This book deals with a social issue that most children deal with frequently. Name-calling has a sensitive nature. Having hurt feelings is no fun. Debra, a beautiful African baby Zebra, is called something she prefers not to be. Although no offense is meant, Debra finds it very offensive. In the story, Debra, The Grumpy Zebra, the author teaches a powerful lesson of learning to overlook minor offenses if it's not going to change your life. It may even improve it. Both young and old can learn to turn the other cheek by keeping a positive attitude. It also promotes self-confidence as well as self-esteem in who and what we are. Most importantly, each can decide to instantly turn a negative mindset into a positive one. A bad experience is not needed to do so.