Welcome to Zobie's Kids 

A special place for the special needs community and everyone! We're glad you're here.

Zobie's Kids offers illustrated stories for kids ages 6-8 and free caregiver resources for families, teachers, librarians, healthcare providers, counselors, and faith communities.

We develop resources that encourage kindness, spark creativity, and help children with special needs - and ALL kids - feel valued. Zobie's Kids delivers a world of possibilities.

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Reggie Gets His Christmas Wish

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Christmas is only a few days away when Reggie learns that his severe asthma may spoil Christmas with Grandma. Find out how Maddie and Zobie help Reggie's Christmas wish come true!

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The Dragon Who Learned How to Drive and Reggie Gets His Christmas Wish paperback covers, included in the Zobie’s Kids launch bundle.

 Launch Special: Two Autographed Books 

Two adventures, one dragon, and a dedication made just for your child. Get both Zobie’s Kids paperback books, signed by Barbara K. Cleary, with optional personalization included at no extra charge.

Both books for $21.98

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  • Book cover of 'The Dragon Who Learned How to Drive' with Zobie, a blue dragon with a red heart on his chest, driving a blue kid's car.
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Book One in the Zobie's Kids Series

The Dragon Who Learned How to Drive

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When Maddie’s beloved glass dragon comes to life in a dream, a magical friendship begins. Join Maddie and Zobie for a funny, bumpy driving adventure filled with surprises and heart. 

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Listen to the Zobie's Kids theme song!

Sing along! Read the theme song lyrics

Here comes the bright blue dragon with a big heart on his chest!
It's Zobie the lovable dragon; as a friend he's Maddie's best.
Ever since she dreamed up Zobie, when the dragon learned to drive,
she writes up magical stories to keep her pet alive!

Zobie's Kids, Zobie's Kids, be a Zobie's cool kid too;
Magic makes winners all, ALL kids, that means you!

When Maddie meets all children, the fun begins that day.
She makes up tales to help them and Zobie leads the way.
He knows no room for meanness and kindness takes first place.
Fun stories shared together put smiles on each kid's face!

Zobie's Kids, Zobie's Kids, be a Zobie's cool kid too;
Magic makes winners all, ALL kids that means you!

Come sing and dance with Zobie the best you can today.
Believe like Maddie in magic, surprises on the way.
Shout these words, sing out now, let's hear ALL of you.
Love is a magical power, dreams really do come true!

Zobie's Kids, Zobie's Kids, be a Zobie's cool kid too;
Magic makes winners all, ALL kids that means you!

Let customers speak for us

from 7 reviews

Fantastic

Stacey Henshall

Wonderful story. Beautifully written. Love the graphics. Looking forward to sharing with my granddaughters.

DEBBIE SIEGEL

All my daughter, Isla, talks about is the little blue dragon.

Melissa N

My kids (ages 7, 6, and 4) absolutely loved this book! We read it together at bedtime, and they were instantly hooked on Zobie, the lovable blue dragon with the big red heart. The story kept them engaged from start to finish, with lots of giggles—especially when the bees appeared (the girls are hilariously afraid of bees for some odd reason). It’s a sweet, fun adventure with just the right mix of heart and humor. All three of my girls are already asking what adventures Zobie will get into next time!

Brad D.

Loved all the art work throughout the story. The story was enjoyable and am waiting for the next book.

Chris Leonard

“The Dragon Who Learned How to Drive” is a delightful, imaginary tale for all children. Zobie, the pet dragon, comes alive as Maddie’s friend, and the friendship develops in her dreams. Children like to pretend they have a special friend and in this first book, Maddie’s special friend, Zobie, learns to drive.
The short tale is written with knowledgeable vocabulary, colorful illustrations and pages of insightful interactions between child and reader. I would recommend this book to parents and teachers to enjoy with their children or in classrooms. There will be more books in this series and multimedia resources with Zobie.

Yvonne Adams, educator
Fun for all!

Every kid wants an imaginary friend who loves them as they are, especially children with special needs. The Dragon Who Learned How to Drive delivers Zobie. Lovable, blue, with a big heart for all kids, Zobie becomes real in a young girl's dream. Self-reliant Maddie keeps him real, believing in his magic. They share adventurous spirits. With charming illustrations, this is the first of their stories. Recommended for early readers.

Allie Sims