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All I Want for Christmas is Rain

Read All I Want for Christmas is Rain by Cori Brooke

Watch All I Want for Christmas is Rain here

Questions:

Why does Jane want rain for Christmas?

Where do you think she lives?

What does the word ‘drought’ mean?

Did Jane’s wish come true? Do you think Santa made it rain?

How do you think the family felt when it rained on Christmas Day?

What does it mean by ‘the life-giving gift’?

How does a drought affect farms and farmers? How does the rain help the farm at the end?

What kinds of gifts might be more important or special than toys for Christmas?

Activity: Design a poster showing the different ways we can save water at home.