Africa
Dinner conversations
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Β· If you could be friends with any African animal, like a lion or an elephant, which one would you choose, and what would you name it?
Β· Imagine you could visit the savanna in Africa. What animal would you want to take a photo with, and what would you say to it?
Β· What if you had a magical plant in your backyard that grew candy instead of leaves? What type of candy would it grow?
Β· If you could have a picnic with a giraffe in the African grasslands, what snacks would you bring?
Β· Suppose you could create a new type of bird in Africa. What colors would it be, and what would its song sound like?
Β· What if you had a secret hideout in a baobab tree? Who would be your fellow adventurers, and what animal would guard your hideout?
Β· If you could have a conversation with a wise old elephant, what do you think it would tell you about life in Africa?
Β· Imagine you found a hidden treasure in the African jungle. What animals might help you discover it, and what would the treasure be?
Β· What if you had a pet monkey as a friend? What kind of mischievous adventures would you go on together?
Β· If you could be a flamingo for a day, where in Africa would you want to fly to?
Β· Suppose you could design a flower that grows only in the African desert. What colors and shapes would it have?
Β· What if you could have a friendly lion as a guardian? What would it protect, and what special skills would it have?
Β· If you could explore the depths of the African ocean in a submarine, what magical underwater creatures would you hope to discover?
Β· Imagine you could visit the African rainforest. What animals would be your jungle guides, and what would you hope to learn from them?
Β· What if you could have a parrot as a friend? What funny things do you think it would say?
Β· If you could grow a garden full of glowing flowers in Africa, what special powers would they have?
Β· Suppose you could spend a day as a famous African animal, such as a zebra or a cheetah. Which one would you choose, and what adventures would you go on?
Β· If you could explore the African desert with a wise old camel, what lessons do you think it would teach you about survival?
Β· What if you had a talking gorilla as a friend? What interesting conversations do you think you'd have?
Β· Imagine you could be a safari guide in Africa. What animals would you show to your visitors, and what facts would you share with them?
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Book recommendations
"We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey through Tanzania" by Laurie Krebs and Julia Cairns
This colorful picture book takes children on a safari adventure through Tanzania, where they can count animals and learn about East African wildlife and landscapes.
"Galimoto" by Karen Lynn Williams and Catherine Stock
Set in Malawi, this book tells the story of a young boy named Kondi who dreams of making a toy car (galimoto) out of wire. Through Kondi's journey, readers learn about the culture, landscape, and daily life in rural Africa.
"The Water Princess" by Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds
Based on the childhood experiences of supermodel Georgie Badiel, this book follows a young girl named Princess Gie Gie who dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her village in Burkina Faso. The story highlights the importance of water conservation and access in African communities.
"Meerkat Mail" by Emily Gravett
This charming story follows a young meerkat named Sunny as he embarks on a journey to visit his relatives across the Kalahari Desert. Along the way, he encounters various animals and habitats unique to Africa.
"We're Roaming in the Rainforest: An Amazon Adventure" by Laurie Krebs and Anne Wilson
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