The Lonely Zebra

Award-Winning Publisher - Best Children's Publishing Company for Diversity & Inclusion (2025) A Story About Kindness, Inclusion, and Forgiveness for All Ages Have you ever felt left out or different? The Lonely Zebra by award-winning author C.M. Harris, with vibrant illustrations, is a heartfelt tale about embracing differences, standing up to unkindness, and discovering the power of forgiveness and friendship. Encourage Kindness and Inclusion. Follow Zola, a beautiful zebra with unique stripes, as she learns to overcome loneliness and finds her voice to stand up against unkindness. This inspiring story helps children understand the importance of including others and treating everyone with kindness. Teach the Value of Forgiveness. With the help of her new friend Sara, the elegant swan, Zola discovers the strength to forgive those who were unkind to her, showing kids that it's possible to move past hurt and rebuild friendships. A Lesson for Every Day of the Year. While the book is perfect for schools and classrooms, its message of empathy, courage, and acceptance makes it a wonderful story to share at home as well as in school. Celebrate Diversity and Individuality. Zola's teal color and unique stripes symbolize open-mindedness and embracing differences, reminding readers that everyone is unique in their own way. Interactive Kindness Challenge. With a kindness challenge included at the end of the book, young readers are encouraged to put the lessons they've learned into action by spreading kindness in their own communities. The Lonely Zebra is more than just a story-it's a tool for teaching children the values of empathy, forgiveness, and inclusion. Help your child build a more compassionate world, one act of kindness at a time!