Hello there! Today, we’re going to dive into a fun story called “Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies!” This story was created by Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera, and it’s all about a special zombie named Mo.
Mo is not your ordinary zombie. While most zombies love to munch on spooky foods, Mo has a different taste. He absolutely loves vegetables! In fact, he has a secret garden where he grows all kinds of veggies like celery, tomatoes, and carrots. Mo enjoys making yummy meals with these veggies in his secret kitchen.
But here’s the problem: Mo’s parents don’t like vegetables at all. They think zombies should only eat traditional zombie food, and they want Mo to do the same. Mo tries to sneak veggies into their meals, hoping they’ll like them, but it doesn’t work. His parents just don’t understand his love for veggies.
Mo doesn’t give up. He comes up with a brilliant idea to show his parents how tasty veggies can be. He finds a recipe for a delicious tomato-and-veggie soup and works hard to make it perfect. Mo is excited to share it with his parents at dinner.
When Mo serves the soup, he’s hopeful his parents will enjoy it. But when they taste it, they don’t like it at all. Mo feels a bit sad, but he doesn’t let that stop him. He tells his parents that it’s okay to be different and that he still loves them very much.
Mo’s parents realize that it’s important to accept each other’s differences. They promise to include more veggies in their meals, even if just a little. They understand that being a family means loving each other for who they are.
This story teaches us that it’s perfectly fine to be different. Just like Mo, we should be true to ourselves and not be afraid to show who we really are. In a loving family, everyone is accepted for who they are, and that’s what makes it special.
Thank you for joining us for this story! Remember to keep reading and exploring new stories. There’s always something fun to learn!
Veggie Garden Adventure: Just like Mo, you can create your own mini veggie garden! With the help of an adult, plant seeds of your favorite vegetables in small pots or a garden bed. Watch them grow over time. Keep a journal to draw and write about the changes you see each week. What do you notice about the plants as they grow? How do you think Mo felt watching his veggies grow in his secret garden?
Family Recipe Challenge: Work with your family to create a new recipe that includes vegetables. You can use Mo’s idea of making a soup or come up with something different like a veggie pizza or salad. Once you’ve made your dish, share it with your family. How did they react? Did they enjoy it? Discuss how trying new things can be fun and how it feels to share something you love with others.
Understanding Differences: Think about a time when you liked something different from your friends or family. How did that make you feel? Draw a picture or write a short story about it. Share your story with your class or family. Discuss why it’s important to accept and celebrate differences, just like Mo’s family learned to do.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript, removing any unnecessary or potentially sensitive content while maintaining the essence of the story:
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Hello. Welcome to Storyline Online, brought to you by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. My name is Jaime Camil, and today I’m going to read for you, “Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies!” created by Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera.
Mo was a zombie with a unique craving. He loved to eat vegetables. He grew all kinds of veggies in his hidden garden. In his secret kitchen, he crafted delicious meals from celery, tomatoes, and carrots that he enjoyed immensely. However, Mo’s parents did not share his love for vegetables. They believed veggies were not suitable for zombies and insisted that Mo eat only traditional zombie food.
Mo tried to convince his parents to give vegetables a chance. He sneaked them in whenever he could, but his attempts were unsuccessful. His parents wanted him to embrace his identity as a zombie, and zombies, in their view, did not eat veggies.
Despite this, Mo couldn’t imagine giving up his favorite vegetables. He wondered how he could make his parents understand his love for them. One day, he had a brilliant idea. He grabbed his recipe book and found a recipe for a tomato-and-veggie filled soup. He was sure the tomatoes would make it look appealing to his parents.
Mo worked hard to prepare the soup and brought it to the dinner table, hoping his parents would enjoy it. However, when they tasted it, they were not impressed. They expressed their dislike for the soup, which made Mo feel disheartened.
But Mo stood up for himself. He reminded his parents that he was different and that it was okay to like vegetables. He shared his love for family activities and reassured them that he was still their son.
Eventually, Mo’s parents recognized that it was okay for him to be different. They promised to incorporate more veggies into their meals, even if just a little. They realized that being a family meant accepting each other’s differences.
The end.
I love this story for many reasons. It teaches us that it’s perfectly fine to be different, and in a loving family, you’ll be accepted. It’s important to express yourself, and as Mo showed us, respect and compromise can bring families together. So remember, kids, be true to yourself and don’t be afraid to be authentic. Thank you for watching Storyline Online. Make sure to check out all of our stories, and please, keep watching and keep reading!
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This version maintains the core message and story while ensuring it is appropriate for all audiences.
