Books with title Zed the Zebra

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages… The circus is beginning! Fierce Lion and speedy Zebra are stepping into the ring to perform their act―but wait! Things aren’t going quite according to plan…Zebra is on the go―with Lion in hot pursuit!Jill Nogales’s rollicking text keeps readers on their hooves― er, toes―while Lorraine Rocha’s vibrant illustrations bring the whole circus to life.

Zebedee wanted to be different. He looked the same as all his family and friends and was fed up. Zebedee decided he wanted to change and look different to everyone he knows. Zebedee went in search of a new look and met many friends on his journey. Through the jungle, meeting all sorts of funny animals, Zebedee finds that looking different isn't what he thought it would be like! Enjoy listening through this adventure with Zebedee and finding that who you are is more important than what you look like.

Lucy has some very strange neighbors with horns, humps, tails, and trunks. That's because Lucy lives next door to the zoo! Every night, she climbs down the long neck of Georgina the Giraffe and listens to one of them tell her a story. Tonight it's the story of Zed the Zebra. Zed is faster than any other animal in the jungle—and he's always pointing it out. He is very proud of his go-faster stripes and claims he is the fastest runner in all Africa. But one day the animals plan an obstacle race and prove they can all do something well. Suddenly Zed isn't the best at everything!

The Vorlob family is getting ready for the new baby, soon to arrive. The preparations include painting a mural in the baby's nursery and making a list of possible names. Since ten-year-old Adine already has four younger sisters, she is used to the routine. This time, however, the routine is broken -- in more ways than one. The biggest change is that Aunt Irene will be staying with the Vorlobs until Adine's mother is back on her feet. Aunt Irene arrives, as does the baby, but nothing else goes quite as expected. Especially for Adine!

What happens when a storybook character encounters the illustrator who drew him—and talks back? In this imaginative series, four animals engage with the illustrator’s hand in amusing—and sometimes infuriating!—ways. These interactive stories, featuring bold graphics that will appeal to artists and art teachers, are excellent read-aloud books for young children. Zoe the Zebra races through the pages of this book, only to have her stripes fall off in the process! When the illustrator suddenly makes an appearance, paintbrush in hand, Zoe gratefully accepts his help. Soon, however, the artist pokes fun at the zebra’s demands, giving her some stripe “variations” she is not so happy with.

The Vorlob family is making preparations. Preparations for the new baby, soon to arrive. Getting ready includes painting a mural in the baby's nursery and making a list of possible names. Adine, age ten, is used to the routine -- she has four sisters already: Bernice, Carla, Dot, and Effie. This time, however, the routine is broken. In more ways than one. Most significantly, Aunt Irene will be staying with the Vorlobs until Mrs. Vorlob is rested and back on her feet. Aunt Irene arrives, as does the baby, but nothing goes quite as expected. Especially for Adine.

Lucy has some very strange neighbors with horns, humps, tails, and trunks. That's because Lucy lives next door to the zoo! Every night, she climbs down the long neck of Georgina the Giraffe and listens to one of them tell her a story. Tonight it's the story of Zed the Zebra. Zed is faster than any other animal in the jungle—and he's always pointing it out. He is very proud of his go-faster stripes and claims he is the fastest runner in all Africa. But one day the animals plan an obstacle race and prove they can all do something well. Suddenly Zed isn't the best at everything!

Zen, a brash and animated Zebra who can beat any animal in a race, chances upon a herd of his own kind who believe they are superior merely because of the order of their stripes. “Race-ism” — not racism — is the only type of argument Zen wishes to engage in. This book is a must-have for every child on the planet! If you don't absolutely LOVE Zen, we will mail you our next release for free! Just contact ceo@swordpen.com, and say, "I did not LOVE Zen." But be honest! ;-) Include your address, and child's name if you want a signed copy. Thank you!

The third book in the World Adventurers for Kids Series, "Zoe the Zebra" is an illustrated picture book that teaches children about bullying. A young zebra named Zoe who lives in the African bush joins forces with her friends Emma the Impala, Barry the Baboon, and other animals to protect their friend Wally the Warthog from a pack of bullying hyenas. Can they help him and stop the bullying?Inspired by the author’s safari adventures in Africa, the story features Zoe and a host of safari animals, including giraffes, hippos, and lions. Fun for kids and adults alike, the story will take children to the African plains and teach them how to handle bullies.