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from The Mini Page © 2013 Universal UclickFather’s Day Is June 16

What Does Dad Say? Father’s Day always falls on the third Sunday in June. The first one was celebrated in 1910 in Spokane,Wash. This special day was started by Sonora Dodd in honor of her dad. Her mother died when Sonora was a child, so her dad raised her and her six brothers. There already was a special day to honor mothers. Mrs. Dodd told local pastors there should be one for fathers, too. She wanted it to be on June 6, her father’s birthday.Official holiday Church ministers in Spokane were not able to get their sermons written by June 6, so they chose the third Sunday in June. President Nixon made it a permanent official holiday in 1972. This week, The Mini Page celebrates Father’s Day with some good advice for kids from dads. Can you think of wise words your dad or another special man has shared with you?

• Keep your tools clean.

• Follow your dreams.

• Show empathy* toward others.

• Learn to cook.

• If it’s your fault, apologize.

• Handwritten notes are always a winner … especially thank-you notes.

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Dad, You’re Important

Words that remind us of Dad’s advice are hidden in the block below. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: ADVICE, DAD, DAY, DEVELOP, DODD, EMPATHY, EXPLORE, FATHER, GROW, HOLIDAY, IMPORTANT, JUNE, LEARN, LETTER, LOVE, MAN, RELATIONSHIP, SOLVE, WISDOM.

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Have a great day witH dad!

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There are about 70 million dads across the United States. Experts say that dads are important to kids in many different ways. For example, some dads stay at home full-time with their kids. Dads help kids learn, grow and develop in more healthy ways. How is your dad important to you? Here are some more reasons why experts say dads are important: • Kids with involved dads behave better in school. • Girls who have a good relationship with their dads do better in math. • Boys whose dads are involved in their lives get better grades and scores on tests. • Dads help their kids learn to explore and solve problems. • Dads also help preschoolers become better speakers and readers.

Tell Dad Write a letter to your dad for Father’s Day. Tell him why he’s important to you. The Mini Page helps you get started. Just cut out the letter on the dotted lines, fill in the blanks, and add some artwork to your letter. Then present it to your dad or another important man in your life on Father’s Day!

Dear __________ ,

Happy Father’s Day! I have been thinking about how important you are to me. For Father’s Day, I want to let you know about some of the great things you do for me and how much you mean to me.

I love when we __________________ together!

It’s so funny when you ____________________ .

My favorite story that you tell me is the one about __________________________ .

When I grow up, I hope I can _________________ as well as you do.

Have a great Father’s Day!

Love, ________________

The Mini Page provides ideas for websites, books or other resources that will help you learn more about this week’s topics.On the Web:• to.pbs.org/15iNShY• at.nick.com/10bQiOEAt the library: • “If: A Father’s Advice to His Son” by Rudyard Kipling • “Father’s Day” by Anne Rockwell • “Dad and Pop: An Ode to Fathers and Stepfathers” by Kelly Bennett

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You’ll need:• 2 large bananas• 4 ripe kiwisWhat to do:1. Cut bananas into rounds, approximately 10 per banana.2. Stack rounds on the plate as if the two bananas were lying

there uncut. This forms the “trunks” of the palm trees.3. Cut each kiwi lengthwise, then lengthwise again, making a

total of 16 crescent shapes.4. Arrange 8 crescent kiwi shapes on the top of each “trunk” of

stacked banana rounds to create the palm fronds. Serves 2.You will need an adult’s help with this recipe.


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Meet Tyrel Jackson Williams Tyrel Jackson Williams stars as Leo in the Disney XD series “Lab Rats.” He has acted in several TV shows, including “Good Luck Charlie,” “Pair of Kings” and “Sesame Street.” He has done voiceover singing as Tyrone in the animated series “The Backyardigans.” He recently appeared in the Radio Disney Music Awards ceremony. He has also acted in several movies and commercials. He

plays acoustic and electric guitar. Tyrel, 16, was born in New York. He enjoys playing video games, skateboarding, riding his bike, drawing, reading, cooking and riding roller coasters. He has two brothers. His family lives in Los Angeles with a silky terrier.


Fifi: My father can play the piano by ear.Faber: Oh, really? My father fiddles with his

whiskers!

Fiona: What did the father tree say to his little sapling?

Felix: “You’re a chip off the old block!”

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All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category?

Fred: Which dad had the biggest family?Fantine: George Washington, because he was

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Mini Spy . . .Mini Spy and Rookie Cookie are busy creating cards for Father’s Day. See if you can find: • word MINI• snake • doughnut • strawberry • pencil• banana • kite • bell • ruler• ladder • arrow • letter E • letter D• letter C • number 8 • muffin


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Supersport: Miguel CabreraHeight: 6-4 Birthdate: 4-18-83Weight: 240 Hometown: Maracay, Venezuela There are those special seasons in sports, the kind that are unforgettable. Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers had one last year. He led the American League in batting average (.330), home runs (44) and RBIs (139) to become the first player to win baseball’s Triple Crown since 1967.

So what does the 2012 American League Most Valuable Player do now? He just keeps slugging. The seven-time All-Star third baseman was batting .385 in late May. Cabrera does more than hit and field, however. He’s helped countless people through multiple charities. He also remains connected to his roots in Venezuela, where he and his family spend the offseason. But right now, he’s a tough Tiger in pursuit of another special season.

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More Advice From Dad

The Mini Page StaffBetty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist

• Never eat anything bigger than your head.

• Avoid strange dogs.

• The Internet doesn’t always, or even most of the time, tell the truth.

• Never stop drawing things and singing for the rest of your life.

• When in doubt, wear a helmet.

• Remember that your daddy loves you, every day, your whole life, no matter what.

• Get homework out of the way first.

• When visiting other people’s homes, bring snacks.

• If you’re going to drink it, most of the time it should just be water.

• Hold hands with your sister or brother sometimes, even if you don’t want to.

• If you don’t feel good about something, tell someone.

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The Mini Page thanks Clay Nichols, chief creative officer for DadLabs Inc., for help with this issue.

Ask your dad or another special man what kind of advice he would like to share with you.Next week, The Mini Page is all about staying safe in the summer sun.

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