Customer Reviews

The Zebra-Striped Whale with the Polka-Dot Tail

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I read this book to my five children and they were so enchanted with the story. They sat quietly through the whole story without uttering a word "pretty amazing to keep 5 children under the age of 7 quite through a whole book".

I originally picked out this book because of the delightful cover. I was drawn to the beautiful pictures, and inspired by the uplifting message. This is a charming book that will delight readers of all ages! At this tragic time in our lives, we need more books like this, as we can all triumph from the deeper meaning of the text!

This is an outstanding, colorful delight to read over-and-over again!! The brilliant artwork and compelling message really provides thought provoking discussions with our children. I have even read this book to our children's classroom and they were all mesmorized and in awe.

This is destined to be a new-age classic.

"...Inhabits a rare sea where children and adults swim together in deep reflection ... lavishly illustrated ... a cornucopia of textured color ..."

-Times Chronicle

This children's book has the makings of a classic. The vivid illustrations look like eye-candy! I also love the posh ice cream store that is named for this book located in Newtown, PA. The desserts and ambiance are out of this world! A must see!

I originally purchased this book for my neices because of the colorful illustrations, however, I ended up getting a copy for myself after I read the book. The book reminds me of 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein. I loved that book as a child and keep it on my bookshelf today. As with 'The Giving Tree', there's a moral behind the story of Maxime and Ariel's adventure with the 'whale with a polka-dot tail.' It seems to me that the author is conveying that while we may all have the inevitable 'grass is greener' syndrome, we have plenty to be content with. Our family and friends are the true source of happiness! Now that's refreshing!

I was drawn to the 'Zebra' for its beautiful artwork, but stayed with it for its deep concepts. This is a very insightful and thought provoking children's picture book that can be enjoyed on many levels by children and adults alike.

This book had a great meaning and message to give to readers of all ages. During this tragic state of our nation this book is a must have.

This book was sent to me for review. I honestly don't understand what any child or adult other than the author's family would get from this expensively produced vanity book that has no focus, no story. As a scrapbook for relatives, it's lovely. As a children's book for others, it's dreadful.

Shari Donohue has a whimsical ice cream store in Newtown, PA where she prominently sells her eponomous book. The book itself has some interesting illustrations, but is not really worth reading. The platitudes and nonsense are filler for a personally cathartic vanity publication. Don't bother.