A picture book for young readers
Nobody Sits Alone
A Story About Paco, Benny, and One Brave Step
In a sunlit riverside world, a gentle little capybara discovers that true courage is not loud or fierce, but tender and steady. When a lonely newcomer is left unseen and unkindness begins to grow, one small heart chooses compassion over fear.
the shape of the story
A newcomer
arrives
Left
unseen
One small
hello
Nobody
sits alone
“The bravest step can be as small
as saying hello.”
Meet the Riverbank Crew!
Paco
the capybara
The one who chooses kindness first.
Benny
the giraffe
Paco's steady, gentle friend.
Otto
the otter
Still learning to open his heart.
Can You Find Paco's Friends?
Tap each hiding spot along the riverbank — who's peeking out?
Tap a hiding spot again to say bye-bye and play once more!
Riverbank Memory Match
Flip two cards at a time and find all the pairs!
About the Author
Jordan Zebert is a passionate writer focused on family dynamics and the complexities of relationships, with a keen interest in addressing bullying. Through insightful narratives and relatable characters, Jordan aims to foster understanding and resilience in readers — combining personal experience with research to illuminate the challenges families face.
This story is dedicated to
Ryker Zebert
Bring It Home
Leave a Kind Note
Paco says hello is always the brave first step — leave a kind word for the next visitor! Notes are reviewed before they're added to the wall.