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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Zip: A Seal's Adventure in a Diverse Ocean

Zip: A Seal's Adventure in a Diverse Ocean

Arvanitis, Chrystine

Paperback

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN13: 9798682161836
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 7 2020
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.12 Width: 7.99 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
An edge of your seat Ocean Adventure Picture Book Story that provides an entertaining example of......Kindness, Character Building, Courage, Tolerance, Equality, Diversity, Respect, Choosing What's Right Even if Unpopular, Being Yourself, Humility, BullyingColorful Ocean Multimedia Collage Illustrations are on every page which adds to the beauty of this book.STORY SUMMARYZip is a sea lion who wants to be accepted by his friends even though they are unkind and judgmental of the different fish they live with. When these friends start to spread frightening rumors about the fish of the deep, even though they've never met them, Zip begins to question their opinions. He finds the courage to learn the truth for himself by embarking on a harrowing journey to the deepest and darkest part of the ocean. Children will read about meeting someone for the first time that may seem intimidating and different, but realize they have common traits and can help one another.AUTHOR'S PURPOSEMeet many diverse ocean characters through Zip's journey and come away inspired to be more accepting and kind. There are many life lessons woven throughout this story, some of which are obvious and others subtle. The author would also like to instill an appreciation for our oceans and other waterways. Although this is a Fictional Story the book includes a 4 page Non-Fiction section at the end which includes Sea Lions, Ocean Zones, Blue Whales, and Angler Fish. It is hoped that this, along with the story, fosters an appreciation for our oceans and the animals in them.A FUN ACTIVITY WITH ZIPZip can be found in every full page illustration except the last. He is hard to see at first glance in some scenes, making it fun for kids to find him.EDUCATIONAL SECTION The book also comes with Discussion Questions and an Activities that Parents, Caregivers, Teachers, and Counselors can do with children. The conclusion is Open Ended which allows for lots of meaningful discussions.KEY WORDSCharacter Education, Community Building, Social Awareness, Protect Our Oceans, Endangered Species, Oceanography, Picture Book, Adventure Story, Hurricane, Deep Sea Fish, Ocean Mammals, Ocean Zones, Critical Thinking, Text Evidence

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