Mortimer is looking for love. And he’s looking everywhere! He’s worked out at the gym (if only his arm wouldn’t keep falling off). He’s tried ballroom dancing lessons (but the ladies found him to be a bit stiff). He’s even been on stalemate.com. How’s a guy supposed to find a ghoul? When it seems all hope has died, could the girl of Mortimer’s dreams be just one horrifying shriek away?
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“Now there’s a picture book for the youngest zombie fans. Campbell, a comics and video game artist, gives Mortimer the zombie just the right degree of repellant charm…DiPucchio…exchanges zombie horror for romantic agony; instead of fearing him, the thin-skinned will suffer right along with hapless Mortimer.”
--Publishers Weekly, June 20, 2011
“This silly story features loads of sight gags that sharp-eyed children will enjoy…chuckles are guaranteed…. This giggler will grab those children who like their zombies funny.”
--School Library Journal, August 2011
“DiPucchio and Campbell pair their considerable talents to tell the tale of poor Mortimer, a zombie looking for love in all the wrong places…. Text loaded with humorous understatement and Campbell’s skillfully detailed watercolors in a palette of decay (think watery reds, putrid grays and sickly greens) are both clever and delightfully gross…. Probably best suited for sharing with primary graders, who will squirm between fits of laughter.”
--Kirkus, August 1, 2011
About the Author
Kelly DiPucchio is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Grace for President and numerous other books for kids, including the Crafty Chloe books Crafty Chloe and Dress-Up Mess-Up, as well as Zombie in Love. She lives with her husband and three children in Michigan, and you can visit her at KellyDiPucchio.com.
Scott Campbell’s paintings have appeared in numerous shows and publications around the world. He has created award-winning comics, such as “Igloo Head and Tree Head,” which appeared in the Flight anthology, and is the illustrator of Zombie in Love by Kelly DiPucchio; East Dragon, West Dragon by Robyn Eversole; and If Dogs Run Free by Bob Dylan. Scott lives in New York City. Visit him at PyramidCar.com.
Scott Campbell’s paintings have appeared in numerous shows and publications around the world. He has created award-winning comics, such as “Igloo Head and Tree Head,” which appeared in the Flight anthology, and is the illustrator of Zombie in Love by Kelly DiPucchio; East Dragon, West Dragon by Robyn Eversole; and If Dogs Run Free by Bob Dylan. Scott lives in New York City. Visit him at PyramidCar.com.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What's a lovelorn zombie to do? Mortimer tries all his best romantic moves on the ladies, gifting them with a maggoty box of chocolates, a shiny red (still beating?) heart, even a diamond ring (unfortunately, with decomposing finger still attached) all to no avail. Desperate, he finally puts out a personal ad, (to the tune of Escape, The Pina Colada Song) "If you like taking walks in the graveyard/and falling down in the rain. If you're not into cooking,/if you have half a brain./If you like waking up at midnight,/horror films, and voodoo,/then I'm the guy who you've looked for/and I'm dying to meet you!" Attending Cupid's Ball in hopes of scoring a date, he gives each of the attractive young ladies who approaches him a smile, "like this" (a close-up picture of Mortimer's gaping snaggle-toothed smile is featured.) Just as he's nearly about to give up, he finally meets the girl of his dreams - a zombie named Mildred.
Soft watercolor illustrations in a slightly muted palette of colors give what could be a genuinely scary or gross story an undeniably cute charm. The illustrations are chock-full of little details, like Mortimer's coffee cup emblazoned with the slogan, "I (brain) Brains" or his computer mouse that is actually a mouse. Mortimer's zombie dog manages to make a dangling eyeball and exposed ribcage seem adorable. Best of all, are Mortimer's constant companions, and first-rate wingmen, a family of busy worms that follow him wherever he goes. I also enjoyed the "brain cake" the Mortimer dishes up on his picnic date with Mildred. I guess it's easy to draw the conclusion that if you're unlucky in love, the surest way to happiness is to lower your standards. Or maybe the moral is, there's someone for everyone.
As a librarian, I love that this story will be equally appropriate for Halloween and Valentine's Day. Yay! Two holidays for the price of one! I'll recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the macabre and funny mash-up of holidays of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and to first and second-graders with a sense of humor.
