Tis the Season for Reading: Scholastic’s Christmas Gift Guide 2025: Great value hardbacks

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Tom Gates is back with another laugh-out-loud adventure, where his band DogZombies is supposed to have a brand-new song and look…except they don’t! Between the pressure of the big end-of-term party, rival bands and some seriously questionable costume ideas, Tom’s world is as chaotic and hilarious as ever. Packed with doodles, jokes, and non-stop fun, this special story is perfect for keeping kids entertained from start to finish.