The charming, dancing zombie brought to life by Caldecott-Honor winning illustrator Molly Idle is back in a Christmas-themed story . . . and this time Zombelina wins the lead in The Nutcracker!

In another rhyming read-aloud tale full of delightful macabre humor Zombelina once again steals the show! This time Zombelina and her friend Lizzie are dancing in The Nutcracker. On the night of the big show, Zombelina is ready, but Grandpa Phantom has other plans for the opera house. Zombelina will need to think fast to save the show, and she’ll need Lizzie’s help. When best friends work together, the show will go on!

Young dancers and readers will love this family-filled, friendship-inspired picture book that brings Zombelina home for the holidays in another scary-good story!

Molly Idle is the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book Flora and the Flamingo and the Flora series, the Rex series, and Pearl. Molly lives in sunny Arizona with her marvelous, multigenerational family which includes: her brilliant husband, two mercurial sons, two remarkable parents, and a pair of snugly cats.

Categories

• Juvenile Fiction / Performing Arts / Dance
• Juvenile Fiction / Family
• Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
• Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween
• Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship

Product Details

ISBN: 9781619636408
ISBN-10: 1619636409
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Publication Date: September 8th, 2015
Pages: 40
Language: English

Recommended Reading Level

Minimum Age: 4
Maximum Age: 8
Minimum Grade Level: P
Maximum Grade Level: 3

“There are some funny zombie-themed jokes woven into the story, and Zombelina is an intriguing character. . . Fans of both paranormal characters and ballet will like this.” —Kirkus Reviews