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Herdwork & Hoofs
Created by Team Zag
A story about kindness, asking for help, and making room for everyone. Read, sing, watch, and explore together.
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Read the book
Sing along
Listen to the songs
Zag the Zonkey Song
Featuring the Meccage kids on vocals
The original Zag the Zonkey anthem, created in 2015.
Download song · MP3Stripes, Stripes — Be You!
Featuring Zag on vocals
A folksy shuffle with bright brass and a simple reminder: be you!
Download song · MP3The story in motion
Watch the animation
A 20-second adventure with Zag and the herd, set to the original Zag song.
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Draw. Talk. Discover.
Choose an activity. Draw, write, talk, act it out, or pass.
Pick one question. You can point, talk, draw, act it out, or just listen.
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Zig stomped her hoof when Zag was teased. What did she say?
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Zag shouted for help when he saw the lion. Who came?
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Zag told the zebras, “No more dares past the tree.” What could YOU say if a game didn't feel safe?
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In Follow the Hoofprints, what did everyone do when someone fell behind?
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Zag has long ears, slender legs and two peeking teeth. What makes YOU you?
Can you zig and zag like Zag? Try a tiptoe, a hop and a wiggle, too!
Brave words to try: “No, thank you.” “Please stop.” “I need help!” “There's room for you, too!”
Everyone deserves kindness, even after a mistake. If someone keeps being unkind, tell a grown-up you trust. If they don't help, keep telling until someone does.