The Zag Library
Every story has a song. Every song helps a lesson stick.
Every Zag book comes with an accompanying song. Read together, sing along, and help children carry life’s lessons beyond the page.
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Activity · Zadda Learns the Power of Hopetimism
With a grown-up, clear a small space and mark a zig-zag route with paper. Roll a soft ball, move a toy, trace with a finger, or describe the route. Take turns choosing a way everyone can join. Sticks and running are optional; a tabletop works too.
Explore Zadda Learns the Power of Hopetimism →Activity · Ana the Ostrich Saves Thanksgiving
Think of someone who helped you. Draw or write a thank-you using: "Thank you for _____. It helped me _____." Take turns sharing with your thankful flock.
Explore Ana the Ostrich Saves Thanksgiving →Activity · Spooky Swirly Eyes
Rafa notices little details. Look around your room or outside with a grown-up. Find three things that make you curious. Draw one and ask: “I wonder…?”
Explore Spooky Swirly Eyes →Activity · Sami the Spricket
Sami is curious. What do you like about yourself? Draw it, say it, or finish: “I am…”
Explore Sami the Spricket →Activity · Herdwork and Hoofs
Zig stomped her hoof when Zag was teased. What did she say?
Explore Herdwork and Hoofs →Activity · Ana the Ostrich Saves Thanksgiving
What is something about yourself that you're thankful for? Draw or write one thing you enjoy doing, and someone or something that helps you do it.
Explore Ana the Ostrich Saves Thanksgiving →Activity · Sami the Spricket
Zag changes his welcome. Draw his face before and after, or write a kind hello of your own.
Explore Sami the Spricket →Activity · The Fox in the Elevator
After reading page 12, choose one small, safe way to help someone. Plan it with a grown-up. You can draw or pretend instead.
Explore The Fox in the Elevator →Activity · Zadda Learns the Power of Hopetimism
Zadda feels disappointed after the game. Draw or tell how he feels. Then notice one thing he did well. A hard feeling and a good thing can both belong.
Explore Zadda Learns the Power of Hopetimism →Activity · Zag Swallows a Stink Bug
Draw two ways to handle a bug at school. Talk about what each one might change.
Explore Zag Swallows a Stink Bug →Activity · Herdwork and Hoofs
Zag has long ears, slender legs and two peeking teeth. What makes YOU you?
Explore Herdwork and Hoofs →Activity · Spooky Swirly Eyes
Zag wonders how the little zebra feels. Draw a face showing a feeling. What could Zag ask to find out? You can say: “How are you feeling?”
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