Dive into a new adventure with "Zarah Zebra and Sammy Sloth Build Something." This second book in the playful, fun, and educational children's book series, Pineapple Friends - social impact books for kids!
When Zarah and Sammy discover their beloved creek is polluted and unsafe for their final swim test to become Pineapple Valley's newest lifeguards, they're determined to understand more and take action. Using inspiration from their friend Allie Alpaca's problem-solving skills, the duo sets out to build an innovative solution to clean up the creek. Along the way, they learn about teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of protecting the environment.
This engaging tale not only highlights the spirit of social entrepreneurship but also introduces young readers to basic principles of recycling and sustainability. Perfect for parents and educators looking to inspire a love of nature and innovation, this book encourages children to think creatively and act to make a difference in their world. Join the Pineapple Friends as they tackle environmental challenges with ingenuity and enthusiasm, showing that even the smallest actions can lead to big changes.
Learn more about the series and meet the Pineapple Friends at www.pineapplefriends.com!
Neetal Parekh is a lawyer by education, a social innovator through experience, and a storyteller at heart. She is the founder of Innov8social, which creates content and experiences to make social entrepreneurship more actionable, transformative, and accessible.She is a passionate advocate for social impact ecosystem building, believing that this field empowers us to creatively reimagine how businesses and individuals can create meaningful impact and lasting value. Innov8social has participated in programs including the Tacoma Maritime Innovation Incubator, Startup253 Accelerator, and Pitch Collaborative by the William Factory Small Business Incubator, among other entrepreneurship initiatives. Neetal is the author of the Amazon bestseller, '51 Questions on Social Entrepreneurship', convener of Impactathon(R), and is working with the Innov8social team to develop an on-demand pitch platform to help founders elevate their pitches. She is a frequent public speaker, convener, and workshop facilitator. She has co-created a facilitation training program to empower more individuals to engage as effective facilitators in both online and in-person settings.Inspired by her nephews and in collaboration with talented illustrator Zoe Almon Job, Neetal is releasing a children's picture book series called Pineapple Friends. 'The Adventures of the Pineapple Friends' introduces a problem-solving mindset to young learners. Along with an online platform and interactive game for young learners, she and the Innov8social team hope to inspire a new generation of empathy-driven, critical-thinking problem solvers.As an attorney, Neetal has experience in immigration law and is certified in the emerging field of Conscious Contracts(R), which helps people and organizations design agreements to work together in alignment with their mission, values, and communication styles.
