Zigzag The Baby Badger
An inspiring kids’ story about a nocturnal animal who’s afraid of the dark.
When Zigzag the baby badger is swept away from his family by a raging stream into the dark, stormy forest, he’s cold, alone, and terrified.
But as he searches for a way home, Zigzag discovers something surprising: the night doesn't have to be scary at all. It’s magical.
Zigzag finds help from a few kindhearted woodland creatures—each one very different in their own way—creatures who don’t care what Zigzag looks like or where he’s from. They treat him with kindness just the same, and Zigzag learns that goodness comes in many forms… and that even the darkest night can shine with friendship, light, and love.
Perfect for bedtime, story time, or classroom reading, Zigzag the Baby Badger is a heartwarming tale of courage, self-discovery, and the quiet magic of trust.
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✨ More than just a story!
In addition to Zigzag’s heartwarming nighttime adventure, this book also includes ten full pages of bonus content—exciting, hands-on learning-through-play activities that parents, teachers, librarians, and homeschoolers can explore with young readers. With nature facts, coloring pages, outdoor adventures, and gentle tips for helping wildlife, it’s a perfect way to keep the learning going after the story ends.
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COMING SOON FROM SKYWARD FOR 4-8-YEAR-OLDS:
Coming Soon - This Spring, 2026!
Summary:
He thought something was wrong with him—until he learned he was exactly as he was meant to be.
When Dazzle, a shy young meadowlark, realizes he cannot sing like the others, he flies away from home. Along the way, he meets a kind, understanding bullfrog and a wise old owl who help him understand that his voice—just as it is—belongs, and that every voice matters.
Genres / themes: Shyness; Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance; Emotions & Feelings; Animals & Birds; Nature & the Natural World; Friendship; Family & Siblings; Overcoming Childhood Fears; Finding Your Own Voice; Growing from Shyness to Confidence; Support and Encouragement From Friends and Family;Emotional Literacy and Self-Awareness; Building Confidence Through Small Steps.
Summary:
He thought something was wrong with him—until he learned he was exactly as he was meant to be.
When Dazzle, a shy young meadowlark, realizes he cannot sing like the others, he flies away from home. Along the way, he meets a kind, understanding bullfrog and a wise old owl who help him understand that his voice—just as it is—belongs, and that every voice matters.
Genres / themes: Shyness; Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance; Emotions & Feelings; Animals & Birds; Nature & the Natural World; Friendship; Family & Siblings; Overcoming Childhood Fears; Finding Your Own Voice; Growing from Shyness to Confidence; Support and Encouragement From Friends and Family;Emotional Literacy and Self-Awareness; Building Confidence Through Small Steps.
Coming Soon - This Year, 2026!
Summary:
A story about small lives, fragile worlds, and the power of caring
Beneath a wooden footbridge, where moss grows thick and water moves gently over stone, Ember the salamander lives in a small, hidden world. But when that fragile habitat is suddenly washed away by a flooding stream, Ember is forced to leave the safety he has always known and search for a new place to belong. Along the way, he meets other creatures whose homes have also been lost, and together they discover that even after a great loss, there is still a way forward—and a place to belong again.
Genres / themes: Environmental stewardship / climate awareness; Community interdependence; Habitat preservation & biodiversity; Interconnected ecosystems; Home and safety; Nature & the Natural World; Community and belonging; Empathy for unseen or overlooked lives; Inclusion; Courage; Kindness; Friendship
Summary:
A story about small lives, fragile worlds, and the power of caring
Beneath a wooden footbridge, where moss grows thick and water moves gently over stone, Ember the salamander lives in a small, hidden world. But when that fragile habitat is suddenly washed away by a flooding stream, Ember is forced to leave the safety he has always known and search for a new place to belong. Along the way, he meets other creatures whose homes have also been lost, and together they discover that even after a great loss, there is still a way forward—and a place to belong again.
Genres / themes: Environmental stewardship / climate awareness; Community interdependence; Habitat preservation & biodiversity; Interconnected ecosystems; Home and safety; Nature & the Natural World; Community and belonging; Empathy for unseen or overlooked lives; Inclusion; Courage; Kindness; Friendship
Coming Soon - This Year, 2026!
Summary:
From solitude and loneliness to belonging through generosity of spirit
Silkie has always carried her house—but never a home. Alone beneath the forest canopy, she wanders until a storm leaves a group of creatures without shelter. Without hesitation, Silkie offers help, asking for nothing in return. And in the quiet act of restoring a place for others, she discovers something she never knew she was missing: a place to call home and friends who become family.
A tender story of kindness, connection, and the moment belonging finds us.
Genres / themes: Inclusion; Courage; Kindness; Friendship; Purpose Through Contribution; Being Seen / Recognized; Unspoken Acts of Care; Environmental stewardship / climate awareness; Habitat preservation & biodiversity; Community interdependence; Home and safety; Nature & the Natural World; Community and belonging; Empathy for unseen or overlooked lives.
Summary:
From solitude and loneliness to belonging through generosity of spirit
Silkie has always carried her house—but never a home. Alone beneath the forest canopy, she wanders until a storm leaves a group of creatures without shelter. Without hesitation, Silkie offers help, asking for nothing in return. And in the quiet act of restoring a place for others, she discovers something she never knew she was missing: a place to call home and friends who become family.
A tender story of kindness, connection, and the moment belonging finds us.
Genres / themes: Inclusion; Courage; Kindness; Friendship; Purpose Through Contribution; Being Seen / Recognized; Unspoken Acts of Care; Environmental stewardship / climate awareness; Habitat preservation & biodiversity; Community interdependence; Home and safety; Nature & the Natural World; Community and belonging; Empathy for unseen or overlooked lives.
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