Soft watercolor illustrations in a slightly muted palette of colors give what could be a genuinely scary or gross story an undeniably cute charm. The illustrations are chock-full of little details, like Mortimer's coffee cup emblazoned with the slogan, "I (brain) Brains" or his computer mouse that is actually a mouse. Mortimer's zombie dog manages to make a dangling eyeball and exposed ribcage seem adorable. Best of all, are Mortimer's constant companions, and first-rate wingmen, a family of busy worms that follow him wherever he goes. I also enjoyed the "brain cake" the Mortimer dishes up on his picnic date with Mildred. I guess it's easy to draw the conclusion that if you're unlucky in love, the surest way to happiness is to lower your standards. Or maybe the moral is, there's someone for everyone.
As a librarian, I love that this story will be equally appropriate for Halloween and Valentine's Day. Yay! Two holidays for the price of one! I'll recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the macabre and funny mash-up of holidays of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and to first and second-graders with a sense of humor.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By D. Gephart
Format:Hardcover
Zombie in Love combines my favorite things -- humor, fun horror, a great story and terrific artwork.
Scott Campbell's illustrations are fabulous. My favorite is the one that follows these words: "Each time a girl approached the table, Mortimer would smile. Like this:" (It's a hilarious closeup of Mortimer's face.) Campbell's illustrations add much humor to the already fun, funny and poignant text.
I became familiar with Kelly DiPucchio's books when I discovered Grace for President, and I've been a huge fan ever since. Zombie in Love is my new favorite!
This book would make a great gift not only for kids, but for adults on Halloween or Valentine's Day or . . . any day.
Treat yourself to Zombie in Love. It's truly a picture book to dismember, um, remember.
Scott Campbell's illustrations are fabulous. My favorite is the one that follows these words: "Each time a girl approached the table, Mortimer would smile. Like this:" (It's a hilarious closeup of Mortimer's face.) Campbell's illustrations add much humor to the already fun, funny and poignant text.
I became familiar with Kelly DiPucchio's books when I discovered Grace for President, and I've been a huge fan ever since. Zombie in Love is my new favorite!
This book would make a great gift not only for kids, but for adults on Halloween or Valentine's Day or . . . any day.
Treat yourself to Zombie in Love. It's truly a picture book to dismember, um, remember.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By ZumaLun
Format:Hardcover
No lie, my kids have well over 100 books and I'd say this is the number one most requested book for me to read to them. It's totally fun and so cute. I also read it to my son's 1st grade class and they we're all engrossed and laughing. A lot of what is so engaging are the illustrations. They are full of funny details that just really captures you. Excellent book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book FUNNY!
LOVE LOVE LOVE Kelly Dipucchio!! My daughter enjoys all of her books. Especially this one! It's an unconventional love story. It's fun to read and kids love it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by TMN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kelly DiPucchio does it again
What a cute story that supports loving yourself and others for who they are. Great illustrations too. Worth the purchase.
Published 1 month ago by Mary Morrison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Zombirrific!!!
Cute funny, silly, art work was Cute as well!! Very cute gift for Valentines day! I got this one for myself!!
Published 2 months ago by hmaddox
5.0 out of 5 stars
We LOVE zombie in love
My friend recommended this book for my kids and I, as we are slighlty creepy. This book is one of our new favorites!! The story is great and the art tells a story in itself. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pen Name
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute story
I bought this for my 4-year-old son for Valentines Day. It is a cute story that is appropriate for little ones. We enjoyed reading it together.
Published 2 months ago by Kristin Dickerson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for anyone who enjoys humor in a love story
I read this book as part of my lesson to 7th and 8th graders this past Valentine’s Day. They really enjoyed the story and the illustrations. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alice Liddle
5.0 out of 5 stars
A leg dragging good time!
It was only a matter of time before the Zombies invaded the picture book section in the library! Introducing Mortimer the Zombie and his quest for love. Read more
Published 3 months ago by val313
5.0 out of 5 stars
My kids never get tired of this story
My three kids love this story. I got it for Valentine's Day but they keep wanting to hear about poor Mortimer. Great illustrations too.
Published 3 months ago by Stacey
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Zombie Love Story
My adult grandson is a lover of anything Zombie oriented. I got this nifty , well illustrated and cute story as an additional gift to put with his Valentine gift bag. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Barbara
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfectly Off Beat and Quirky
Perfectly off beat and quirky, Zombie in Love is a charming story of Mortimer, a zombie, trying to find a new love and a date to the Cupid's Ball. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nancy
