Students will also develop a deeper understanding of the. Simple words and beautiful pictures will make this a favorite for you and your child. View kelly weils profile about susan rensberger editor. I think crystal had suggested that it might be a good book for k and she was right. Jul 24, 2016 my first published and televised animation for a company. Personalised books with your childs name and surname 0 to 10 years.
Kelly was a little girl, like any other, who loved friends, family, books, swimming, animals and computers except at age eleven, she lost her battle with cancer. The story of zink the zebra teaches children to accept other peoples differences because we are all special and all want to be loved. S by julia cook oliver button is a sissy by tomie depaola the bully blockers club by teresa bateman and jackie urbanovic. It was written by a young girl who got cancer and felt she was being treated differently by her friends. Parents, here is library booklist of recommended reading for our lesson themes. About zink the zebra zink is different from other zebras, including her brother fink, because she has spots instead of stripes, but her parents reas. Zink is inspired by the true story of a young girl diagnosed with leukemia who didnt survive. Improving palliative and endoflife care for children and their families. Commissioned by first stage milwaukee, zink is about true courage in the face of unpredictable predators. Every day, the foundations educational programs spread kelly s special and different message to schoolchildren, girl scouts, camps and others throughout the nation. The zebra is changing the way people buy car insurance with an innovative comparison platform and simplified purchasing process.
Zink the zebra is a program based on a book by kelly weil, a young girl who lost her battle with childhood cancer but. In africa, becky learns about zink, a mythical polkadotted zebra once an outcast but later a hero with the most courage and biggest heart. It was published by gareth stevens publishing in 1996, and debuted as a play in 1997. A comprehensive list of books on a variety of topics reading books together with children is a wonderful way for parents and teachers to reach out and connect, particularly when special circumstances arise. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases.
We called it the zebra forest because it looked like a zebra. Every day, the foundations educational programs spread kellys special and different message to schoolchildren, girl scouts, camps and others throughout the nation. Kelly weil, who died of cancer in 1993 at the age of 11, wrote a story, zink the zebra, that has inspired schoolbased and other programs to teach children about tolerance of those who are different by virtue of physical. The story, zink the zebra, was written by 11yearold kelly weil who had cancer. It has already been four weeks since our first day of school. Share zink the zebra by kelly weil 1996, hardcover zink the zebra by kelly weil 1996, hardcover 2 product ratings. While preparing for the zebra unit in k i discovered that the complete book of animals had a stripeless zebra on page 141. These tickets are on a firstcome, firstserved not guaranteed basis. The zebras recount to her their legend of zink, a mythical polkadotted zebra once an outcast but later a hero.
A published credit of kelly weil is zink the zebra. Her zink the zebra story was discovered after she died of cancer in 1993. Inspired by the reallife story of kelly weil, zink is the story of one girls emotional struggle with leukemia and the tribe of magical zebras that help her through the cancer. Changing the course of your childs life by william voors. Jay jocham zink is different from other zebras, including her brother fink, because she has spots instead of stripes, but her parents reassure her that she is not weird. As beckys condition worsens and she is mistreated by some classmates, she zaps back and forth between real life and the zebra world, until the shattering, breathtaking, and uplifting climax. The juice box bully by bob sornson and maria dismondy. However, kelly weil wrote zink because she felt alone and different.
Bullying books for children healthy kids learn more. The myth, the legend, the zebra, running on the sarkeys theatre stage feb. Racing stripes evolved from a story by an 11yearold girl, kelly weil, who spent time in milwaukee. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data weil, kelly. Enjoy this inspiring tale about being different in ways that dont matter and that shouldnt get in the way when it comes to making friends and enjoying companionship and respect. But we gave away or sold tons of books when we moved, keeping only our favorites in. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Full text of weil family collection, steinsfurt 2002 see other formats. Children might even try to find some flowers that will soon appear. Zink the zebra is another book about how people can be different.
Protect your child from teasing, taunting and bullying for good by joel haber. No matter the circumstances, a childs death is a lifealtering experience. The zebras range from streetsmart ice z to grandfatherly papa zeke, effete zilch to endearing shlep, a furry green monkey sure he is actually a zebra. Elhert breaks up the planting and growing of flowers into each color from the rainbow. Driven by suspense and psychological intrigue, zebra forest deftly portrays an unfolding standoff of truth against family secrets and offers an affecting look at two resourceful, imaginative kids as they react and adapt to the hand theyve been dealt. Full text of weil family collection, steinsfurt 2002. The cbofa is a 2nd 3rd grade supplement for ecc but i purchased it for k and have been very pleased with it. Zink the zebra by kelly weil 1996, hardcover for sale.
A wonderful book that teaches children about being sensitive and tolerant of each others differences. Word station town hall news zink the zebra hi sp atf rday,oucl ad the opportunity to read a truly inspiring story. The bully blockers club by teresa bateman and jackie urbanovic. Childs zebra story to grace obu stage oklahoma baptist.
The moral of kellys courageous and wise story continues to reach thousands of children and adults today through zink the zebra foundation. Zink has spots instead of stripes, symbolizing how kelly felt. Zink the zebra by kelly weil hardcover for sale online great childrens book to teach little ones that being different is ok. Now, im on a roll with books that teach about appreciating differences. A special tale, a story written by kelly weil when she was eleven years old and undergoing treatment for cancer3.
Susan rensberger is a published author and an editor of childrens books and young adult books. This touching story was written by 11yearold kelly weil in the last year of a battle she bravely fought, but ultimately lost, against cancer. While undergoing treatment for cancer, kelly wrote a story about a zebra named zink who has spots instead of stripes. Imaginative, funny, and heartbreaking, its the story of the relationship of becky, a lonely preteen girl with leukemia, to her guardianan. Zink the zebra is a book that i need to have for the first week of school. On this page, you will find a copy of the regular biology textbook. This includes an understanding of the cycling of matter and flow of energy in living systems. When we transition from one place to another and i say. I found a cute zebra craft that goes along with day 2 lesson where you paint the stripes on the zebra. Jun 24, 2008 the moral of kelly s courageous and wise story continues to reach thousands of children and adults today through zink the zebra foundation. Dont laugh at me by steve seskin, allen shamblin and glin dibley. A special tale weil, kelly, rensberger, susan, jocham, jay on.
I have compiled a brief list of suggestions for you to peruse. Reading practice mattoon community unit school district 2. The moral of kelly s courageous and wise story continues to reach thousands of children and adults today through zink the zebra foundation. Every day, the foundations educational programs spread kellys special and different message to schoolchildren, girl scouts. Zink the zebra, a story created by a little girl who was faced with a health issue. S by julia cook oliver button is a sissy by tomie depaola the bully blockers club by teresa bateman and jackie urbanovic dont laugh at me by steve seskin, allen shamblin and glin dibley. Use the zink the zebra foundation inc company profile in mequon, wi. Based in austin, tx, the zebra has delivered over 5,000,000 quotes to drivers across the nation. Childs zebra story to grace obu stage february 16, 2001. The zebra in alexandria, virginia is an all good news printed tabloid, and is the citys largest publication with 30,000 doorstepdelivered copies to residences and businesses all over town.
Before she died, she wrote a short story about a zebra named zink. With a full cast of children and students and an original score written for their production, the oklahoma baptist university theatre department will explore the legacy of a young cancer victim in zink. Zink the zebra was written by kelly weil, an eleven yearold girl succumbed to cancer in 1995. Zink the zebra by kelly weil the juice box bully by bob sornson and maria dismondy thank you, mr. Changing the course of your childs life by william voors bullyproof your child for life. An understanding of the characteristics, structure and function of cells, organisms and living systems will be developed.