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Why is the Zebra Wearing Pajamas?

Written by: Ayin Hillel, Illustrated by: Aviel Basil, Poalim Publishing House

To be distributed in November/Kislev

“Who know why the zebra wears pajamas?” is a well-loved Israeli classic in which the zebra has many outfits but resorts to wearing pajamas time and again. This edition is accompanied by new and amusing illustrations.

Family Activities

“Who know why the zebra wears pajamas?” is a well-loved Israeli classic in which the zebra has many outfits but resorts to wearing pajamas time and again. This edition is accompanied by new and amusing illustrations.

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Why is the Zebra Wearing Pajamas?
Written by: Ayin Hillel
Illustrated by: Aviel Basil

It sat and thought and thought and though and though and thought until Shabbat ended
[Ayin Hillel, Why is the Zebra Wearing Pajamas?]

Why is the Zebra Wearing Pajamas? is one of Ayin Hillel’s numerous poems. This amusing verse has been set to music, and generations of children have enjoyed singing about the loveable zebra.

Suggestions for Family Activities

A discussion on our Shabbat

“Soon the good Shabbat will descend upon us”
[Shabbat, Shmuel Bass]

The story about the zebra provides us with an opportunity to talk about what makes Shabbat so special. You could ask your toddlers what they like to do on Shabbat, and share your favorite things with them.

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פעילות בחיק המשפחה

  • Inside my closet A shirt? A swimsuit? Perhaps a dress? How about taking a look inside your closet, finding clothes you like, and saying when you usually wear them: Winter clothes, summer clothes, fancy clothes for special occasions, and all-time favorite clothes.
  • Singing & dancing with the zebra The verses of Why is the Zebra Wearing Pajamas? have been set to music and turned into a beloved children’s song. You may enjoy scanning the QR code, and proceed to sing and dance together.
  • Illustrations – Zebra & friends The zebra’s friends feature in the book’s illustrations: You could leaf through them together, find the various friends, name the animals together, and introduce them. Next, you could say the name of an animal you know, and then look for it in among the illustrations contained in this book.

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