Written by Vernise Elaine Pelzel
Illustrated by Kelly Cathleen Pelzel
48 Page Storybook
H.P.L. Publishing
USA
ISBN 0944131-01-8

 

What is a Sunbow? And how do you get it back if you lose yours?
Read this book to find out.

The commonly shared childhood experience - being laughed at - is explored in this adventure of an orange-striped zebra. The story inspires creativity and has a strong anti-bullying message from a child's point of view.

Educators Endorse "The Story of Orange"

"What fun! What a joyous meaningful tale. Orange tells it like it is."
          Leo Buscaglia, Author, Educator, UCLA Professor

"The Story of Orange is one of the most popular books in our library. Children talk about the book a lot."
          Mona Riddall, Principal & Connie Montes, Librarian
          Brookland Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles

"... Sunbow has become part of our standard vocabulary. We use the concepts from the book a lot!"
          Sheri Muritto, 1 st Grade Teacher, Santa Rosa

"...a wonderful tale of self esteem for children of all ages."
          Rosalind Sandler-Signam, President NBAEYC North, Bay Chapter

"...Children love Orange because they hunger for this kind of confirmation and support."
          Peggy Benton, Supervisor of Teacher Selection, LA Unified

"...an incredible story with many wonderful messages."
          Marge Alakasky, 5 th Grade Teacher, Lakeport

"A book that should be in every child's library."
          Penny Walker, Early Childhood Educator, Mendocino College

What Children Say

Molly: "I'm glad I know Orange because before I said 'I can't' and now I don't say it anymore."

Summer: "I love The Story of Orange ..."

Nicole: "I liked the book and there's no such thing as scribble scrabble and I like the drawings."

David: "I like your book and I hope you can come back."

Sheryl: "My favorite part of your book is when Orange gets his sunbow back and his stripes change colors."

Charles: "...I remember when my art work got laughed at. I didn't like it. Orange made me think about that."

 

 

 

 



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