Download or read book A Girl Named Zippy written by Haven Kimmel and published by Crown. This book was released on 2002-06-18 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling memoir about growing up in small-town Indiana, from the author of The Solace of Leaving Early. When Haven Kimmel was born in 1965, Mooreland, Indiana, was a sleepy little hamlet of three hundred people. Nicknamed "Zippy" for the way she would bolt around the house, this small girl was possessed of big eyes and even bigger ears. In this witty and lovingly told memoir, Kimmel takes readers back to a time when small-town America was caught in the amber of the innocent postwar period–people helped their neighbors, went to church on Sunday, and kept barnyard animals in their backyards. Laced with fine storytelling, sharp wit, dead-on observations, and moments of sheer joy, Haven Kimmel's straight-shooting portrait of her childhood gives us a heroine who is wonderfully sweet and sly as she navigates the quirky adult world that surrounds Zippy.
Download or read book Zippy written by Bill Griffith and published by Last Gasp. This book was released on 1987 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Zippy the Pinhead strips from the early '80s. An excellent introduction Bill Griffith's popular comic strip. From his first appearance in Tales of the Toad, Zippy has lived a true American Success Story.
Download or read book Zippy the Pinhead written by Bill Griffith and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2008-12-17 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our latest collection of the Zippy the Pinhead daily comic strip, Zippy is visits his home town, Dingburg: the only city in the US inhabited entirely by pinheads (well, aside from Washington, DC. And some sections of Newark). Reader response to this new Dingburg "story thread" has been loud and approving, with many asking for directions to the fabled enclave, somewhere "17 miles west of Baltimore". Detailed maps will be provided on the new book's endpapers.Also in this issue: the revealing "Little Zippy" series, in which Zippy's magical and very weird childhood is laid bare. And, finally, Zippy and J. Edgar Hoover (remember him?) cavort in tutus and play with loaded guns.
Download or read book My Bucket List For 2022 written by Amit Karmakar and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-04 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Bucket List for 2022: 120 guided journal entries for creating a fulfilling 2022. Time is precious, and we have lost nearly two years in the pandemic. One sure way to make 2022 count is to have a focus on your short-term goals and accomplish them. This journal will help write your bucket list items for the year. It will keep you accountable. There are 120 pages of guided journal entries. This bucket list journal let you elaborate on: Your goals (what?) Your why (why is this important to you?) What you need to achieve this (how?) Date achieved (the moment of truth) Your lessons learned (was it worth it?) Rating (your experience rating) Why you need to do this task and the memories of your accomplishment with a 10 scale star rating. Grab a copy and chase your dreams. Better still, pick up a copy for your partner or friend so you can together keep each other motivated, kicking all your goals and setting the bar high in the coming months. Your bucket list adventure is about to unfold. Are you ready?
Download or read book The Legend of Zippy Chippy written by William Thomas and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From acclaimed humorist William Thomas comes the funny yet poignant story of a thoroughbred racehorse that lost 100 races in a row -- but, in everyone's eyes, became the ultimate winner. On April 20, 1991, at Capritaur Farms in Upstate New York, Zippy Chippy strolled into the world. He was born from American horse racing royalty -- Compliance (his father was Kentucky Derby-winner Northern Dancer; his great-grandfather Native Dancer, the Preakness and Belmont Stakes winner) and Listen Lady (great-granddaughter of Native Dancer). Even before his birth, the hopes (not to mention the bill for his planned production) for Zippy Chippy were high. His pedigree was horse racing gold: Northern Dancer, Man o' War, Count Fleet, Bold Ruler, War Admiral, and Buckpasser were all ancestors. His success and glory seemed inevitable. But moments after his birth, Zippy Chippy struggled to his feet, took two steps forward . . . and stopped dead in his tracks. He looked around, took in his surroundings, maybe indulged in a little daydream, then promptly lay down for a nap in the straw. And thus began Zippy Chippy's storied racing career. Vince Lombardi, one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time, famously said, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." These words have become the battle cry of athletes, coaches, and teams everywhere, but over the years, sports have taken on a literal interpretation of Lombardi's mantra. Match-fixing, doping, sabotage, cocky and mean sportsmanship, all in the name of winning, have infiltrated and scandalized games, teams, reputations, and newspaper headlines. Yet, since his first moments in the world, Zippy Chippy ignored Lombardi and turned his nose at the concept of winning-at-all-costs. In fact, he decided to not win at all, losing, over the course of his career, 100 consecutive races, at some of the greatest tracks in the country: Belmont Park, Aqueduct, Finger Lakes, and Suffolk Downs among them. And he did so with his owner, Felix Monserrate, by his side -- a man who refused to sell Zippy, or even retire him, simply because he couldn't come in first. Soon, Zippy's cheering squad grew to include people who, enchanted by his story, would travel from all over North America to watch him lose but then happily gallop back to his stable. To them, Zippy Chippy was just like them; someone who wasn't an athlete with a million-dollar contract, or someone with movie star looks -- he was a creature who struggled, who lost, and who failed even the lowest of expectations. But, somehow, he found a way to enjoy himself and eagerly return for the next race. Told with laugh-out-loud wit and a lot of heart, The Legend of Zippy Chippy is the story of the losing-est racehorse in North American history -- a perpetual loser who would become the winning thoroughbred in professional horse racing to steal peoples' hearts.
