie told me something i didn’t know.
...robbie turned to me and said that everyone has a book inside them.
