JUMP! The magazine for creative kids, Summer 2020

SUMMER 2020

Coloring, jokes, and more!

What is Covid-1 9?

Scotti sh an d Vi etn am ese ch i l d ren 's stori es!

Nature Detectives: What critters can you spy outside?

We answer your questions about the coronavirus!

Mask Makeover!

Fun stuff to do while you're stuck at home!

Stories from Vietnam!

Coloring and "Spot the Difference" printables

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"Cubby Goes Home"

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Ladybug Maze

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Let's Read!

17 ON THE COVER:

Brooklyn shows us her beautiful smile!

Nature Detectives: Backyard Visitors!

If you live in North Carolina, you've probably seen at least one of these creatures. Your mission is to find at least TWO critters outside

where YOU live!

Sun-loving skinks soak up the heat on our driveway!

This millipede was probably resting its hundreds of legs!

This tiny redbellied snake (about 6 inches long) was hiding near our mailbox.

We have lots of Eastern Cottontail rabbits in NC!

H ow to stay sa fe

from the Corona Virus!

By Leslie Flynn

In case you might be wondering what COVID-19 is, we are going to tell you all about it!

COVID-19 is a very dangerous virus because it spreads easily and quickly. It can make you cough and sometimes have a fever.

(A virus is a tiny particle that can infect animals and plants and make them sick.)

The virus got this name because if you could see it through a microscope, you would see tiny spikes piercing out from all around it like a crown. Isn’t that interesting?

The third and fourth letters, "VI," stand for “Virus." The fifth letter, "D," stands for “Disease."

But what is it?

Can you guess why it has the number 19 in its name?

The first two letters, "CO," of COVID19 stand for “Corona." In Spanish, "Corona" means crown.

That's right -- it's because it was discovered in 2019 !

1. WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! Especially before eating! And especially after you have come home from outside.

Where did the virus come from?

In 2019, last year, the virus was discovered in a large city called Wuhan in the Republic of China.

Scientists are still working on finding out where and how it started.

What is a Pandemic?

You have probably been hearing a lot about the word Pandemic. A pandemic is when a viral disease spreads among many people from all the countries of the world.

That’s pretty scary. And what’s scarier is scientists and doctors don’t have a cure yet. That’s why we all have to stay home and try to be safe not to catch it or spread it!

So how do we stay safe?

The best thing you can do to stay safe and not catch the Corona Virus is to practice these three simple things...

2. WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU ARE AWAY FROM HOME

This will help protect you and others from catching the virus. The Corona Virus spreads very easily and quickly. Even people who are not coughing or sneezing may have the virus and not know it.

3. KEEP YOUR DISTANCE!

You want to be six feet away from other people when you are out. Do your best!

Quarantine is when you are sick (or think

you might be) and must stay home so you don't give anyone else the virus.

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Don't have a mask? Don't worry - you can make your own! All you need is an old tee shirt and scissors! You might need help cutting the fabric.

1 ) Cut a large square out of the front or back of your tee shirt (about 20 inches long and 20 inches wide).

2) Fold your square in half to make a triangle.

3) Place the triangle over your face so that it covers your nose and mouth.

4) Have someone help you tie the ends at the back of your head so your mask is nice and tight!

1 ) Cut the bottom off an old tee shirt (about 6 inches from the bottom).

2) Cut a rectangle out of the side.

3) Cut here to make the straps.

4) Put the large bit over your face so that it covers your nose and mouth.

5) Get help tying two strips above your ears and two strips at the back of your neck.

7) PAN FOR GOLD!

1 ) G O FISHING!

4) PLANT SEEDS! 8) GO ON A HIKE!

2) READ TO YOUR PET!

5) CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC!

9) G O FOR A DRIVE!

6) M AKE AN 3) PUT A TEDDY IN

YOUR WINDOW AND LOOK FOR OTHERS IN YOUR STREET!

OBSTACLE COURSE OUT OF ANYTHING YOU CAN FIND!

10) WRITE A THANKYOU LETTER TO YOUR MAIL CARRIER.

How to write a letter!

Whether you are writing a thank-you letter to your mail carrier or a letter to say "hi" to your best friend, sending a letter will brighten someone's day. And they might write you a letter back, too!

- a sheet of paper - a pencil or pen - an envelope - a stamp

1 ) Write "Dear" and the person's name.

2) Ask how they are doing.

3) Tell them what you have been up to.

4) Draw a picture if you like.

5) End your letter with "love" or "from" and your name.

1 ) Put a stamp in the topright corner of the envelope.

2) Write their address in the middle of the envelope. (Ask a grownup for help if you need to.)

3) Mail your letter!

Can you speak another language? Maybe you're learning Spanish at school. Or maybe your family speak Spanish or Chinese or Vietnamese.

Vi Nguyen and her mother, Tuoi Tran, are from Vietnam. They have written a book in both English and Vietnamese!

It's called Why Toads Rule The Sky. In the story, Toad and her friends go on a journey to find the rain and bring it back to their home. This is a Vietnamese folk tale (a story that has been told for generations).

"It's really one of my favorite folk tales," says Vi. "I'm a big fan of underdogs; who would have expected toads to rule the sky?"

"I also love that the tale shows how we should not hesitate to ask for help, and to believe in ourselves, that we can make a difference!"

Where is Vietnam?

Do you see the darkened country on the map? That's Vietnam!

It touches China and three other countries -- Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand.

It is so far from the United States, that when we have daytime, Vietnam has nighttime!

