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Creepy Carrots!

By Aaron Reynolds
Series: Creepy Tales!
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Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds, a delightful children's book, follows the adventures of Jasper Rabbit, who loves to munch on carrots from Crackenhopper Field. However, his joy turns to paranoia when he believes the carrots are following him. With clever storytelling and engaging illustrations, this story explores themes of imagination and perception, making it both spooky and fun for young readers.
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Format: Hardback
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy quirky and imaginative stories with a touch of humour. It tells the tale of a clever rabbit who believes that his favourite treats are plotting against him, offering an engaging blend of suspense and fun that both children and adults will adore. With its vibrant illustrations and playful narrative, this charming tale is perfect for encouraging young readers to use their imaginations.

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In this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favourite treats are out to get him.

Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school. He eats them going to Little League. He eats them walking home. Until the day the carrots start following him... or are they?

Celebrated artist Peter Brown’s stylish illustrations pair perfectly with Aaron Reynolds’ text in this hilarious picture book that shows it's all fun and games… until you get too greedy.

Series: Creepy Tales!

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  • Creepy Pair of Underwear
    Jasper Rabbit has the most AMAZING new underwear. But at night-time when all the lights are out, the underwear starts to GLOW bright green and get horribly CREEPY! Jasper Rabbit is a big rabbit, and he is NOT scared of the dark. And he’s definitely not scared of creepy underwear. Or is he? This funny, relatable and clever book about...
    By Aaron Reynolds
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  • Creepy Carrots!
    In this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favourite treats are out to get him. Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school. He eats them going to Little League. He eats them walking home. Until the day the carrots start following...
    By Aaron Reynolds
    Hardback
    $5300
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • Creepy Pair of Underwear!
    From the celebrated team behind Creepy Carrots!, Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown, comes a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear. Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear....
    By Aaron Reynolds
    Hardback
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  • Creepy Carrots
    Creepy Carrots is a hilarious, carrot-tastic book about the importance of respecting others. It's perfect for Halloween, featuring comic-book style illustrations. Jasper Rabbit LOVES carrots, especially the carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field. That's until the carrots start to follow him home... Can Jasper find a way to stop the creepy carrots from getting out of the carrot patch, or...
    By Aaron Reynolds
    Paperback
    Sold Out

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Creepy Carrots! has been praised for its clever combination of film noir aesthetics and early children's television style, creating an atmospheric yet accessible look. The book's panels vary in size and perspective, enhancing the tongue-in-cheek narrative while balancing age-appropriate suspense with comic relief. Critics recommend this superbly designed title to young readers who enjoy slightly scary stories and appreciate its spot-on parody of a paranoid thriller.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781442402973

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 August 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c (digital) (jkt: spot gloss and emboss on matte lam)

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Peter Brown

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 40

Collections

Aaron Reynolds Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Creepy Tales!

About the Author

Aaron Reynolds is the New York Times bestselling author of many highly acclaimed books for kids, including Here Comes Destructosaurus!, Carnivores, and the Caldecott Honor–winning book Creepy Carrots!. He regularly makes time to visit schools where his hilarious hands-on presentations keep kids spellbound. Aaron lives in Chicago with his wife, two kids, four cats, and anywhere between zero and ten goldfish, depending on the day. Visit Aaron at Aaron-Reynolds.com.

Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children’s books, including Children Make Terrible Pets, Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, and The Curious Garden. He is also the author of the bestselling middle grade Wild Robot duology. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award, and a Children’s Choice Book Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter’s website is PeterBrownStudio.com.

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  • Creepy Pair of Underwear
    Jasper Rabbit has the most AMAZING new underwear. But at night-time when all the lights are out, the underwear starts to GLOW bright green and get horribly CREEPY! Jasper Rabbit is a big rabbit, and he is NOT scared of the dark. And he’s definitely not scared of creepy underwear. Or is he? This funny, relatable and clever book about...
    By Aaron Reynolds
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    $2299
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  • Creepy Crayon!
    A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carrots! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! comes the third in this hilariously spooky series about a young rabbit and his peculiar encounters—featuring a sinister crayon! Jasper Rabbit has a problem: he is NOT doing well in school. His spelling tests? Disasters. His math quizzes?...
    By Aaron Reynolds
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  • Unsettling Salad!
    From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal–winning Creepy Carrots! and its sequels comes the second entry in a spin-off chapter book series in which Jasper Rabbit tells the story of a badger who discovers broccoli can bite back!Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary...
    By Aaron Reynolds
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  • Creepy Pair of Underwear!
    From the celebrated team behind Creepy Carrots!, Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown, comes a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear. Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear....
    By Aaron Reynolds
    Hardback
    Sold Out
  • Creepy Carrots
    Creepy Carrots is a hilarious, carrot-tastic book about the importance of respecting others. It's perfect for Halloween, featuring comic-book style illustrations. Jasper Rabbit LOVES carrots, especially the carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field. That's until the carrots start to follow him home... Can Jasper find a way to stop the creepy carrots from getting out of the carrot patch, or...
    By Aaron Reynolds
    Paperback
    Sold Out

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