Friday, October 6, 2017

Margo's Musings: Creepy Carrots



Fall is in the air, the leaves are putting on a beautiful show, and Halloween décor is everywhere. Seeing pumpkins and scarecrows has put us in the mood for cooler days and spookier stories. I think that is why my little sister, Margo, was drawn to Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds. The colors on the cover drew me in too and I wanted to know how carrots could be creepy.

 Jasper Rabbit loves carrots, and he can’t resist them. Every time he walks by Crackenhopper Field he must crunch a few tasty treats.  But then he starts to worry that his favorite food is following him. Can the carrots be after him? Jasper thinks so, and he knows he has to do something to protect himself!

The story is the perfect blend of a little spooky and a little funny. Margo and I cracked up at the end and we loved the faces on the carrots. Creepy Carrots is a wonderful book to read near Halloween because of the colors in the illustrations- but the book can be read any time of year, because it doesn’t actually tie into the holiday.

I thought Margo would want to skip carrots after reading this story, but instead she held a funny conversation with the carrots she dipped into hummus. I wish you could have heard her!

Has anyone else read Creepy Carrots? Or have you read another book by Aaron Reynolds? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy reading!
~F

Posted by DMS at 5:00:00 AM

35 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughOctober 6, 2017 at 5:47 AM

    Cover is very retro - looks like a fifties cartoon.

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  2. Pat HattOctober 6, 2017 at 6:36 AM

    Sounds like a fun one indeed. Who knew carrots could be creepy stalkers lol

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    1. DMSOctober 24, 2017 at 8:44 PM

      Pat- I was shocked at the secret life they lead! :) ~F

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  3. Hilary Melton-ButcherOctober 6, 2017 at 7:35 AM

    Hi DMS - I haven't ready of their books ... but does sound one that so many would enjoy reading or being read to ... fun to look at - cheers Hilary

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    1. DMSOctober 24, 2017 at 8:44 PM

      Hilary- It is lots of fun and very clever. :) ~F

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  4. BarbaraOctober 6, 2017 at 11:55 AM

    I wish I had heard Margo I'm sure it was very funny. I really like the cover and it sounds like a wonderful story.

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    1. DMSOctober 24, 2017 at 8:45 PM

      Barbara- Margo is hilarious! The book is tons of fun too. :) ~F

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  5. BrendaOctober 6, 2017 at 12:12 PM

    What an awesome cover and pick for the month of October. I so miss the days of reading picture books! Boris and Bella by Carolyn Crimi, and Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich by Adam Rex were two of our favorites.

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    1. DMSOctober 24, 2017 at 8:45 PM

      Brenda- Picture books are a lot of fun. I will have to read the two you recommended. Sound great! :) ~F

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  6. Cherie ReichOctober 6, 2017 at 1:28 PM

    Creepy Carrots sounds like a fun book.

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  7. Elephant's ChildOctober 6, 2017 at 2:44 PM

    Oh what fun. And what a wonderful vengeance on creepy carrots to dip them in hummus.

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  8. https://booksthoughtsadventures.comOctober 6, 2017 at 4:41 PM

    A little spooky and a little funny is an awesome combo!

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  9. RosiOctober 6, 2017 at 5:06 PM

    I am going to pick this one up. It sounds adorable.

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    1. DMSOctober 24, 2017 at 8:47 PM

      Rosi- I think you will really enjoy it! :) ~F

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  10. bettyOctober 7, 2017 at 12:28 AM

    Sounds like such a cute book!

    betty

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  11. Joylene Nowell ButlerOctober 8, 2017 at 2:39 PM

    Our miniature rabbit Bon-Bon thinks the cover is spooky, but she likes the carrots. Course she's fickle. This week she prefers celery.

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    1. DMSOctober 24, 2017 at 8:48 PM

      Joylene- Always good to hear right from the target audience. ;) ~F

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  12. Carina OlsenOctober 8, 2017 at 5:17 PM

    Ahh, this book looks pretty awesome, lol :D Yay for enjoying it.

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  13. NasOctober 8, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    This book sounds interesting.

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  14. Magic Love CrowOctober 9, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    I love the cover and the book sounds fantastic!

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    1. DMSOctober 24, 2017 at 8:49 PM

      Magic Love Crow- I love the cover too! Looks perfect for fall. :) ~F

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  15. Lowcarb team memberOctober 10, 2017 at 8:39 PM

    Perfect for an October read!

    All the best Jan

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  16. DEZMONDOctober 11, 2017 at 4:24 AM

    what about parsnips and parsley?

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  17. Olivia's CatastropheOctober 15, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    So cute that she was talking to her carrots after this! I would also be very curious as to how carrots could be creepy and that would make me want to try this one too. I am glad it had humor in it too.

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    1. DMSOctober 24, 2017 at 8:50 PM

      Olivia- Savannah- I love veggies and this book made me laugh. The end is awesome! :) ~F

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  18. DMSOctober 24, 2017 at 8:46 PM

    Heidi- Glad you and your kids enjoyed this one and the one about Creepy Underwear! I just read that one today. Funny. :) ~F

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