The ZomBees
Illustrator: Kaly Quarles
Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR
Publication Date: July 15, 2025
ISBN 13: 9781665922500
A swarm of zombie bees invades an unsuspecting town on Halloween night in this delightfully spooky and highly charming picture book from the author of The Quacken—perfect for fans of Creepy Carrots and Los Gatos Black on Halloween.
What’s that creepy buzzing sound coming from the graveyard ground?
ZOMBEES!
When these undead insects invade, they send everyone fleeing in fright.
Are they hunting for a snack?
Do they like the taste of veins?
Have they come to eat your brains?!
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Educator Guide and Activity Kit
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PRAISE FOR THE ZOMBEESDelightful wordplay and spooky artwork combine for hair-raising shivers. Packed with lively rhymes begging to be read aloud with heightened dramatic flair, the zombees are simultaneously terrifying and adorable. Pops of neon green shine bright against the dark Halloween sky. Storytellers who lean into the spine-chilling fun by slowing the pace and stretching out syllables will surely elicit frightened squeals in response. -Kirkus Reviews
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PRAISE FOR THE ZOMBEESJolly details make this picture book shine. Rhyming and alliteration create a sense of playfulness while setting the pace . . . A surprise ending provides the perfect finishing touch. VERDICT: A collection must, this charming read-aloud will be requested on repeat.
-School Library Journal, Starred Review