Zig Zag

_{by Robert San Souci and illustrated by Stefan Czernecki}

When the doll maker creates Zigzag from scraps, she promises him, "Some child will love you." This gives the strange -looking doll hope. But the other dolls and stuffed animals in the shop don't want such an ugly toy around. They force Zigzag to leave. Clinging to the promise that a child will someday love him, little Zigzag sets out to find a home.

Reviews

“The story of compassion for those who are different and hope for love and a place to belong is one that all children should hear over and over. This book is recommended for use in libraries and classrooms.” — Laura Friesen, Holt Elementary School

“Kindergarten-Grade 2-Eye-catching illustrations fabricated from cloth scraps create captivating, colorful collages set against a bright, white background... ...nicely composed, and the happy ending should please young readers.” —School Library Journal

Author Biography

Robert San Souci Two-time Newberry Honor recipient, Robert San Souci is the author of many award-winning retellings of legends and folktales for children. He also wrote the screen story for the Walt Disney animated feature, Mulan. He lives in the San Francisco Bay area.

Illustrator Biography

Stefan Czernecki lives in Vancouver, BC. He is the illustrator of many books, including Mama God Papa God and The Cricket’s Cage, which won the Aesop Accolade of the Children’s Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society.