Zips and Eeloo Make Hummus (Zips and Eeloo #1)

by Leila Boukarim (Author) Alex Lopez (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Zips and Eeloo

Zips and Eeloo are two aliens who think they are experts in all things human, like making hummus! But they aren't exactly the experts they claim to be. Will Zips and Eeloo have hummus after all, or just one big, mushy mess? This graphic novel is great for readers who are just beginning their graphic novel journey!

In this hilarious and colorful graphic novel, readers will learn how to make hummus alongside the two alien friends. They'll clap and cheer as Zips and Eeloo look for a bowl (but get it confused with a bowling ball!), need to go to the grocery store for lemons, and eventually, make some super yummy hummus. This full-color graphic novel also includes a recipe for hummus in the back!

"Simple yet energetic dialogue by Boukarim (Hello Goodbye Little Island) combines with deliciously bright artwork from Lopez (LankyBox: Epic Adventure!), making the events of this goofy early reader graphic novel offering practically bounce off the page. It's a warm and madcap meditation on teamwork, patience, and new experiences told through a comestible escapade starring cartoonish pseudo-siblings finding common ground in their love for chickpea paste." - Publisher's Weekly

"A mix of simple comedic ingredients with a few twists as garnish makes for a funny, fast read."​ - Kirkus Reviews

"Lopez's expressive, witty artwork is full of comedic, slapstick energy and really complements the characters and the overall story. In addition to the playful, inviting story, Zips and Eeloo actually follow some good directions, and a recipe at the end will give kids a chance to try it on their own. Delicious fun." - Booklist

"With a heaping splash of side-eye, a dash of alien confusion, and a whole lot of garbanzo beans, Boukarim and Lopez have created the perfect recipe for a hilarious adventure that readers are sure to devour!" - Tara J. Hannon, author of Birtle and the Purple Turtles

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Kirkus

A mix of simple comedic ingredients with a few twists as garnish makes for a funny, fast read.

ALA/Booklist

Lopez's expressive, witty artwork is full of comedic, slapstick energy and really complements the characters and the overall story. In addition to the playful, inviting story, Zips and Eeloo actually follow some good directions, and a recipe at the end will give kids a chance to try it on their own. Delicious fun.

Publishers Weekly

Plucky aliens Zips and Eeloo--who hail from the planet Zooglebeep ("not to be confused with Zoogleboop")--embark on a culinary mission to demystify the art of hummus-making in this zippy graphic novel series launch. Tentacled orange cyclops Zips and green, crab-clawed Eeloo "have been on your blue planet FOR-EVER!" Though they both claim to be "certified human experts in all things human," Zips--who's been on Earth for five seconds longer than Eeloo, having exited their spaceship first--takes the lead in crafting the savory dip. Numerous missteps, bouts of kitchen mayhem, and interruptions from Eeloo try Zips's patience until the two are forced to come together for some problem-solving or risk imperiling their delectable treat. Simple yet energetic dialogue by Boukarim (Hello Goodbye Little Island) combines with deliciously bright artwork from Lopez (LankyBox: Epic Adventure!), making the events of this goofy early reader graphic novel offering practically bounce off the page. It's a warm and madcap meditation on teamwork, patience, and new experiences told through a comestible escapade starring cartoonish pseudo-siblings finding common ground in their love for chickpea paste. A "Very Human Hummus Recipe" concludes. Ages 6-10. (Feb.)

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Leila Boukarim
Leila Boukarim writes books for kids because they are the best kinds of books, and kids are the best kinds of people. She enjoys reading multiple books at once, daydreaming, spending time with friends, and sharing stories and food, preferably at the same time. When she's invited to a party, she always brings hummus and is now known as "the hummus lady," a title she wears with pride. Leila lives in Berlin, Germany with her husband, two kids, and cat/office mate, Dill. You can visit her at www.leilaboukarim.com

Alex Lopez was born in Sabadell, Spain. He started drawing when he was a kid, which inspired a love of creating comics and cartoons. With over fifteen years of working as an illustrator, he is often asked, "What is your secret?" His answer is simple--listening to music and eating chocolate!
Classification
-
ISBN-13
9781524884352
Lexile Measure
500
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date
February 06, 2024
Series
Zips and Eeloo
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV043000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Beginner
JUV050000 - Juvenile Fiction | Cooking & Food
JUV008110 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Humorous
Library of Congress categories
Extraterrestrial beings
Friendship
Graphic novels
Cartoons and comics
Comics (Graphic works)
Cooking
Humorous comics
Cooking (Chickpeas)

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