‘Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies!’ read by Jaime Camil

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In “Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies!” by Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera, we meet Mo, a unique zombie who loves vegetables, much to the dismay of his traditional zombie parents. Despite their initial resistance, Mo’s journey teaches the importance of embracing differences within a family and being true to oneself, ultimately leading to acceptance and understanding. The story highlights the value of love and respect in sharing one’s passions with others.
  1. What makes Mo different from other zombies?
  2. How did Mo try to share his love for vegetables with his parents?
  3. What lesson can we learn from Mo and his family at the end of the story?

Welcome to the Story!

Hello, everyone! Welcome to Storyline Online. My name is Jaime Camil, and today I’m going to share a fun story with you called “Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies!” by Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera.

Meet Mo, the Unique Zombie

Mo is a special zombie because he loves something unusual for zombies—vegetables! He grows all kinds of veggies like celery, tomatoes, and carrots in his secret garden. Mo loves making yummy meals with them in his hidden kitchen.

Mo’s Family and Their Zombie Food

Mo’s mom and dad don’t like vegetables at all. They think veggies are yucky and never have them at the dinner table. Zombies are supposed to eat things like brain cakes and brain stew. Mo’s parents want him to eat only zombie food.

Mo’s Love for Veggies

Mo tries to get his parents to try veggies, but they always say no. They want him to be like other zombies. But Mo can’t imagine giving up his favorite veggies like spinach and cucumbers.

Mo’s Clever Plan

Mo comes up with a great idea! He finds a recipe for a tomato-and-veggie soup that looks like a zombie dish. He thinks his parents will love it!

Mo chops, dices, and blends until the soup is ready. He brings it to dinner, hoping his parents will enjoy it.

What Happens Next?

When Mo’s parents taste the soup, they don’t like it at all. Mo feels sad because his plan didn’t work. But he reminds his parents that he loves doing fun zombie things with them, like chasing humans in marathons and doing the zombie shuffle.

A Happy Ending

Mo’s parents realize that it’s okay to be different. They love Mo and decide to try eating a few veggies for him. They understand that being a family means accepting each other’s differences.

The Lesson of the Story

This story teaches us that it’s perfectly fine to be different. In a loving family, you’ll always be accepted. It’s important to be true to yourself and express who you are. Just like Mo, you can be respectful and find ways to share what you love with others.

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  1. Mo loves vegetables even though other zombies don’t. Can you think of something you like that might be different from what your friends or family like? How do you feel about it?
  2. Mo’s parents learned that it’s okay to be different and to try new things. Can you remember a time when you tried something new that you thought you wouldn’t like? What happened?
  3. Mo found a way to share his love for veggies with his parents by making a special soup. How do you share your favorite things with your family or friends? What are some fun ways you can think of to share what you love?
  1. Veggie Garden Adventure: Create your own mini veggie garden at home or in the classroom. Use small pots or recycled containers to plant seeds like tomatoes, carrots, or spinach. Observe how they grow over time. Discuss with your family or classmates why Mo loved growing his own vegetables and how it made him feel special.

  2. Zombie Recipe Challenge: With the help of an adult, try making a simple veggie dish at home. You could make a salad, a veggie sandwich, or even a smoothie. Think about how you can make it look fun and appealing, just like Mo did with his soup. Share your creation with your family and talk about what you liked about the process.

  3. Family Differences Discussion: Have a conversation with your family about things that make each of you unique. What are some things you love that others might find unusual? How do you share these interests with each other? Draw a picture of your family doing something fun together, celebrating everyone’s differences, just like Mo’s family did.

Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:

What’s up, everyone! 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. It was quite unusual. Mo loved to eat vegetables. He grew all kinds of veggies in his hidden garden. In his secret kitchen, he crafted celery, tomatoes, and carrots into delicious meals that he enjoyed.

Mo’s mom and dad did not like vegetables at all. They thought veggies were unappealing and were not allowed at the Romero’s dinner table. Zombies were supposed to eat traditional zombie cuisine like brain cakes, brain stew, and brain-and-bean tortillas. Mo’s parents insisted that he eat only zombie food.

Mo tried to convince his mom and dad to give peas a chance. He sneaked in vegetables whenever he could, but his attempts were unsuccessful. His parents wanted him to accept who he was—a zombie. And zombies don’t eat veggies.

Mo knew he didn’t like traditional zombie cuisine and couldn’t imagine letting go of spinach, cucumbers, or kale forever. He started to wonder if maybe he wasn’t a zombie after all. Day after day, Mo thought about how he could make his parents understand his love of veggies. His tomatoes were tantalizing, his cucumbers crispy, and the peppers were perfect.

Mo had an idea. He grabbed his book of recipes and found the recipe for a tomato-and-veggie filled soup. He was sure the tomatoes would make it look like a zombie dish. His parents were going to love it!

Mo chopped, diced, blended, and poured until the soup was finished. He carefully brought it over to the house for dinner, where he found a feast fit for a zombie.

Mo’s parents invited him to try their dishes, but when they tasted his soup, they did not like it at all. Mo’s heart sank. His plan was a failure.

He reminded his parents that he liked chasing humans in marathons and promised he’d always cheer for Dad during competitions. He loved doing the zombie shuffle with Mom. He was a zombie—a Romero—but he just liked to eat vegetables.

Mo’s parents loved him and eventually accepted that it was okay to be different. They even promised to eat more veggies for him, but just a little bit. The Romeros knew that most zombies don’t eat veggies, but they were more than zombies—they were a family.

The end.

I love this story for many reasons. First of all, it is perfectly fine to be different because in a loving family, you’ll be accepted. It’s okay to express yourself. As Mo showed us, he was respectful of his parents, and they were able to come together and compromise. So remember, kids, be true to yourself, be honest, express yourself, and don’t be afraid to be authentic.

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