Animals4Africa
STORYBOOK & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Animals4Africa is an educational program, developed by Dawn Woods - a mother, retired kindergarten teacher and watercolour artist with a passion for nature and conservation.
This program 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 imaginationand sense of adventure.
The 135 fun and engaging activity worksheets - Funsheets - are designed to complement learning outside the formal school curriculum.
In a world increasingly dominated by technology, Animals4Africa provides children with opportunities to learn, create and connect with nature in meaningful and enjoyable ways.
Animals4Africa Safari STORYBOOK
This 44 paged, 10-chapter softcover, full colour storybook has large, clear font, making it easy and enjoyable for young children to read independently or with guidance.
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
Based on the storybook, the 135 Funsheets encourage children to appreciate, respect and conserve wildlife and cultures while developing essential skills through games, activities, creative exercises and meaningful verses.
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.
Our PACK contains our FULL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM,
including the Animals4Africa Safari Storybook & 135 Funsheets.
Animals4Africa
PACK
1 x A4A Safari Story Book
135 x Funsheets
2 x Certificates
Letter to Teacher
1 X Wooden A4A Magnet
4 x Laser Cut African Animals
Animals4Africa
EDUCATIONAL AIDS
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Included in the PACK are:
A set of 4 wooden laser cut African animals for the children to assemble and paint.
Two Certificates of Merit are included for completed Funsheets.
The storybook & Funsheets include a 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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and begin the adventure of a lifetime.
Discount available
on BULK ORDERS
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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Owl Time
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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
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© 2026, Dawn Woods / © 2026, Animals4Africa
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to encourage children to play and use their imagination;
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