My Special Blankie
Lerato’s world is made extra special by Mama and a colourful blankie. What is your special thing?
Engagement Questions for “My Special Blankie”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- If you had a magical blankie, what adventures would it take you on?
- What color and pattern would your perfect blankie have?
- Can you imagine a blankie that could talk—what would it say?
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think the child felt when they had their blankie with them?
- Have you ever had something special that made you feel safe?
- What do you do when you miss your favorite toy or blanket?
Nature & Science:
- What materials do you think blankies are made of?
- How do people keep warm without a blanket?
- Why do soft things like blankies feel comforting?
✍️ Written by: Melissa Fagan
🎨 Illustrated by: Kobie Nieuwoudt
🎭 Designed by: Claire Shaban
📝 Edited by: Claire Shortt
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
* The story My Special Blankie is a Book Dash story and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Minor changes may have been made for ease of reading on our site.
