What happens in the story
Zaggy the zebra loves football, but one big kick sends his ball high into a tree, where wind and vines alone can’t reach it. Kitty and Dino put their heads together, free the ball as a team, then turn the bumpy meadow into a smooth pitch with real goals. By sunset Zaggy has his ball back and two new friends to play with. Teamwork turns one stuck ball into a whole afternoon of football.
Looking for a children’s book about zebras?
Zebra books tend to be about stripes and being different. Zaggy’s is about football. One big kick sends his ball high into a tree, where wind and vines alone cannot reach it.
Kitty and Dino put their heads together, free the ball as a team, then turn the bumpy meadow into a proper pitch with real goals. By sunset he has his ball back and two new people to play with, which was the actual problem.
Look inside
Flip through the opening pages of the book.









Perfect for
- ✓ A cozy, gentle bedtime read
- ✓ A birthday gift that outlasts the plastic toys
- ✓ Kids who love animals and a soft, kind story
- ✓ Reading aloud together, ages 3 to 8
Quick answers
A gentle story for tonight
One short read. One new animal friend. Ready for bed.
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