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Ninja is into all things spooky at the moment - zombies, vampires, bats, you name it. So when we hit the library last week and he saw Peanut Butter &
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| "Peanut Butter & Brains", Joe McGee / Charles Santoso, Harry N. Abrams, Publisher |
Reginald isn’t like the other zombies who shuffle through Quirkville, scaring the townspeople and moaning for BRAINSSSSS! The only thing Reginald’s stomach rumbles for is sticky peanut butter and sweet jelly. He tries to tell his zombie pals that there’s more to life than eating brains, but they’re just not interested. Will Reginald find a way to bring peace to Quirkville and convince the other zombies that there’s nothing better than PB&J? Debut author Joe McGee and up-and-coming illustrator Charles Santoso have created a delicious tale about being true to yourself that will make readers hungry for more.
McGee's humorous take on a zombie who just doesn't fit the mold had my kids in fits of giggles, and illustrator Charles Santoso's artwork is perfect - the vivid colors, the convincing (but not too scary) zombie hordes, and sweet Reginald who just has to get his hands on a peanut butter & jelly sandwich! What a fun, unique read-aloud! We were hooked from the start. Team Reginald all the way!
Ninja loved this story of peace & peanut butter loving zombie Reginald so much he immediately went into costume mode. We cut up an ripped old pair of pants and used a dot marker to add the stripes for Reginal's shirt.
Then added a jelly-stained lunch-bag and a single shoe to become Reginald!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Brains is a story you're sure to read over and over again. Just stay close to the kitchen--you'll be craving a peanut butter & brains jelly sandwich!
Best,
M
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