IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE ZOMBIES

It happens every year, and we all tolerate it...well, maybe just barely. Advertisers and stores love to push the yuletide envelope--dragging out Christmas decorations or displays far before trick-or-treaters have had a chance to put a dent in their Halloween candy.

At the risk of jumping on the way-too-early bandwagon, but while giving all that goes bump in the night a fair shake at the season, I'd like to bring up a book that I find utterly delightful.


Yes, that's right.... ZOMBIE CHRISTMAS CAROLS! (or rather classic carols littered with zombie-esque words)

Ex:

Up on the housetop, Zombies pause,

Eating poor old Santa Claus.

Down through the chimney come Santa's parts.

Once a Zombie bites--ouch that smarts!

Written by YA author and longtime friend of Avon, Michael P. Spradlin, with a Forward by the hilarious Christopher Moore, and with lots of delightful (and rather gruesome) illustrations, it's 81 pages of addictive fun. (Just ask Esi. I may or may not have wandered into her office singing when I first grabbed a copy…she may or may not have asked me to leave).

Extra points for anyone who can come up with any fun vampire-related holiday song lyrics!