A Book by
Deborah Merlin
“Diversity is wonderful. It enriches all life. It presents the possibilities of further evolution for the good. It teaches all life forms to adapt. It makes our world more compassionately, intellectually, visually and spiritually beautiful”
– Claire Shimabukuro
About the book
ZZ the Zigzag promotes important themes of positive self-image, diversity and individuality; addressing it through a most effective and original plot, witty characters and endearing illustrations, and how it works to deliver an enhanced appeal for young readers and parents alike.
ZZ the Zigzag: ZZ is sad because ZZ is a zigzag and everyone else is a stripe. The stripes laugh at ZZ. ZZ tries many ways to become a stripe-but then something unexpected happens!
This magical book has simple text and bright, fun magic marker illustrations. ZZ the Zigzag is an ideal teaching tool for developing imagination and a sense of colors and shapes, and helping children learn about inclusivity.
The book has 32 pages, 252 words, and 22 colorful illustrations.
My Story
Deborah Merlin is the author of ZZ the Zigzag and Victory Over ADHD; A holistic approach for helping children with Attention Hyperactivity Disorder.
For seventeen years, Deborah Merlin has made it her mission to advocate for her twins’ special needs. As a new mother of very premature twins with challenging health problems, she found that doctors and other professionals offered drugs as the only solution.
In her search for alternative treatments, she has become a leading advocate for holistic therapies, encouraging parents and doctors to try new, alternative techniques for overcoming ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
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