Zombelina
By Kristyn Crow
The Story
A zombie girl who loves to dance enrolls in a ballet class for human girls, but stage fright before her first recital makes her fear her moans and groans will scare everyone away.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves twirling around the living room and also loves anything a little spooky, Zombelina turns stage fright into a dance you want to watch twice.
- Big idea: Being different from everyone else in the room doesn't mean you don't belong on the stage.
- Vibes: Playfully spooky, bouncy, and warmhearted, with a rhyme that begs to be read aloud.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love rhyming text that begs to be read aloud
- are working on managing performance nerves or stage fright
- enjoy spooky characters played for charm, not scares
- like to dance and act out the story's moves
Ask Your Little Reader
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Zombelina felt right before her first recital?
- Story & problem-solving: What helped Zombelina find the courage to dance in front of everyone?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever felt nervous before doing something in front of a group, like Zombelina did?
- Imagination: If you danced like Zombelina, would you moonwalk with mummies or boogie with bats?
- Story & problem-solving: Who helped Zombelina feel brave enough to perform?
