The Week Junior

"When you are young, you’re naturally curious about the world and everything in it. But the world seems made for grown-ups; complex and unknowable. That’s why we’ve created The Week Junior. It explains the news and events in ways that children understand; immediate, colourful, exciting. From news to nature, science to geography, and sport to books, The Week Junior explores an extraordinary array of topics from around the globe. Written to engage a young person’s point of view, without spoon-feeding or patronising, it explains events in a safe, accessible and inspiring way."

The big picture

Something worth talking about • Lost for words? Try starting a conversation with one of these questions, inspired by stories this magazine.

Editor’s note

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

WORD OF THE WEEK

Listen to it!

Israel opens important route

Food enters Gaza

Bangladesh out of cricket tournament

Stars sparkle at Grammys

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

PM’s official visit to China

A new Chinese embassy

Church’s first female leader

Puffin counters wanted

Bakers make giant biscuit

Viking fire festival celebrated

Around the world

Should the UK restrict social media? • The House of Lords has voted in favour of a ban for under-16s.

A sense of belonging • Rhys Stephenson is an ambassador for Place2Be.

The new Bake Off judge

Two friends hike to help

THEY SAID IT!

Monkeys share tips on finding food

Swinging spider monkeys

NATURE SPY • Search for weird jelly ear fungus on dead wood

Sea turtles can adapt to climate change

ANIMAL OF THE WEEK • Black-breasted puffleg

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

The remote island the US wants to own • Find out why the world’s largest island has been in the spotlight.

Three animals that live in Greenland

Virtual hospitals for kids

How AI is supporting doctors

Why being creative is good for your health

Photos of the week

Aces crowned in Australia

Joy at junior events

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Finding your people • Feeling like you belong makes you happy and confident.

Help others to belong

Celebrate connections

What’s hiding in the castle? • The film Stitch Head invites you to enter a world of monsters.

The Stitch Head books

More crazy creature creations by scientists

Brits nominations announced

FILM CLUB • A mad scientist’s invention goes wrong.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

5 books about belonging • These books fit the theme of Children’s Mental Health Week – “This is My Place”.

The Lions’ Run

Sara Pennypacker • Find out what inspired the story and main character in The Lions’ Run.

READERS RECOMMEND

Putting a spotlight on role models • Dr Sheila Kanani hopes to inspire young scientists.

BOOK BITES

ON MY SHELF

Staying safe with AI • Safer Internet Day this year is about using AI safely and responsibly.

APP OF THE WEEK

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Ok or not ok? • Consider these situations and think about whether they are ok or not ok. The answers are on page 33.

Make a map of your happy place • Fill your design with the hobbies, people and places you love.

That’s unbelievable!

Puzzles

Woodland bookends

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

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