I hate winter
Thembeka hates winter. She wishes it was warm and sunny. Can she find something to love about winter?


















Engagement Questions for “I Hate Winter”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- If you could change one thing about winter to make it more fun, what would it be?
- Imagine you’re an animal in winter. How would you keep warm and have fun?
Feelings & Emotions:
- Why do you think Thembeka disliked winter at the beginning of the story?
- How did Thembeka’s feelings about winter change by the end of the story?
Nature & Science:
- What are some activities people can enjoy only during winter?
- How do animals adapt to cold weather in winter?
✍️ Written by: Kristien Potgieter
🎨 Illustrated by: Linta Anish Kadavil Mathew
🎭 Designed by: Sabelo Shabangu
📝 Edited by: Tiffany Mac Sherry
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
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