Randa Handler

If I Were King Randa Handler

One rainy day in the jungle, unlikely friends-Zebra, Lion, Leopard, Giraffe, Monkey, Elephant and Chameleon-gather to lament how similar their daily activities are. Zebra's imagination and fun-loving nature convinces the other animals to escape their mundane lives by pretending they are king. Playing this game teaches them about their many differences and, more importantly, their own likes and dislikes. Zebra, upon discovering this information, realizes that it's okay not to always want to play with other zebras as long as she listens to her inner voice and yields when it warns her of dangers and cautions her to maintain clear boundaries. Immediately she learns that Lion can stop being her friend when he's angry or hungry.