Storytime: The Special Guest
Steve Smallman, Steve Smallman
Zebra can hardly contain his excitement when he receives a dinner party invite from Lion – the king of the jungle!
Elephant on the other hand is more sceptical about Lion’s motives. She sets out to prevent Zebra from going to the party, but Zebra thinks Elephant is jealous because she hasn’t been invited!
Elephant tries to keep Zebra busy and in the meantime the invitation blows across the savanna… leading Porcupine and Rhino to believe it is addressed to them.
Lion is less than impressed when the wrong guests arrive at his party. When clever Elephant disguises herself as Zebra, Lion also ends up very squashed and confesses all.
Zebra is truly sorry for how he treated his friend Elephant and is grateful to her for saving his life.
Part of the series Storytime. Beautifully illustrated, QED Storytime introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Discussion points for parents and teachers are also included.
Reviews
I liked Zebra the best because I like zebras. I would recommend the book to someone else because it was funny.
Doctor Tulip Casserole 28.08.2024
Not very funny
Senor Octopus Moonlight 26.07.2024
It's good but not super funny
Captain Natty Remmington 27.07.2023
I loved that everyone got to go to the party even if it was a mistake
Dame Candyfloss Submarine 24.07.2023
I liked the book because the elephant put stripes on his body and the lion thought the zebra has a BIG bottom ever and the elephant sat on the lion and said 'Where is my dinner?'.The lion said 'I just wanted to eat Zebra'.
Empress Cilla Quagmire 22.01.2023
Elephants are very clever!
Princess Fifi Sunshine 16.08.2022
I liked the part when the lion thought the elephant was the zebra.
Constable Merlin Windchime 21.08.2021
I thought this book is good. I like the elephant's best. I will recommended it.
Captain Sketch Jellybaby 30.07.2021
I liked it because the zebra was nearly going to get eaten by the lion and the elephant was a surprise for him.
Viscountess Boadicea Possum 27.07.2021
This was fantastic because I loved it when lion got on the fake guest because it was Porcupine and he got loads of spikes on his bottom. That hurt him and he wanted to eat zebra!
Inspector Pirate Chocolate-mousse 23.08.2020
Monkeys that painted zebra’s stripes were best. I thought it was funny when lion jumped onto the elephant’s bottom. I would recommend this book to a friend.
Anonymous 14.08.2020
Lion sent an invitation for dinner
Lieutenant Gonzo Bouncy-castle 09.08.2020
I thought it was funny when the animals in the kingdom thought that the invitation was for them but it was actually for the zebra
Chief Kipper Bucket 06.08.2020
When friends look out for each other
Don Octopus Spinner 20.07.2019
Funny!
Anonymous 05.01.2019
I liked the elephant who helped the zebra because the king of the jungle was a lion and the zebra didn’t know that and when the zebra got there the lion was about to pounce on him but he landed on the elephants but instead because the lion thought it was zebra because he painted his body black and white
Coach Bubbles Bookmark 02.08.2018
Very good book
Principal Daisy Spaghetti-Hoops 24.07.2018
My favourite character was the zebra
Anonymous 22.08.2017
This was a good book I like the elephant in the story he was kind
Anonymous 05.08.2017
Fun little animal story, nice bright pictures and a good bedtime jaunt for little ones who love a jungle inspired story.
Anonymous 01.08.2017
