ZigZag

Help ZigZag the alligator get his vowels back in this playful and inventive picture book from beloved author-illustrator Julie Paschkis. ZigZag adores words—tasting them, playing with them, and rolling them on his tongue. But one day, he accidentally swallows all his vowels while savoring the word tambourine. Suddenly, his world is stripped of flavor and joy: no more apples, only “ppls”; no more beds, only “bds.” Luckily, vowels are hiding everywhere, waiting to be rediscovered in sighs, songs, and friends’ exclamations.

Why we love it

This imaginative romp through language is as fun to read aloud as it is to explore on the page. Young readers will delight in helping ZigZag find his missing vowels while learning just how important they are to words. With Julie Paschkis’s signature vibrant illustrations and playful text, it’s a joyful celebration of words, sounds, and self-expression.

Product spec

• Author & Illustrator: Julie Paschkis

• Format: Picture book (Hardback)