About This Lesson
It Will Be Ok Discussion & Activity Guide for Grades K, 1, 2 and 3 Prepared by We Love Children’s Books
About the Book
Giraffe and Zebra meet every day under their favorite tree to walk to the watering hole. But today, Giraffe isn’t there! Where could he be? Zebra spots him hiding in the tree; Giraffe has seen a spider and is scared silly. Zebra patiently talks to Giraffe and does the very best thing: supports Giraffe for as long as Giraffe needs it.
About the Author
Lisa Katzenberger started writing for a creative writing assignment in third grade—and she hasn’t stopped since then! She has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and worked as a technical writer, but then she started writing short stories, novels—and now picture books! Visit her at lisakatzenberger.com.
About the Illustrator
Jaclyn Sinquett grew up playing in her dad’s garden, feeding worms to box turtles, and tossing french fries to seagulls at the Jersey shore. She now spends her time painting shells with her little daughter, dancing in the living room with her husband, and illustrating books for children. Her favorite color is yellow ocher. Visit her at jaclynsinquett.com.
Reviews
“Katzenberger tells the tale simply and directly, emphasizing the friends’ kindness and patience... Sinquett’s brightly hued cartoons delightfully express the characters’ emotions and personalities, lightening the message of the text without diminishing it.” —Kirkus Reviews
