Common Sense Media Review
By Carrie Kingsley
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun veggie horror story is more silly than spooky.
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What's the Story?
In CREEPY CARROTS, Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—maybe a little too much. He eats them every day on his way past their field, but one day, he starts to think the carrots are following him. Are they really creeping around, or is his mind playing tricks? Are they in his house or just his imagination? And can a creative approach actually solve his problem?
Is It Any Good?
Creepy Carrots is a clever, funny picture book that blends just the right amount of spookiness with humor. Aaron Reynolds' playful storytelling pairs perfectly with Peter Brown's bold, black-and-orange illustrations, which make the story feel like a classic movie without being too scary for kids. The twist ending is a delight, giving readers a laugh and showing Jasper's creative solution to his "carrot problem" in this fun, imaginative story.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how our imaginations affect our everyday thinking, like Jasper's did in Creepy Carrots!. Have you ever imagined something ordinary was scary? How did you deal with it?
Who has helped you when you've felt scared?
What other spooky stories have you enjoyed?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Peter Brown
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Adventures , Animals ( Farm Animals )
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : August 21, 2012
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 3 - 6
- Number of pages : 40
- Available on : Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 8, 2025
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