- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Paulist Press; illustrated edition edition (Jun 27 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0809166496
- ISBN-13: 978-0809166497
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 27.1 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 445 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #468,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
With rhymed couplets and goofy illustrations, this parable attempts to teach that love looks beyond superficial differences. Reitano, an educator and speaker, asks, "What if the zebras/ lost their stripes,/ and some lost black/ and some lost white?" Would the zebras recognize their common identity, or would they begin to notice their new differences in color and start to fight? Would they move to separate lands, or would the young zebras be allowed to laugh and play together? Reitano raises the stakes with each new possibility of the choices the zebras might make. Though Haines's vibrant colors add warmth to the illustrations, the animals' human-like expressions are jarring. This simplistic tale about overcoming differences and achieving harmony overlooks the deeper ramifications of racism. Ages 4-up.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
An ingenious look at prejudice, profound in its simplicity. Reitano and Haines should be commended - this book is flawless! -- Children Magazine, by Elaine Gant, February 1999
The rhythm and the bright and lively illustrations will draw most readers to the book again and again. -- Denver Rocky Mountain News, by Natalie Soto, February 14, 1999
This parable about prejudice is charmingly written and delightfully illustrated. It is a worthy addition to classroom and home libraries. -- The Arizona Republic, by Beverly Medlyn, January 1999
Together with wonderful illustrations by William Haines, Reitano captures the essence and beauty of acceptance. A great springboard for discussion. -- The National Parenting Center
The rhythm and the bright and lively illustrations will draw most readers to the book again and again. -- Denver Rocky Mountain News, by Natalie Soto, February 14, 1999
This parable about prejudice is charmingly written and delightfully illustrated. It is a worthy addition to classroom and home libraries. -- The Arizona Republic, by Beverly Medlyn, January 1999
Together with wonderful illustrations by William Haines, Reitano captures the essence and beauty of acceptance. A great springboard for discussion. -- The National Parenting Center
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5.0 out of 5 stars
An important message for any age,
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This review is from: What If the Zebras Lost Their Stripes? (Hardcover)
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.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!,
By A Customer
This review is from: What If the Zebras Lost Their Stripes? (Hardcover)
My 5 year old loves this book and it has a very positive message!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top Priority Message,
By William Cleary "renegade Jesuit" (Burlington, Vermont United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: What If the Zebras Lost Their Stripes? (Hardcover)
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.
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