Turn story time into life lessons. Free conversation guides, a printable forgiveness journal, and a 7-day family challenge to build stronger friendships — starting at home.
Dear Parent,
Every child will face a moment when a friendship feels broken. A fight on the playground. A hurtful word they can't take back. A best friend who suddenly won't talk to them.
As parents, we want to fix it. We want to say the right thing. But sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is sit with our child and a good story — and let the characters do the teaching.
Ziggy & Zeke: Even When You're Mad was written by Jeffrey Hook — a man who was once the angry kid nobody knew how to help. Adopted at a young age, Jeff grew up struggling with big emotions and broken friendships. He wrote the book he wished someone had read to him as a child.
The resources on this page are designed to help you extend the conversation beyond the last page. They'll give you the words, the activities, and the framework to talk about feelings, forgiveness, and friendship in a way that feels natural — not like a lecture.
Because the strongest thing you can ever do isn't being right. It's choosing your friend over your pride. And that's a lesson best learned at home.
— With gratitude,
The Ziggy & Zeke Team
Every chapter of Ziggy & Zeke teaches a real-world social-emotional skill. Here's what your child takes away from the story.
Helping kids identify and express what they're feeling inside
Book Moment: When Ziggy gets so angry he can't think straight
Building the courage to apologize — even when it's hard
Book Moment: When Ziggy hops across the pond to find Zeke
Seeing the world through someone else's eyes
Book Moment: When Ziggy finally understands how Zeke felt
Choosing to let go of hurt — for yourself and your friend
Book Moment: When Zeke forgives Ziggy after the rescue
Working through disagreements without losing the friendship
Book Moment: The entire journey from fight to reunion
Printable guides, journals, and activities to extend the lessons of Ziggy & Zeke into your family's daily life. Free with email signup.
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5 heart-to-heart conversations to have with your child after reading the book. Each guide includes starter questions, follow-up prompts, parent tips, and a hands-on activity.
An 8-page printable family journal with guided prompts for exploring feelings, practicing apologies, building friendship superpowers, and taking the Ziggy & Zeke Promise together.
A complete week-long family adventure with daily themes, 10-15 minute activities, reflection prompts, and a printable Family Promise Certificate. Share your journey with #ZiggyZekePromise!
One week. Seven activities. A lifetime of stronger friendships. Just 10-15 minutes a day to transform how your family handles conflict, forgiveness, and friendship.
Name It to Tame It
Recognizing feelings
The Brave Sorry
Courage to apologize
Walk in Their Lily Pads
Empathy & perspective
The Kindness Ripple
Small acts, big impact
The Listening Lily Pad
Truly hearing someone
Forgiveness Doesn't Mean Forgetting
Choosing to let go
The Ziggy & Zeke Promise
Committing to friendship
Complete all 7 days and sign the official Family Promise Certificate together. Hang it on the fridge as a daily reminder of your family's commitment to friendship and forgiveness.
Share your family's journey on social media with #ZiggyZekePromise — we'd love to see your family in action!