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The unique name comes from the original children's picture book, "The Zebra-Striped Whale with the Polka Dot Tail," written and illustrated by ZSW Founder, Shari Faden Donahue, years before the cafe opened! 

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Zebra-Striped Whale Ice Cream Party 

Written and Illustrated by 
Shari Faden Donahue

Written and illustrated by Zebra-Striped Whale (ZSW) Ice Cream Cafe Founder Shari Faden Donahue, this hysterical book will have young readers giggling aloud as the comedic cast of characters argues over the one ice cream flavor that surpasses ALL others. Zebra-Striped Whale knows exactly how to make friendship save the day! This book celebrates ZSW's 20th birthday!



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Published by Zebra-Striped Whale Foundation, this exciting book written by Shari Faden Donahue, with original Gold Pumpkins created by Artist Kim Orr, ignites creativity on behalf of a great cause. "Gold Pumpkins for the Cure" is a fun way to make a difference in the lives of children in need.

*Shop and give back too! 100% of book proceeds support Children's Cancer Research.

What can you create from just one polka-dot? This creativity-inspiring hardcover children's picture book by Shari Faden Donahue and illustrated by Shari & Tom Donahue (Thalamus Co-Illustration Team) features an interactive, die-cut hole to view the red polka-dot that is central to the art on each page -- cherry on a sundae, flashing light on a UFO, gumball in a gumball machine and more.





The original book that started it all! Written and illustrated by cafe founder Shari Faden Donahue in loving memory of her Father, this inspirational, artful children's picture book became the namesake for the Zebra-Striped Whale Ice Cream and Crepe Cafe -- conceived several years after its first publication. This bold whale of a tale is a must-read and enlightens the child ... in each of us!


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This rhyming, phonics-based "Zebra-Striped Whale Alphabet Book," written by Shari Faden Donahue and illustrated by Tom & Shari Donahue (Thalamus Co-Illustration Team), delights young readers! Hilarious rhymes coupled with detailed, colorful illustrations captivate children and keep them lingering on every letter. Finding the tiny zebra-striped whale hidden on every page only adds to the fun!


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