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Zella, Zack and Zodiac

by Bill Peet · 1985

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Zella the zebra helps Zack the ostrich when he is young and helpless. When he grows up Zack returns the favor by saving Zella's young offspring from a lion.

Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1980s1980sMore like thisLess of thisAfricaAfricaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages
Form
rhymingrhymingMore like thisLess of this

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