Rob Zombie responds to backlash over his “violent children’s book” ‘Z is for Zombie’

Rob Zombie has a new book, styled after children’s Little Golden Books and ostensibly teaching them to spell, but featuring characters from his horror films, including House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, and 3 From Hell, illustrated by Pete Bregman. Z Is For Zombie: Learning To Spell With House of 1000 Corpses Friends came out on Monday and has attracted a few negative reactions from people picturing young kids leafing through it. UK tabloid Daily Mail collected some of those with the very sensational headline, “Outrage over violent children’s book featuring sadistic serial killers teaching toddlers how to spell.”

Zombie shared that post on his Instagram in response, writing, “Now this is hilarious! We are just trying to teach the children some good book learning ”

In addition to his book, Zombie has some festival dates up, including sets performing White Zombie’s final album Astro-Creep: 2000 for its 25th anniversary. See all dates below.

ROB ZOMBIE: 2025 TOUR DATES
May 9 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple
May 15 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome to Rockville
Jul 17 Cadott, WI Rock Fest
Jul 18 Grand Rapids, MI Upheaval Festival
Sep 18 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life
Oct 5 Sacramento, CA Aftershock