Ten Little Zombies: A Love Story

By Andy Rash

A man and woman fight and count their way through a zombie horde in this twisted, illustrated parody of a children’s counting book.

When being chased by ten little zombies (no matter how cute they are), your only option is to systematically destroy them one by one, or else become zombie number eleven. In this love story wrapped in a tale of zombie mayhem, a resourceful couple flees from and picks off their undead pursuers with fast-paced ingenuity and an entertaining range of zombie-thwarting tools. As the zombies shuffle and stumble their way toward a variety of gruesome ends, our heroes must come up with new ways to escape sticky situations and stay together. This darkly funny illustrated tale—think meets Edward Gorey meets Hallmark—celebrates the romantic side of a zombie plague, with plenty of BRAINS and a lot of heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Jul 27, 2012
• ISBN: 9781452100876

Andy Rash

Andy Rash was born on a mountain top in Tennessee, educated in the swamps of Georgia and the canyons of New York, and lives with his wife and son in Milwaukee. He has illustrated for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Entertainment Weekly and The New Yorker. His children's books have received received numerous accolades, including an Amazon Editor's Choice Award and the Brown County Book Award (Indiana). Visit rashworks.com.

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Reviews for Ten Little Zombies

[moriquen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good, funny and sad at the same time. Loved it!

[stephanie_m-868484 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Ten billionty stars for this little gem! A definite must-read as well. Please, do yourself a favor and buy a copy for all your loved ones, today? So. Stinking. CUTE!!

[grgenius_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

What would you do if ten little zombies were after you? Would you fight or take flight? Seek shelter til they pass or come out guns a blazin'? Our little Kevin has just this dilemma when four zombies come a knockin'...but wait! Isn't the title "Ten Little Zombies" What happened to the other six? Uh-oh. O_OThe quirky rhymes and curious illustrations provide lend readers an entertaining read to say the very least. In an otherwise black and white world, there is a predominant color that's serves it's purpose quite well....RED. It's very striking really, exploding right off the page. The technique used in both the illustrations creation and final presentation give it a "real" quality. Each little zombie has its own personality even in death, quite apparent from their assorted facial expressions. The blood droplets and splatters (as odd as this is to say) look fresh; they even have a sheen when you tilt the page that makes it appear as though they're merely sitting on top of the page not printed on it. It gives the book a creepy (but fun) aspect that keeps you turning the pages to see just what will happen next to both our crafty little hero and the mini-hoard following him intent on a snack of the brain-ish variety.In short, a cautionary tale of the lengths that love will make you go....for better, or worse. Recommended for teen to adult readers. Happy reading!

[theepicrat · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Mmm, I heart me some zombies and Andy Rash has created one really cute zombie love story that seriously melted my brain with its evil sugary goodness! :} From the publisher / This darkly funny illustrated tale—think Bunny Suicides meets Edward Gorey meets Hallmark—celebrates the romantic side of a zombie plague, with plenty of BRAINS and a lot of heart.Short and sweet, I cannot really say too much for fear of spoiling its charming surprises. The illustrations were simply perfect in every way with nothing too gruesome, but tastefully reddened at the right moments.Read it. Love it. Heart it. Brain it.

[thouxartxgod · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very quick and fun little read. Great as a stocking stuffer or other small gift for a zombie fan.