Once Upon a Zombie: Tales for Brave Readers

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3

You're not afraid of zombies . . . are you? This spooky, funny, and thrilling Step 3 reader features zombie retellings of popular fairytales!

What is Little Red Zombie carrying in her basket on her way to Grandma's? Are those . . . brains?! What if all the fairytales you know and love where actually zombie-tales? Beware, these stories are only for the bravest of readers! Read about Little Red Zombie, Hansel and Gretel Zombie, and more in this spooky and hilarious early reader! 

Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Series Overview: Since 1984, Step into Reading has set the standard. Random House was the first trade publisher to implement a leveling system that recognized the developmental stages of beginning readers; offer a reader series as original paperbacks; and publish a mix of original and licensed titles. The line includes exciting fiction and non-fiction, favorite characters and innovative line extensions such as Non-Fiction Readers, Comic Readers, Math Readers, Phonics Readers, and more: a complete literacy program with something for every child.

About the Author

DEBORAH UNDERWOOD has written lots of books for kids, including The Panda Problem, Interstellar Cinderella, the Caldecott Honor book Outside In, and New York Times bestsellers The Quiet Book and Here Comes the Easter Cat. She lives in Northern California. Please visit her online at DeborahUnderwoodBooks.com.

Author Residence: San Francisco, CA

Author Hometown: Walla Walla, WA

KALEY McCABE is an illustrator living and working in San Diego, California. Kaley attended the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and holds a Bachelors in Fine Art for illustration. When she’s not working, Kaley can be found playing video games and petting her cat, Jellybean.

Illustrator Residence:San Diego, CA