Creepy Crayon!

Name: Creepy Crayon!
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781534465886
Price: 33.0 NZD
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By Aaron Reynolds

Series: Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales!

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Summary

Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds is a delightful children's story about a young rabbit named Jasper, who discovers a crayon that mysteriously helps him succeed with his schoolwork. However, as the crayon becomes increasingly controlling, Jasper realises that it might be too good to be true. The book combines humour and suspense in a captivating tale perfect for young readers.
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Creepy Crayon!

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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.

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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? Frightening to behold. But one day, he finds a crayon lying in the gutter. Purple. Pointy. Perfect. Somehow…it looks happy to see him. And it wants to help.

At first, Jasper is excited. Everything is going great. His spelling is fantastic. His math is stupendous. And best of all, he doesn’t have to do ANY work! But then the crayon starts acting weird. It’s everywhere, and it wants to do everything. And Jasper must find a way to get rid of it before it takes over his life. The only problem? The creepy crayon will not leave.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Aaron Reynolds' Creepy Crayon! combines elements of whimsy and mild horror, drawing comparisons to classic tales like "Harold and the Purple Crayon." Reviews praise the book for its humorous yet eerie storytelling, with its text reminiscent of a Rod Serling narration, creating a balance of tension and light-heartedness. The illustrations, mainly in grayscale with a striking purple crayon, effectively evoke the feel of classic sci-fi, making it an engaging read for young audiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534465886

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Illustration: 6-c (jkt spfx: spot gloss + emboss on matte film); heavier coated stock

Contributors:

Illustrated by Peter Brown

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 596g

Pages: 48

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Aaron Reynolds Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Jasper Rabbit's 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 series. 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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