Oyisa and the Giant Tree
Oyisa loves fruit, but she never knew seeds could be so magical! When a seed grows into a giant tree, she finds herself high above the ground. What surprises will she uncover?
Engagement Questions for “Oyisa and the Giant Tree”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- What do you think Oyisa saw when she climbed into the giant tree?
- If you had a magical tree in your yard, what would it do or say?
- Can you create a new adventure for Oyisa and the tree?
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think Oyisa felt when she first saw the giant tree?
- Have you ever been scared and curious at the same time? What happened?
- What would make you feel brave like Oyisa?
Nature & Science:
- What kind of real trees can grow very big?
- Why do trees need roots, leaves, and sunlight to grow?
- Can you think of animals or insects that live in or around trees?
✍️ Written by: Vuyolwethu Madanda
🎨 Illustrated by: Kaylyn Taljaard
🎭 Designed by: Lisa Borman
📝 Edited by: Kelly Norwood-Young
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
* The story Oyisa and the Giant Tree 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.
