Childs zebra story to grace obu stage oklahoma baptist. Zink by cherie bennett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His daughters poignant message also inspired him to create zink the zebra foundation. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. Inspired by the reallife story of kelly weil, zink is the story of one girls emotional struggle with leukemia and the tribe of magical zebras that help her through the cancer. Zink is a young zebra who is teased about how she looks only to be reassured by her mother that she is perfect just the way she is.
With a full cast of children and students and an original score written for their production, the oklahoma baptist university theatre department will explore the legacy of a young cancer victim in zink. The story, zink the zebra, was written by 11yearold kelly weil who had cancer. Childs zebra story to grace obu stage february 16, 2001. The author of this book, cherie bennett, uses this story and fleshes it out to show how lifethreatening illness brings out humanity and beauty in the midst of danger and death. Basing her novel on a onepage story written by an 11yearold child shortly before her.
They boost her spirits by telling her the story of zink, a polkadotted zebra with the most courage and the biggest heart. The story of zink discusses treating others with kindness, respect and compassion. Kelly wrote the story zink the zebra while battling cancer. The story of zink the zebra teaches children to accept other peoples differences because we are all special and all want to be loved. And when becky does as they say, her soul voyages to africa, where her imagination can run as free as the zebras more. A special tale, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Zink the zebra by kelly weil 1996, hardcover for sale. Rachel guetschow has 2 books on goodreads, and recently added zink the zebra by kelly weil. Every day, the foundations educational programs spread kelly s special and different message to schoolchildren, girl scouts, camps. A special tale by weil, kelly and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. After her death, becky, as zink, joins the zebra herd. From the classic story zink the zebra by kelly weil. Reading books together with children is a wonderful way for parents and teachers to. The zink story is not about cancer, and cancer should not be mentioned in the classroom.
After kelly died in 1993, her father, les weil, published her story, zink the zebra a special tale. Inspired by the reallife story of kelly weil, zink is the story of one girls emotional struggle with leukemia and the tribe of magical zebras that help her through the. A comprehensive list of books on a variety of topics reading books together with children is a wonderful way for parents and teachers to reach out and connect, particularly when special circumstances arise. Zink is inspired by the true story of a young girl diagnosed with leukemia who didnt survive. Zink the zebra by kelly weil koi and the kola nuts by verna aardemathe paper crane by molly bangsmoky night by eve bunting the meanest thing to say by. For any child intrigued by zebras this colorful informative book. Find authors like kelly weil from the worlds largest community of readers. It was written by a young girl who got cancer and felt she was being treated differently by her friends. We have just finished reading a hilarious, cute book called, zella, zack and. S by julia cook oliver button is a sissy by tomie depaola the bully blockers club by teresa bateman and jackie urbanovic dont laugh at me by steve seskin, allen shamblin and glin dibley.
A special tale is a 1996 childrens book by kelly weil about a zebra that is different, that has spots instead of stripes just like pennys spots who learns that its ok to be different. I think crystal had suggested that it might be a good book for k and she was right. The myth, the legend, the zebra, running on the sarkeys theatre stage feb. Zink the zebra is another book about how people can be different. Before she died, she wrote a short story about a zebra named zink. The bully blockers club by teresa bateman and jackie urbanovic. Dont laugh at me by steve seskin, allen shamblin and glin dibley. A vintage haberdashery of the most decorative items. A special tale by weil, kelly jocham, jay ilt rensberger, susan edt zink is different from other zebras, including her brother fink, because she has spots instead of stripes, but her parents reassure her that she is not weird. This touching story was written by 11yearold kelly weil in the last year of a battle she bravely fought, but ultimately lost, against cancer. She wishes the others would not treat her differently because she is the same as them on the inside. Ian and mac sat in their tree hoping it wouldnt rain. The story of zink the zebra teaches children to accept other peoples differences because we are all special and all want to.
While preparing for the zebra unit in k i discovered that the complete book of animals had a stripeless zebra on page 141. View kelly weil s profile about susan rensberger editor. It also sends the message to the readers, we are all special and unique in our own way. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Now, im on a roll with books that teach about appreciating differences. Think zink, the zebras tell her when things get bad.
Zink is different from other zebras, including her brother fink, because she has spots instead of st. The juice box bully by bob sornson and maria dismondy. Kelly weil is a published author of childrens books. The book is called zink the zebra, and it was written by kelly weil, an 11 year old girl from wisconsin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Zink the zebra by kelly weil, 1996, gareth stevens pub. Zink has spots instead of stripes, symbolizing how kelly felt.
Zink the zebra by kelly weil the juice box bully by bob sornson and maria dismondy thank you, mr. Kelly weil books list of books by author kelly weil. Her father created the foundation after she died to create educational programs teaching understanding, compassion, respect and acceptance of others. Jay jocham zink is different from other zebras, including her brother fink, because she has spots instead of stripes, but her parents reassure her that she is not weird. Zink the zebra by kelly weil 1997 0903 kelly weil on. The moral of kelly s courageous and wise story continues to reach thousands of children and adults today through zink the zebra foundation.
Brothers and sisters, individuality, fiction, zebras. A published credit of kelly weil is zink the zebra. Every day, the foundations educational programs spread kelly s special and different message to schoolchildren, girl scouts, camps and others throughout the nation. Enjoy this inspiring tale about being different in ways that dont matter and that shouldnt get in the way when it comes to making friends and enjoying companionship and respect. Journal of the national cancer institute oxford academic. By supporting vintageandchicfinds, youre supporting a small business, and, in turn, etsy. A special tale weil, kelly, rensberger, susan, jocham, jay on.
Straddling the past and the present, the things we cannot say is a mesmerizing tale of family, memory, forgiveness. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. The cbofa is a 2nd 3rd grade supplement for ecc but i purchased it for k and have been very pleased with it. The story of becky zaslows journey through cancer treatments with the help of singing zebras arose because an 11yearold girl, kelly weil. A special tale 1st edition by kelly weil, jay jocham illustrator, susan rensberger editor library, 24 pages, published 1996. Zink is different from other zebras, including her brother fink, because she has spots instead of stripes, but her parents reassure her that she is not weird. The book zink the zebra was written by 11 year old kelly weil. To edit or update the above biography on kelly weil, please log in or register.
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