Mali’s Friend
Mali likes to play alone. Gogo wants him to play with others. Mali tries, but he just does not enjoy himself. Until Lesedi comes along…
Engagement Questions for “Mali’s Friend”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- If you were Mali, what imaginative game would you play alone?
- What new game could Mali and Lesedi invent together?
- Can you think of a different ending for the story where Mali makes more friends?
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think Mali felt when he didn’t enjoy playing with others?
- Why do you think Lesedi’s approach made Mali feel comfortable?
- Have you ever felt shy like Mali? What helped you feel better?
Nature & Science:
- What materials did Mali and Lesedi use to make mud pies?
- How does making a paper plane work? What makes it fly?
- Can you think of other fun games to play outside using natural materials?
✍️ Written by: Rujeko Moyo
🎨 Illustrated by: Ellen Heydenrych
🎭 Designed by: Rox Jaden Palmer
📝 Edited by: Margot Bertelsmann
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
* The story Mali’s Friend 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.
