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Creepy Carrots #3
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 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 looked 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.
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 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 looked 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.
42 pages, Hardcover
First published August 23, 2022
About the author
Aaron Reynolds
66 books182 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
Aaron Reynolds is a New York Times Bestselling Author of many highly acclaimed books for kids, including Dude!, Creepy Carrots!, Creepy Pair of Underwear!, Nerdy Birdy, and tons more. He frequently visits schools and his highly participatory presentations are a blast for kids and teachers alike. He lives in the Chicago area with his wife, two kids, four cats, and between three and ten fish, depending on the day.
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Aaron Reynolds is a New York Times Bestselling Author of many highly acclaimed books for kids, including Dude!, Creepy Carrots!, Creepy Pair of Underwear!, Nerdy Birdy, and tons more. He frequently visits schools and his highly participatory presentations are a blast for kids and teachers alike. He lives in the Chicago area with his wife, two kids, four cats, and between three and ten fish, depending on the day.
(source: Amazon)
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February 9, 2024
Smart and spooky! If Harold’s purple crayon had been possessed, you might get a gentle tale as delightfully demented as this one. Written with a great ear for language and pacing, and illustrated with very effective black and white drawings (ominously dominated by the singularly colored purple crayon), this story masterfully builds up suspense while sending you into fits of giggles. It feels both modern and timeless, and should be enjoyable for both littles and their parents who will undoubtedly be asked to read it again and again.
ETA 2/24: I have only now just realized that Peter Brown, who wrote the amazing The Wild Robot, did the illustrations! <3
ETA 2/24: I have only now just realized that Peter Brown, who wrote the amazing The Wild Robot, did the illustrations! <3
December 23, 2022
Harold’s crayon is CREEPY. In fact, it’s more than CREEPY, it may be evil. It seems pleasant enough at first, helping him ace his test, answer all questions right without studying, and allowing for more video game time... but then it won’t let him do anything for himself. No art time, no enjoyment, not unless the crayon allows it. Will Harold escape this CREEPY crayon?
Third in the series of kid’s books about this poor rabbit and his supernatural encounters. Again the art is wonderful, full of black, white and grays emulating old Universal monster movies (with frames that feel very much like they are from horror movies), with a dash of whatever the theme color is (in this case purple for the crayon).
My daughter loves all three, personally I rank this above the first (Creepy Carrots) and below the second (Creepy Pair of Underwear). In terms of the creepy factor though, I should warn that this is the most likely to scare children as the crayon, while presented quite friendly at first, comes off far more intimidating than the antagonists of the other books. 4/5 stars
Third in the series of kid’s books about this poor rabbit and his supernatural encounters. Again the art is wonderful, full of black, white and grays emulating old Universal monster movies (with frames that feel very much like they are from horror movies), with a dash of whatever the theme color is (in this case purple for the crayon).
My daughter loves all three, personally I rank this above the first (Creepy Carrots) and below the second (Creepy Pair of Underwear). In terms of the creepy factor though, I should warn that this is the most likely to scare children as the crayon, while presented quite friendly at first, comes off far more intimidating than the antagonists of the other books. 4/5 stars
September 13, 2022
OMG I love this book!! And this review is mostly about me, my grandsons and this series of books WHICH WE LOVE.
Years ago, I bought Creepy Carrots, by Mr. Reynolds, and shared it with my two young grandsons. WE LOVED IT!
Later, I bought Creepy Pair of Underwear, also by Mr. Reynolds, and shared it with my two slightly older grandsons. WE LOVED IT!!
So when I saw this book being released, I bought it. For me. The grandsons are now 14 and 10 and yet...
When the book arrived, I had them open the package - then told them that his book is MINE. Despite that, they had their mother read the book to them, two 'older boys' still in love with these books.
I hope Mr. Reynolds writes another cuz WE LOVE THIS ONE TOO!!
Plot summary: The title says it all. Jasper Rabbit finds a crayon. It creeps him out. It changes his life a little. But it's all so creepy and delicious and creepy.
Five stars!!
Years ago, I bought Creepy Carrots, by Mr. Reynolds, and shared it with my two young grandsons. WE LOVED IT!
Later, I bought Creepy Pair of Underwear, also by Mr. Reynolds, and shared it with my two slightly older grandsons. WE LOVED IT!!
So when I saw this book being released, I bought it. For me. The grandsons are now 14 and 10 and yet...
When the book arrived, I had them open the package - then told them that his book is MINE. Despite that, they had their mother read the book to them, two 'older boys' still in love with these books.
I hope Mr. Reynolds writes another cuz WE LOVE THIS ONE TOO!!
Plot summary: The title says it all. Jasper Rabbit finds a crayon. It creeps him out. It changes his life a little. But it's all so creepy and delicious and creepy.
Five stars!!
November 23, 2022
Creepy Crayon
I loved this book! What a great (and creepy way) to get children to study! 😁😂. Seriously though, the lesson here is, it’s better to do your best, even if it’s not perfect, then to cheat!
I loved this book! What a great (and creepy way) to get children to study! 😁😂. Seriously though, the lesson here is, it’s better to do your best, even if it’s not perfect, then to cheat!
August 24, 2022
Darker than the first two…
February 7, 2023
Maybe don't read this while you're listening to an adult horror book where the haunted item keeps returning. This one was definitely creepy.
