Zombie and Brain Are Friends

By Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, Laan Cham (Illustrator)

A young zombie must choose: are brains friends or food?

4.1/5 Goodreads · 297 ratings

40 pages· 812 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Zeb, a young zombie from a family of brain farmers, faces a dilemma when he discovers a tiny, squishy brain that feels more like a friend than food. As his family prepares their weekly brain feast, Zeb must decide if he can convince them to spare his newfound companion. Will Zeb's brainy buddy become part of the family or end up on the dinner table? This charming tale explores friendship and family in a delightfully spooky setting, perfect for Halloween and beyond.

From the publisher

An instant New York Times bestseller! Gustavo, the Shy Ghost meets Zombie in Love in this story about a young zombie who must decide: Are brains friends…or food? Zeb comes from a family of farmers-zombie farmers. Each week they pickle, bake, fry, and sell their grain-fed, free-range brains to be enjoyed by the masses. Zeb understands that brains are food, not pets…until one day he comes across the tiniest, pinkest, squishiest brain he ever did see! Can he convince his parents that his brainy bestie is better off as a member of the family than family dinner? This irresistibly adorable picture book is the perfect read aloud for Halloween season and beyond, and is sure to be a spooky staple for young readers.

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