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How Zebra Got His Stripes
Paperback
Series: Tales from the Marula Tree
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 26 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Long ago, when the world was still new, the animals were invited to choose their coats and horns.
Everyone hurried to the lake-everyone except Zebra.
While the others made their choices, Zebra stayed behind, happily eating.
By the time he arrives, the cave is almost empty... and Zebra must live with the result.
How Zebra Got His Stripes is a beautifully illustrated African folktale for children ages 4-8. Told in a gentle, timeless voice, this story explores choices, attention, patience, and being content with who you are.
With warm watercolor illustrations and a calm, thoughtful message, this picture book is perfect for:
parents and grandparents
classroom reading
bedtime storytelling
children who enjoy animal stories and folktales
Part of Tales from the Marula Tree, a series of nature-inspired stories that share quiet wisdom through African animals and landscapes.
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