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Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awards "It teaches us to embrace not only who we are, but also to embrace the people around us who are brilliantly different thanks to their own amazing, colorful stripes." - Stan Lee, Chairman emeritus of Marvel ComicsNobody gets me, Mama!Zane the zebra feels different from the rest of his classmates. He worries that all they notice about him is his "autism stripe." With the help of his Mama, Zane comes to appreciate all his stripes - the unique strengths that make him who he is!Includes a Reading Guide with additional background information about autism spectrum disorders and a Note to Parents and Caregivers with tips for finding support.Foreword by Alison Singer, President, Autism Science Foundation.
About the Author
Jennifer Zivoin has illustrated more than 40 children's books, and her art has appeared in children's magazines, including "Highlights High Five" and "Clubhouse Jr." Several of her titles have been recognized with gold medals by The Mom's Choice Awards. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the world's largest children's museum, featured her art in a special "Pirates and Princesses" exhibit. Jennifer provided artwork for celebrity picture books, including those by Bill O'Reilly, James Patterson, and Guns N' Roses. Recently, Jennifer made her debut as an author with her book "Pooka & Bunni." Jennifer lives in Indiana with her husband and daughters, whose daily adventures, explorations, and imaginings inspire her illustrations.
