Jasmine and the Giggle-Zombies of Maple School

A brave girl, a sparkle virus, and a school that giggles instead of groans

by Spoken Tomes

During morning reading at Maple School, the bell rings Bing-boing-banana! A silly sparkle virus has turned classmates into goofy giggle-zombies who shuffle, forget ordinary words, and groan, Braaaains... or maybe banana bread? Even a teacher wants to nibble chalk because she thinks it is cheese. No scares, no bites—just cartoon giggles and mild mystery. Jasmine, a cheerful six-year-old in pink glasses and a lavender unicorn sweater, teams up with her best friend Oliver. They use a map, the intercom, and the science club's lemon-fizz bubbles to guide everyone to the sunny playground. When Jasmine needs the emergency megaphone, she shows courage in a dark-but-safe supply closet. Then she leads a kind call-and-response so everyone remembers their names. Soon Jasmine, her dad Mahmoud, mom Faten, little brother Majd, teachers, and families gather in the school garden. They make a plan to help their town and watch a hopeful sunrise. The scary feeling shrinks because Jasmine is brave, thoughtful, and never alone. A cozy, whimsical picture book of short sentences, gentle humor, and a bright, safe ending for ages 6–7.

• Children's Picture Books
• Story & Adventure
• Social & Emotional
• Early Readers