Customer Reviews

What If the Zebras Lost Their Stripes?

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This is an incredibly inspirational and thought-provoking story of diversity. It is written in a very light-hearted context, yet sends a powerful message. The illustration is fun, lively and colorful. My kids as well as their teachers, love this book!

What If Zebras Lost Their Stripes gives you a perfect occasion to open young minds to how adults of different colors and nationalities -- and kids -- should think about their diversity. With just a little thought, kids will get this top priority message instantly. A great contribution.

As a whole, I would highly recommend this beautifully illustrated book on racism and prejudice. It is fun to read and an excellent way to address the topic with the youngest of children.

The only thing that I think should be mentioned is it does (briefly) include religious context that might not be appropriate for all families when it concludes that it is god who was smart enough to make the zebras the way they are. While not promoting any specific god, this does make it inappropriate for a public school setting or for families of certain religious beliefs.

A wonderful book that encourages children and adults to appreciate each others differences. A classic!

I love this book! I have not been able to put it down. This is a book that should be in every home. The creators of this magical book should be commended for giving us a precious gift that can support us in celebrating our differences.

My 5 year old loves this book and it has a very positive message!

I really love the wonderful message this book delivers, enough to buy another copy and keep them both.

People are more alike than they are different and this book does a great job of not letting us forget that beautiful message.

I highly recommend this book. The artwork is wonderful and I am so glad I purchased it.

I work in a residential facility with different nationalities/ ethnicities of children. The issue raises quite often and this is a simple lesson that because people "look" different doesn't mean that we can't like one another and be friends. The end is a bit unrealistic that black and white come together to form one, but I truly believe that people can come together and form a cooperative, respectful union without becoming the same...differences are good and there doesn't have to be conformity.

It's never to early to teach your child the importance of harmony and tolerance and this little book is a great place to start. When some zebras lose their white stripes and others their black stripes, they must look inside themselves and each other to learn to get along.

I especially appreciated the very last page which placed the zebras with many children of different races and nationalities so that my 5-year old and I could talk about the differences in people, too.

This book is so special because it speaks an affirming message to all ages and races. The wonderous words and powerful pictures are timeless, and will continue to teach children the beauty of diversity well into the millenium.