Age range 4 to 7Despite 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. Story concepts include positive attitude, hope, optimism, and perseverance. The stories in this series help children to make good decisions based on an understanding of themselves and others.