Meet Zander and His Friends
the main character
Zander is a zebra with bold black and white stripes and a smile that never quits. He is curious about everything. New places. New faces. New adventures. And he is very good at sneaking out of the zoo to see it all. Every book is a new destination and every destination means a new friend waiting to be made.
The Gentle Guide – Rolf
Rolf is the wise and friendly reindeer who helps Zander find his way through the snowy forest. Calm, patient, and full of wonder, he knows all about the magical Northern Lights.
The Kind Companion – Ingrid
Ingrid is gentle, graceful, and always ready to help. She brings warmth to the cold forest and makes every adventure feel magical.
Rolf & Ingrid
the friends
the friends
The Ocean Navigator – Frida
Frida is the strong and caring whale who guides Zander across the icy fjord. With songs of the sea and a heart full of wisdom, she helps lead the way north.
The Curious Companion – Sigrid
Sigrid is a playful and curious seal who loves making new friends. Brave and full of excitement, she joins the adventure to see the Northern Lights for the very first time.
The Sky Scout – Bjorn
Bjorn is the confident puffin who soars high above the mountains. With sharp eyes and a fearless spirit, he helps guide the group to the perfect place to see the lights.
SIGRID
BJORN
Frida, Sigrid, Bjorn
Frida, Sigrid, Bjorn
ROLF
INGRID
FRIDA
the author
Shelly has always loved two things - travel and storytelling. After exploring more than 30 countries with her husband Joric, she dreamed up a zebra names Zander inspired by her adventurous son. Just like him, Zander is full of curiosity, courage, a big smile and an even bigger love for discovering new places and friends around the world.
Through Zander the Zebra, Shelly hopes to inspire kids to be brave explorers - because the world is full of amazing things waiting to be discovered.
