Download or read book Zippy the Runner written by JiYu Kim and published by Norwood House Press. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite practice and repetition, Zippy the Zebra cannot win a race. His body is skinny and his legs are very short. His friends encourage him to find other things to do, but Zippy likes to run. So Zippy keeps running, hoping that next time he will do better. Social and emotional learning concepts include hope, optimism, and perseverance. Book includes a note to caregivers and story coaching activities. A Reader’s Theater version is available online so that children can benefit from dramatic interpretation.