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Story time · Ages 5-7

The Big World Puzzle

Continents and Oceans illustration 1: Spike, Suzy and Little ThunderContinents and Oceans illustration 2: Spike, Suzy and Little Thunder

Little Thunder tipped a box onto the floor. Out fell seven big puzzle pieces.

"It's a map of the world!" said Suzy. "Each piece is a continent. That's a really big piece of land."

Spike found the first one. "This is Australia. That's where we live!"

Little Thunder held up a big piece. "This one looks like a giant ice cream."

"That's Africa," said Suzy. "Nairobi the cow comes from there."

They put in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. The last piece was white and frosty.

"Antarctica," said Spike. "It's covered in ice, and penguins live there."

"Seven continents!" cheered Little Thunder.

"Now the blue parts," said Suzy. "The oceans. There are five." She pointed to each one. "Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic."

Little Thunder had a question. "If our herd sailed to visit Nairobi in Africa, which ocean would they cross?"

Spike traced a line with his paw. "From Australia, across the Indian Ocean!"

"Hooray!" said Little Thunder. "Pack the boat!"

Colouring activities

Five printable A4 colouring pages to go with Continents and Oceans.

Download colouring pack (PDF)