{"id":18230,"date":"2016-07-07T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2016-07-07T14:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=18230"},"modified":"2023-08-08T16:55:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T21:55:29","slug":"ziggys-favorite-picture-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/ziggys-favorite-picture-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Ziggy Zebra’s Favorite Picture Books"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Zigzag Zebra (affectionately known as Ziggy) is a familiar face to users of our pre-reading program<\/a>. Ziggy is a young zebra who loves to read right along with young students.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

But have you ever wondered what Ziggy likes to read? Well, I asked him to share a list of his favorite picture books with you, and you probably won\u2019t be surprised to discover that there are zebras in all<\/span> of Ziggy\u2019s picks. Check out this list of zebra picture books from everybody\u2019s favorite zebra!<\/p>\r\n \r\n

Download our free library list<\/a> to take with you on your next visit to the library.<\/p>\r\n \r\n

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\r\n \r\n \"All<\/a>\r\n

All My Stripes<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Zane the Zebra is a special zebra because he has a stripe that none of the other zebras have. Zane has an autism stripe. But he has lots of other stripes, too, and it is Zane\u2019s other<\/span> stripes that make him so special.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Anansi<\/a>\r\n

Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Eric A. Kimmel<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Anansi is a very tricky spider, but he may not be the trickiest<\/span> animal in the forest! When Anansi discovers a secret about a strange moss-covered rock, he uses his secret to take advantage of his neighbors. But someone is wise to Anansi's tricks ....<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"A<\/a>\r\n

A Zeal of Zebras<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Woop Studios<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What do you get when you cross an alphabet book with a book about animals? You get a caravan of camels, a pandemonium of parrots, a shiver of sharks, and\u00a0of course, A Zeal of Zebras<\/cite>!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Mamalabilia<\/a>\r\n

Mammalabilia<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Douglas Florian<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you like poems and picture books, you\u2019re going to love Mammalabilia<\/cite>! Gouache-style watercolor illustrations provide the perfect backdrop for Douglas Florian\u2019s original poetry in this delightfully silly collection of animal verse.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Max<\/a>\r\n

Max and Tallulah<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Beverley Gooding<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Who doesn\u2019t love a zebra love story with a happy ending? When Max meets Tallulah, it\u2019s love at first sight. And though he tries hard to get her to notice him, Max soon realizes that gaining Tallulah\u2019s love may be easier than he thought.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Pinduli<\/a>\r\n

Pinduli<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Janell Cannon<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When Pinduli encounters insults from the other animals at the waterhole, she inadvertently discovers a way to help her tormentors recognize and make amends for their unkindness. This masterfully told tale ends with a humorous twist that will make your day!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Rain<\/a>\r\n

Rain<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Manya Stojic<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Rain<\/cite> tells the story of life on the African savanna. It begins when the red soil is dry and cracked ... but then porcupine smells the rain. The zebras can see it. The baboons can hear it. The rain changes everything until the hot sun returns ....<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The<\/a>\r\n

The Lion Inside<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Rachel Bright<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Rachel Bright\u2019s fable-like tale of a lion with a big roar and a mouse with a big heart is absolutely perfect. A delightful mix of larger-than-life illustrations, lighthearted storytelling, and important life lessons, The Lion Inside<\/cite> will make you laugh\u2014and<\/span>\u00a0think<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The<\/a>\r\n

The Little Zebra Who Lost His Stripes<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Jedda Robaard<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Imagine Little Zebra\u2019s surprise when he awakes to discover that his beautiful stripes are missing! But Little Zebra is even more<\/span> surprised when he finally discovers his missing stripes in a most unexpected place. This sweet and simple board book is Ziggy Zebra\u2019s choice for his youngest fans.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The<\/a>\r\n

The Very Cranky Bear<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Nick Bland<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, four friends find the perfect place to play. But when The Very Cranky Bear<\/cite> chases them away, the four friends try their very hardest to cheer him up.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Zebra<\/a>\r\n

Zebra Family<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Jane Goodall<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ziggy loves picture books with zebras in them, and\u00a0this book is all<\/em>\u00a0about<\/span>\u00a0zebras! In Zebra Family<\/cite>, famed naturalist Jane Goodall tells the story of a young zebra and his family.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Z<\/a>\r\n

Z Is for Moose<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Kelly Bingham<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Z Is for Moose<\/cite> is an alphabetical stage production gone awry! With Zebra directing, the play features an A to Z cast, including a very confused moose. But of course, the show must go on!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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FREE Ziggy Favorite Zebra Picture Books<\/span> Library List<\/h2>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"Ziggy<\/a>

Would you like to read some of my favorite zebra picture books with your children?\r\n Click to download my list<\/a> to take to your local library.<\/p>\r\n\t

Looking for MORE books? You can find more great library lists here<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Favorite Zebra Picture Books Recommended by Our Staff and Our Readers<\/h2>\r\n