Download or read book Zippy and Me written by Ronnie Le Drew and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the course of almost half a century, puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew has worked with the greats – from David Bowie in Labyrinth to Michael Caine in The Muppet Christmas Carol. But the role that defined his career was Rainbow’s Zippy, who he operated for more than twenty years. Zippy and Me is the first time a Rainbow insider has told the true story of what went on under the counter and inside the suits: the petty squabbles between performers, wrangling with TV executives, and scandals such as the 'love triangle' between musicians Rod, Jane and Freddy. Not to mention the now infamous X-rated episode shot for an ITV Christmas party, which subsequently found its way to the Sun. Interweaved with the dirt on what really went on behind the scenes is the story of Rainbow’s heyday in the 1970s and 80s, when its stars found themselves catapulted into an exciting showbiz world – scooping a BAFTA award and even performing for the queen – and the story of a young lad from a south London council estate who defied his parents' protests to became one of the most respected puppeteers of all time.
Download or read book My Dog Zippy written by Susana Rodriguez and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our pets have an impact on our lives. Life is a journey, and Zippy's was fascinating and entertaining. Sometimes we see our pets as just pets. Other times, we see them as family members. Zippy was a family member to me and my family. He gave us great joy. This is an educational and moral-oriented story with a splash of humor. Every chapter describes different events in Zippy's life that makes the reader want to know more about him. People will enjoy reading this book. The book is easy to read, especially for beginners. The book is about Zippy protecting the house from invaders. It talks about Zippy loving when it was hard to love. He was caring to the point of laying his own life down. In addition, he made friends with the unfriendly. For a small creature, he had a big heart that is described throughout the chapters in this book. We can learn from observing creatures. I learned that every life is precious and has a purpose. I wrote about Zippy so that the love he transpired could be transmitted through the words in this book and never be forgotten. Finally, I believe children will be able to learn from this book. They will not only be intrigued to read but also to be considerate when they have their own pet. A pet is a gift. They will understand that pets have feelings too.
Download or read book Aubree s Backyard Adventures Zippy s Quest written by Maureen Pabich and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story in this book is about a seven year old little girl named Aubree who discovers and identifies a new bird in her backyard. She has a beautiful bedroom where she reads with her cat Mr. Bunny snuggled on her lap. There are lots of toys around her room that seem to be planning her upcoming 8th birthday party. Oh what a party her parents give her. The whole backyard is set up as a mini carnival with balloons, games and prizes. Aubree receives a very special gift from her parents. She shares it with her friends and they all have fun using them. Aubree spots and identifies the bird [nicknamed Zippy] with lessons she learned from her father. Zippy eventually finds a Mrs. Zippy and they have a family. She watches this whole event from beginning to end sometimes with her best friend. In the course of Zippy's budding family, Aubree goes on vacation and feeds seagulls, catches frogs and collects lake shore items to make a keepsake bottle in remembrance of her fun vacation. She also plays with her adorable and funny Mr. Bunny. She sees gnomes come to life and go through a tiny door on a pine tree and travel to their underground world. Aubree goes on to witness Zippy come back to the same birdhouse for seven years. She realizes there are wonderful adventures to be experienced right in her own backyard.
Download or read book The Story of Becky and Zippy written by Bobbie Hubbard and published by Author House. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becky, after moving into a new house with her father, Henry, embarks on a jaunt in the woods to explore her new surroundings. In doing so, she loses track of time and gets lost and needs special help getting home. On her journey she encounters unique and amazing friends that will change her life.
Download or read book The True Story of Zippy Chippy written by Artie Bennett and published by NorthSouth Books. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory. But . . . when the starting bell rings, it’s anybody’s guess what Zippy will do. Will Zippy go for a gentle trot around the track or stop and smell the roses? Or, perhaps, never even leave the starting gate?! With mischief in his makeup, he’s known to stick his tongue out at people and chew up the hats of passersby. And he’s always trying to break out of his stall. What’s an owner to do? Try and try again! After all, he believes in Zippy—and, besides, the horse is now a part of the family. But as Zippy’s losses mount, a funny thing happens. People start to take notice of the hapless, cupcake-eating horse. Could it be that they’re betting on Zippy to win? This remarkable story of the famed racehorse who lost every race is sure to win your heart!
