AAAAAHHH!!!! Mmawe!

Tshedza is a little boy with a big imagination. Sometimes Tshedza gets scared, but maybe the world is not as scary as it seems?

Engagement Questions for “Aaaaahhh! Mmawe!”

Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:

Creativity & Imagination:

1. If you were a bird flying over the savannah, what other animals would you see, and what adventures might you have?
2. Can you create a new ending for the story where the animals find a clever way to solve their problem together?
3. Imagine you are one of the animals in the story. How would you warn others about danger?

Feelings & Emotions:

1. How do you think the animals felt when they heard the alarming cry, “Aaaaahhh! Mmawe!”?
2. Have you ever been scared by something unexpected? How did you react, and what made you feel better?
3. How do you think the animals felt after they realized what was really happening?

Nature & Science:

1. What are some ways animals communicate danger to each other in the wild?
2. Why is it important for animals to work together when they sense danger?
3. Can you name other animals that live in the savannah and how they protect themselves from predators?

✍️ Written by: Sarah McGregor

🎨 Illustrated by: Dumisani Jere

🎭 Designed by: Batsirai Freddy

📝 Edited by: Kelly Norwood-Young

In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)

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