Zombies Don't Eat Veggies!

By Jorge Lacera (Author/Illustrator), Megan Lacera

A young zombie defies tradition, craving veggies over brains. Can he change his family's mind?

4.2/5 Goodreads · 938 ratings

40 pages· 637 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Mo Romero, a young zombie, harbors a secret passion for vegetables, defying his family's strict zombie diet of arm-panadas and finger foods. As Mo struggles with his identity, he embarks on a mission to convince his parents to embrace his love for veggies. Will Mo's determination lead to acceptance, or will he be forced to abandon his beloved greens? This heartwarming tale explores themes of family, self-discovery, and the courage to be different, inviting readers to join Mo on his quest for acceptance and culinary freedom.

From the publisher

In this delightful debut by a talented husband-and-wife team, Mo Romero is a zombie with a deep, dark secret…Mo Romero is a zombie who loves nothing more than growing, cooking, and eating vegetables. Tomatoes? Tantalizing. Peppers? Pure perfection! The problem? Mo’s parents insist that their niño eat only zombie cuisine, like arm-panadas and finger foods. They tell Mo over and over that zombies don’t eat veggies. But Mo can’t imagine a lifetime of just eating zombie food and giving up his veggies. As he questions his own zombie identity, Mo tries his best to convince his parents to give peas a chance. Super duo Megan and Jorge Lacera make their picture-book debut with this sweet story about family, self-discovery, and the power of acceptance. It’s a delectable tale that zombie and nonzombie fans alike will devour.

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