Vi was frustrated. She couldn't find any really good children's books about Vietnamese culture, so she decided to write her own!

She asked her mom, Tuoi, to help translate the story into Vietnamese. And a friend, Mai Dang, illustrated the story.

It had been Mai's dream to illustrate a children's book, and now her dream had come true! In fact, Why Toads Rule the Sky turned out to be a great project for lots of reasons.

"I shared a key part of my Vietnamese culture and upbringing; my mom showed her expertise in Vietnamese; and our illustrator (Mai) illustrated her first children's book," Vi says.

Like Toad in the story, Vi says, "We are all capable of much more than we think."

Working with Mom!

How would you feel about working on a project with one of your family members?

Working with her mom on the book was fun, Vi says, "but we did argue!"

Vi's mom, Tuoi, has overcome many hardships in her life, "everything from living through a war to overcoming poverty," Vi says. It was especially hard for her mom, coming to the United States and not being able to speak English.

But helping translate Vi's story into Vietnamese has been "empowering" for her mom, Vi says.

What are some challenges in your life that you have overcome?

Jay and his mom are exhausted from playing outside all day! While you color, can you spot the 14 differences between these two pictures?

Cubby Goes Home (Part one) Written by Marianne Wheelaghan, Illustrated by Marc Pimbert

There once was a lion cub called Cubby.

She lived in the grasslands of Africa in a pride with her MUMMY and daddy and brothers and sisters.

A pride is the lion name for a family.

There was only one rule in the pride, the cubs had to stay close to home.

But one day Cubby was so busy chasing her tail she forgot where she was going and got lost.

A sneaky POACHER grabbed her and locked her in a cage!

Next he took her to Scotland where the little lion was sold to a spoiled girl.

On the first day in Scotland the girl dressed Cubby up in dolls clothes. Cubby tore the clothes off. She said, “I don't like wearing clothes.”

The girl yelled, “Be quiet or I'll put you in a cage!”

Cubby had every right to speak but didn't want to be locked up. She stopped talking.

On the second day, the girl played Hide and Seek with Cubby. Cubby liked this game. But the girl wouldn't let Cubby have a turn at hiding.

Cubby said, “Can I have a turn, please?”

The girl said, “Be quiet or I'll put you in a cage!”

Cubby had every right to have a turn but she didn't want to be locked up. She said nothing more.

On the third day, the girl had a special TEA of cake and strawberry and chocolate ice-cream with green JELLY and rainbow sprinkles.

But there was no food for Cubby. Cubby was hungry. She said, “Can I have some food, please?”

The girl yelled, “You talk too much.

I am locking you in a cage!”

Cubby was CROSS. The girl was rude and unfair. She would not let the girl lock her up!

Cubby roared her three fiercest roars.

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house shook.

ROOAAAAARRRRR! The walls of the house wobbled.

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R R R A A A A O O O R house tumbled on top

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Cubby ran away. She would go home to Africa.

But first she needed a nap. She came to a RUBBISH dump and curled up and fell asleep.

To Be Continued...

Don 't m iss th e n ext pa rt of Cub by's a dven ture in th e Fa ll 2020 issue of JUMP!

About the author

Marianne Wheelaghan is a writer who lives in Scotland. She has written books for grownups before, but Cubby Goes Home is her first story for children.

Marianne's granddaughter, Cora, gave her the idea for the story. Cora had asked her grandma for a book with a lion cub, a badger, a shark, and a bear. Because Marianne couldn't find any stories with all those animals in it, she decided to write her own!

Do you know what these words mean?

These words are in all uppercase in the story. That's because you may not recognize them. Here's what they mean:

Where is Scotland?

I am pointing at North Carolina on the globe. All the way across the Atlantic Ocean is Scotland!

S c o tl a n d

Mummy - Scottish word for Mommy!

Poacher - Someone who

steals animals to sell them Tea - Scottish word for an afternoon meal or dinner Jelly - Scottish word for Jello!

Cross - Angry Rubbish - Trash/garbage

The dark blue country is Scotland.

It is part of the United Kingdom.

Help Ladybug get to the flowers, so she can find some tasty aphids to eat!

Did you know...

Ladybugs can live 2 to 3 years in the wild!

In Britain, they are called Ladybirds!

The tiny ladybug can eat up to 5,000 insects in its lifetime!

Ladybugs eat insect pests (like aphids), so they are a good bug to have in your garden!

There are about 5,000 types of ladybugs in the world -- of all different colors and patterns!

Read!

The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut: The Bowling Alley Bandit

By Laurie Keller

Arnie must help solve a mystery at the bowling alley where his human friend Mr. Bing is playing. If you like talking food, this book is for you!

Lulu is a Rhinoceros

By Jason and Allison Flom Illustrated by Sophie Corrigan Lulu is NOT a bulldog! She knows she is really a rhinocerous -- but why can't everyone else see that? This is a cute, funny book for all animal lovers!

My Brother Charlie

By Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete Illustrated by Shane W. Evans Callie and Charlie are twins, but like any brother and sister, they're very different. They both love hot chocolate and their dog, Harriett. But Charlie has autism , which makes it harder for him to do some the things Callie can. A great story for all families!

Rumple Buttercup: A story of bananas, belonging and being yourself

by Matthew Gray Gubler

Rumple Buttercup hides in the basement because he thinks he looks weird. What happens when someone finally spots him? You'll have to read this book to find out!

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