Palesa Can Walk!
One-year-old Palesa spends the night before her birthday wide-eyed with excitement. She can’t wait to find out what each of her friends will bring her. But what will be the biggest surprise of all?
Engagement Questions for “Palesa Can Walk!”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- What do you think Palesa dreamed about the night before her birthday?
- If you could give Palesa a birthday present, what would it be?
- Can you imagine what Palesa’s next big adventure might be after learning to walk?Amazon+1Book Dash+1promosaikchildren.com+3Book Dash+3Google Play+3LightSail Education
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think Palesa felt when she saw all her birthday presents?
- Why do you think Palesa shouted “Mine!” when she saw the toys?
- How would you feel if you learned to do something new, like walking, on your birthday?promosaikchildren.com
Nature & Science:
- What helps babies learn to walk as they grow?
- Can you name other milestones babies achieve in their first year?
- Why is it important for babies to practice movements like crawling and walking?
✍️ Written by: Sindiwe Magona
🎨 Illustrated by: Sinomonde Ngwane
🎭 Designed by: Thulisizwe Mamba
📝 Edited by: Martha Evans
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
* The story Palesa Can Walk! 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.