Download or read book Zippy the Pinhead written by Bill Griffith and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2013-07-05 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprising a full two and a half years’ worth of dailies and full-color Sundays, The Dingburg Diaries is the third Zippy book featuring tales of “Dingburg, the City Inhabited Entirely by Pinheads”―Zippy’s home town. There’s even a long series of “Historical Dingburg” strips, chronicling the pinhead population through the years, from 1840, when Dingburg’s “Town Fool” accidentally invented disco, to 1958 when Dingburg Beatniks flourished in the town’s Bohemian neighborhood. Like, Yowl, man. God also has his own chapter (and verse). In the guise of a clip art “author ity figure,” he dispenses unwanted advice and conditional love upon the citizens of Dingburg. His tendency to cross-dress reaches new heights when he appears in a performance of “Swine Lake,” wearing a tutu. Sacrilegious, yet sensitive. There are large chunks of Mr. The Toad, Zerbina, Little Zippy and the rest of Griffith’s cast of characters throughout this expanded collection.
Download or read book Calvin Coconut The Zippy Fix written by Graham Salisbury and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calvin Coconut needs to fix things with Stella—and fast! Stella from Texas is now officially a member of the Coconut household. As if getting a bossy babysitter isn’t bad enough for Calvin, Stella teases him mercilessly. What’s a nine-year-old boy to do? Calvin decides to “fix” her, and he dumps his neighbor’s cat Zippy on Stella’s bed, knowing she’s allergic. But when Stella breaks out in hives and misses her first big date, Calvin realizes his “zippy fix” went too far. He’s got to make it up to her, and decides to give her a birthday present. But he has no money. Along with the help of his loyal friends and little sister, Darci, Calvin works hard, and comes up with enough cash to give Stella the best birthday gift ever. Graham Salisbury’s voice perfectly captures the inner workings of Calvin’s mind, and Jacqueline Rogers’ delightful pictures add zest and humor to The Zippy Fix.
Download or read book From Aloha to Zippy s written by Bess Press and published by Bess Press. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photos of objects and activities familiar to Hawaii toddlers and preschoolers fill this early-learning board book that will provide hours of entertainment for keiki and their caregivers. Each page is devoted to a letter of the alphabet, with 6 to 8 photos per page, with one hidden behind a secret door for the child to discover.
Download or read book Zippy the Pinhead written by Bill Griffith and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2004-12-22 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill Griffith's Zippy the Pinhead is a pop culture icon. The surrealist-leaning character is one of the most recognizable figures on the newspaper pages, seen by tens of millions of people a day. Syndicated by King Features since 1986, Zippy is read in hundreds of daily newspapers across the country, while the Pinhead's trademark non-sequitur, "Are we having fun yet?," has become so often repeated it's inBartlett's Familiar Quotations. His likeness has been grafittied on the Berlin Wall and aped for Saturday Night Live's classic "Conehead" sketches. This new Zippy collection features approximately a year's worth of strips, from November 2003 through November 2004, including full-color Sundays. Follow Zippy as he weaves in and out of "Bushmiller Country" (the land formerly inhabited by Ernie Bushmiller's classic Nancy comic strip) and as if things weren't strange enough he suddenly begins spouting Japanese, French, Russian, Farsi, Hungarian, Greek, Finnish and Latin! Zippy meets aliens, revisits Levittown (his birthplace) with Griffy, confronts the evil "Ziggy" and frolics with advertising icons like Reddy Kilowatt, Mr. Bubble, Colonel Sanders and the long-forgotten Unifax Astroboy. Oh, yeah, and he takes a long, hot bath (without Mr. Bubble).
Download or read book Zippy and Zappy Go on an Adventure written by Renju Sridhar and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-23 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zippy and Zappy are two tiny ladybirds who live happily in a beautiful cornfield. One day, they decide to leave their home and find new places to explore. They reach a big city and that's when the fun begins! The story is full of exciting twists and turns as the tiny ladybirds go from one adventure to another. Zippy and Zappy Go on an Adventure gives a strong message that no matter how tiny you are, you can achieve whatever you aim for if you believe in yourself. Through this entertaining story, parents and teachers can help children learn how not to worry over small things, and to be happy and take life as it comes with courage.
Download or read book Zippy Quarterly written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Counting Zippy Smiley Faces written by Pami L. Wahl and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great counting book count your Zippys 1 -25 age 4 and up.
