This isn't great. You'd think that with a series title like "Teeny Weenies" it would be humorous, but it isn't.

A collection of short stories about weird, ironic, and slightly creepy occurrences.

These stories range from 2-4 pages in length (well text-length in the ARC). The copy I got in advance sadly didn’t have any pictures so I can’t comment on them. I can imagine they’ll be wonderful and fully fitting to the stories knowing Bill Mayer’s art style. Some of these stories are contemporary fiction, others are scifi, others are fantasy, and all are a bit weird. What kids will find creepy will depend on them. There were no ghost stories, very minimal violence, and no death. In some ways, the book almost reminded me of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books because the characters in the stories frequently learn lessons from the weird situations they face. So nice, safe, weirdness for kids who say they want something spooky to read but may not really want anything that scary. And though they are all short, Lubar does a great job of building them up quickly and sucking you into each one. Many of these felt like they could’ve been the start of a much longer adventure. Plenty of fodder for good imaginations to take flight with. The book says it is aimed at a younger crowd than the Weenies series, but the reading level is a bit high for 1st or 2nd grade. I’d say this is aimed at the 3rd-5th grade crowd, possibly an advanced 2nd grade reader (and I think middle schoolers will still enjoy them too). Definitely recommended for short story fans, fans of weird stories, and lightweight horror fans.

Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. One ear is lost by a zombie (but they are pretty non-threatening zombies and the appendage loss is not gross). There’s an abduction. There’s an explosion, but no one is hurt. And some people are thrown by bulls.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

From alien petting zoos and field potatoes to summer labor camp and zombies at the carnival, Lubar's collection has it all. These short stories are great for any child who thinks reading is bland and boring.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan-Tor for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.