Animals4Africa was developed by Dawn Woods - a mother, retired kindergarten teacher and artist with a passion for nature and conservation especially in Southern Africa.
Animals4Africa includes a
10-chapter STORYBOOK, based on Dawn's travels throughout Southern Africa, with the added element of the Magic Carpet, to spark children's imagination and sense of adventure.
The 135 FUNSHEETS - fun and engaging activity worksheets - are designed to complement learning outside the formal school curriculum.
STORYBOOK & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
In a technology saturated world, Animals4Africa provides children with the opportunity to learn, create and connect with nature in meaningful and enjoyable ways.
Rooted in Conservation
Every adventure inspires curiosity, respect for nature and a lifelong love of learning.
Animals4Africa Safari STORYBOOK
Based on Dawn's real-life safari adventures, ROBIN THE GAME RANGER LEADS A DIVERSE GROUP OF CHILDREN, ABOARD THE FLYING CARPET, AS THEY EXPLORE AND LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS, THE ENVIRONMENT AND CUSTOMS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA.
This 44-paged, 10-chapter softcover, full colour storybook's large, clear font, makes it easy and enjoyable for young children to read on their own or with adult assistance.
Uniquely illustrated using photographs of children's toys combined with recycled materials and natural objects, it inspires children to use their imagination, encourages creativity, play and exploration while promoting environmental awareness and a deeper connection with nature.
CHAPTERS:
1 - SAFARI SURPRSES
2 - SCARY SAFARI
3 - SINGING SAFARI
4 - SAFARI SAYINGS
5 - SMELLY SAFARI
6 - SAN BUSHMAN SAFARI
7 - SHOPPING SAFARI
8 - SMALL SAFARI
9 - SILENT SAFARI
10 -SWAMP SAFARI
Animals4Africa
FUNSHEETS
135 FUNSHEETS are filled with games, hands on activities, written exercises, meaningful verses and more.. Based on the children, animals and adventures in the Animals4Africa Safari storybook, theses A4 FUNSHEETS encourage children to appreciate, respect and conserve wildlife while learning and developing essential skills.
AGE APPROPRIATENESS
Our wide range of themes can be enjoyed by seven-year-olds through to interested seventy-seven-year-olds.
However, Africa is not for ‘sissies’ and there are predators and prey, as every animal has a role to play and families to feed. This may be unsettling for sensitive children.
Parents, guardians and educators are therefore encouraged to review the Funsheets beforehand and use
their own discretion.
Some activities require adult assistance
or supervision, particularly hands-on
projects such as making playdough,
crafting with tools and outdoor exploration.
FUNSHEET CATEGORIES:
Chapters 10 sheets
Exploring the 10 book chapters in more detail.
Activities 39 sheets
‘Build’ a rondawel, solve puzzles and many more creative activities and games.
Grammar & Numbers 31 sheets
Fun activities with grammar and basic maths, as well as learning to tell the time.
Me & Myself 10 sheets
Children can discover more about themselves, safety and personal growth.
Spelling & Sounds 14 sheets
Activities and inspiration for creative writing.
Verses 31 sheets
Original verses and poems, illustrated with watercolour art.
Learning can be FUN!
Animals4Africa
PACK
Getting Kids
OFF TECHNOLOGY
and INTO NATURE
with FUN HANDS-ON
ACTIVITIES
The PACK includes:
1 x A4A Safari Story Book
135 x Funsheets
2 x Certificates to encourage and reward children for completed Funsheets.
1 x Letter to Teacher
1 X Wooden A4A Magnet
4 x Laser Cut African Animals for the children to assemble and paint.
1 page Southern African Dictionary of the words we have used.
Note to the Parents, Teachers or Group Leaders:
It is recommended that children use a personal Word Book.
A Nature Table is recommended in the classroom or at home, however, we insist that no creatures are to be injured or killed for this purpose.
Laser cut educational items such as wooden puzzles can be ordered
Please see our contact details to place your order.
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Please Note:
Prices on physical items Exclude Courier.
Digital files will be emailed.
The PACK
Storybook
Funsheets
Includes: 1x Story Book
135x Funsheets, 2x Certificates,
a Letter to Teacher,
4x Laser Cut African Animals,
1x A4A Fridage Magnet
R950
Printed
R200per book
PDF
R150
Printed
R750
Set of 135
PDF
R500
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A4A Animal Puzzle
Big 5 Puzzle
Our EDUCATIONAL WOODEN LASER CUT items are a firm favourite among children ages 4 and over. These can be customised to your requirements.
