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Shanti
When Shanti gets separated from the rest of the zebra tribe, she feels scared and alone, but after searching water hole and river, forest and savanna, she catches up to her tribe and discovers someone new and special in her life.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published April 30, 1998
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February 6, 2014
I am currently reading this book with my guided reading group at my placement school: it truly is a lovely, enjoyable read!
Shanti the Zebra is looking for the rest of the zebra herd after a lion attacks their peacefully, quiet gathering. The beautiful, young female zebra was unable to keep up with her fleeing friends because of a suspicious stomach ache. She asks the mischievous monkeys, Isaiah the glistening snake and an assembly of helpful elephants for help as to where her striped friends have gone. Shanti soon experiences what real loneliness feels like, even after Isaiah tells her that very soon she will never be lonely again. She gives up trying to find her fellow zebras as the stomach pain becomes unbearable. However, she discovers that she never was alone as the reason behind her stomach aches is revealed.
This books was really helpful in improving my guided reading groups's comprehension skills. They also enjoyed the beautiful and vivid illustrations as well as identifying the author's language choices and discussing the main theme of loneliness.
I would definitely use this book for a PSHE session, an art lesson or even as a picture book to embed into any topic about the jungle, Africa or wild animals.
Shanti the Zebra is looking for the rest of the zebra herd after a lion attacks their peacefully, quiet gathering. The beautiful, young female zebra was unable to keep up with her fleeing friends because of a suspicious stomach ache. She asks the mischievous monkeys, Isaiah the glistening snake and an assembly of helpful elephants for help as to where her striped friends have gone. Shanti soon experiences what real loneliness feels like, even after Isaiah tells her that very soon she will never be lonely again. She gives up trying to find her fellow zebras as the stomach pain becomes unbearable. However, she discovers that she never was alone as the reason behind her stomach aches is revealed.
This books was really helpful in improving my guided reading groups's comprehension skills. They also enjoyed the beautiful and vivid illustrations as well as identifying the author's language choices and discussing the main theme of loneliness.
I would definitely use this book for a PSHE session, an art lesson or even as a picture book to embed into any topic about the jungle, Africa or wild animals.
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