“For Older Kids,” Friend, August 2019
For Older Kids
Illustrations by Mark Robison
LOL
What kind of tree fits in your hand? (See answer below.)
God’s Amazing World
Did you know?
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Information travels to and from your brain faster than a race car.
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Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day.
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During your whole life, your nose and ears never stop growing.
Prayer Power
We recently moved to New Mexico. I thought I would have a hard time making friends. I prayed the night before school started that I would meet new friends. A couple of weeks later, I made a friend. I love Heavenly Father and the blessings He gives me when I pray and choose the right.
Ava S., age 10, New Mexico, USA
Family History Fun
Write in your journal about a day that changed your life. Then ask a family member to tell you about a day that changed theirs. Make an audio recording of their story or write it down.
Brain Break
Build a fort with blankets and pillows!
Art Challenge
Draw a flamingo from the number 4!
Thanks to Abram G. from California, USA, for submitting this idea.
Answer: A palm tree!