Educational Wooden Items
R200
11 x 35 cm
R200
27 x 27 cm
R200 16 x 19 cm
The hands are loose for children to learn to tell the time - no clock mechanism is included.
Magnets &
Keyrings
African Animals
R50 Each
Approx. 9 x 7 cm & 6 x 7cm
R100 Set of 4
Approx. 6 x 10 cm each
Personalised Items
Please contact us
for a quotation.
WOODEN ITEMS:
Our products are laser cut & engraved from MDF Board and coated with a clear, matt varnish. We encourage you to DECORATE THEM YOURSELF with paint, acrylic markers, Kohki / felt tip pens, glitter, etc.
Family Matters
Dawn Woods is a retired Kindergarten teacher with more than 14 years of experience teaching Grades 1 to 3, specializing in the Infant School Method, which emphasizes play-based, child-centered learning, nurturing cognitive, social, and emotional development through natural curiosity, sensory play, dramatic activities and games. She qualified from the internationally recognized Grahamstown Training College in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Dawn has a lifelong passion for nature and conservation. As a child and subsequently as a mother, she cherished time outdoors with her family.
For 21 years, she frequently hiked in South Africa’s magnificent mountains and joined many outings as a member of the Archaeological and Astronomy Societies, the South African Bird Club.
She volunteered in the Entomology Department at the Cape Town Iziko Museum and The Animal Demography Unit (formerly the Avian Demography Unit) specialising in Blue Crane Counts through the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town.
She is passionate about indigenous and balanced conservation practices that respect life and natural habitats without taking conservation to extremes.
Her late daughter, Robyn, was a Conservation Officer for SANParks (South African National Parks) and Dawn spent invaluable time with her with her during her time living and working in various South African Reserves, gaining firsthand experiences that contributed to the stories and themes of the program.
Her daughter, Nicola, inherited Dawn’s creativity and built a successful career as a Graphic Designer. Drawing on her professional expertise, Nicola transformed Dawn’s layouts, ideas, photographs and artworks into the final digital, print-ready files.
Dawn’s precious granddaughters, Jenna & Chloe have been a constant source of inspiration and have added their input into Animals4Africa.
The events described in Animals4Africa Safari are based on Dawn’s personal experiences, with the exception of the Magic Carpet, which was included to inspire imagination and adventure.
The program was created with the hope of helping to protect Southern Africa’s amazing and increasingly threatened wildlife, ensuring that future generations—including their children and grandchildren—will have the opportunity to admire and enjoy.
SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees
From the 26th to 28th June 2026, we were honoured to exhibit in the Walk on the Wildside marquee at the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees. It was an incredible experience and a wonderful opportunity to connect with children, families, and like-minded conservation and publishing organisations. We are grateful to the organisers and everyone who visited our exhibit and helped make the event such a memorable success.
For more images and information on other exhibitors: www.facebook.com/SPARKirkwoodWildsfees
Animals4Africa
NEWS & EVENTS
WORLD RANGER DAY
Today, the 31 July, we thank and celebrate the incredible dedication, bravery and hard work of the rangers who protect our natural heritage and wildlife around the world.
We also remember and pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Together, we can achieve a sustainable future for all our animals and their natural habitats. Keep moving, stay inspired and let’s make every day count.
KYKNET FIESTA
Did you spot us on Fiesta on kykNet on Sunday 9 August?
Fiësta is a kykNET television magazine show that visits local arts, culture, and lifestyle festivals across South Africa.
kykNET is produced by M-Net as a South African general entertainment television channel with local flavour, targeted at Afrikaans-speakers, be it their home language or even their second language.
We were honoured to be selected and represented. We enjoyed meeting the warm and friendly crew at the Spar Kirkwood Wildsfees a few weeks ago.
One of our aims is for our Animals4Africa to be used to assist in teaching English as a second language.
CHAPTER 1
The first Chapter in our Animals4Africa Safari storybook is SAFARI SUPRISES. We meet Robin and the children and begin our adventures on the Magic Carpet. We learn about ZOO'S, EXTINCTION and ELEPHANTS and enjoy a picnic at the hide.
In our FUNSHEET for this chapter, we learn about ADJECTIVES, RECYCLING, SPELLING, HANDWRITING and DRAW the mysterious animal in the waterhole.
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© 2026, Dawn Woods / © 2026, Animals4Africa
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