July 22, 2023
Jasper Rabbit returns in this third picture-book adventure from author Aaron Reynolds and illustrator Peter Brown. Flunking math, failing spelling, our leporine hero was in trouble at school, until the day he found a crayon on the street. Purple, pointy and perfect, the crayon looked happy to see him, and soon Jasper was prospering in all of his studies, without having to do any work. But when things began to go too far, and the crayon insisted on interfering with his artwork, Jasper knew he had to get rid of this seemingly helpful object. Would he be able to, though...?
Much like its two predecessors, Creepy Carrots! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! , Creepy Crayon pairs a hilarious story with beautifully engaging artwork. Jasper continues to have bad luck with the creepy objects in his life, and I found myself chuckling more than once at his hapless attempts to rid himself of his crayon foe. I appreciated the implicit messages of the story—when something seems like too much a good thing, it probably is; it's better to do our own work, rather than allow cheating of any kind to take over our lives—and the fact that they are delivered naturally, through the story. Perfect for story-time with slightly older children, perhaps in early elementary school, who understand the idea of schoolwork and assignments, and who appreciate a story that is one part spooky and two parts humor.
Much like its two predecessors, Creepy Carrots! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! , Creepy Crayon pairs a hilarious story with beautifully engaging artwork. Jasper continues to have bad luck with the creepy objects in his life, and I found myself chuckling more than once at his hapless attempts to rid himself of his crayon foe. I appreciated the implicit messages of the story—when something seems like too much a good thing, it probably is; it's better to do our own work, rather than allow cheating of any kind to take over our lives—and the fact that they are delivered naturally, through the story. Perfect for story-time with slightly older children, perhaps in early elementary school, who understand the idea of schoolwork and assignments, and who appreciate a story that is one part spooky and two parts humor.
August 20, 2022
There's such fun and humor injected into this creepy children's picture book. Children won't understand, but the adults reading might catch on to the distinctly 1960's Twilight Zone camera angle of the illustrations to the story itself. In the Talking Tina episode, the child's father tries to dispose of her doll in several dramatic ways, only for the doll to return in perfect condition every time--hence the premise of this story, and the crayon with extraordinary powers that can't seem to be disposed of. I loved the suspenseful open ending!
May 5, 2022
Just read aloud the egalley with a 3rd grade class & they absolutely LOVED it!! Especially the nods to the first two books. This one is another title in the Jasper Rabbit Creepy series sure to be a hit with kids!
August 29, 2022
Another fun book in the series. A great way to introduce little ones to spooky stories that are not too scary.
April 25, 2024
altamente perturbador. adorei. quero adaptação cinematográfica
September 2, 2022
For: readers looking for a funny book with light scares.
Possible red flags: creepy all around.
Possible red flags: creepy all around.
July 14, 2022
**Thank you to Simon and Schuster in connection with School Library Journal's Picture Book Palooza for the review copy. This in no way changed my opinion**
I loved the other entries in this series and this is no exception. Reynolds knows how to make the book just the slightest bit creepy while also being funny. The books make great Storytime books.
This one features a crayon that helps Jasper become a better student, but it develops an unhealthy dependency on Jasper and keeps appearing, no matter what Jasper does to try and get away from it. The original scene of him finding the crayon I think is meant to evoke It for the adult reading the book, as the crayon is sitting on a sewer grate in front of an opening like Georgie's paper boat. The references are clever and the story is fun. Would recommend!
I loved the other entries in this series and this is no exception. Reynolds knows how to make the book just the slightest bit creepy while also being funny. The books make great Storytime books.
This one features a crayon that helps Jasper become a better student, but it develops an unhealthy dependency on Jasper and keeps appearing, no matter what Jasper does to try and get away from it. The original scene of him finding the crayon I think is meant to evoke It for the adult reading the book, as the crayon is sitting on a sewer grate in front of an opening like Georgie's paper boat. The references are clever and the story is fun. Would recommend!
January 14, 2024
I'm apparently reading this series out of order but it's top tier!! I need to get my hands on book 2 with the creepy underwear. Also, I LOVE how the creepy carrots and the creepy underwear had cameos in this installment!
March 23, 2024
Love the part when he was wearing his creepy underwear!!
December 19, 2022
This was fun and creepy, but just not up to the level of Creepy Carrots or Creepy Pair of Underwear. The humor is definitely for older kids (6+), but for kids who've already enjoyed the other two books, this will be a fun read.
I absolutely loved the nods to the other two books in the series (definitely don't miss the illustrations!!
I absolutely loved the nods to the other two books in the series (definitely don't miss the illustrations!!
December 1, 2022
Rating: 5 leaves out of 5
Characters: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Genre: Children
Type: Book
Worth?: Yes
Characters: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Genre: Children
Type: Book
Worth?: Yes
October 19, 2024
Such an enormous lesson contained within. This may be the best in the series. I think this should be recommended reading for all kids.
December 3, 2022
So amazing! (as I hug the book tight:)
November 4, 2022
CACKLING OVER THIS BOOK.
Please read this, no need for children.
Please read this, no need for children.
October 22, 2022
A crayon that helps you...but does it?...and won't go away. The perfect level of suspense and creepiness for the thrill of being scared without sending you under the covers!
October 6, 2022
5 stars
Another great story in the creepy carrot series. Again we follow Jasper the rabbit and a creepy situation. Seriously what is happening in this town.
Jasper is easily distracted at home when it's time to study and constantly finds himself ill prepared for pop quizzes. This all changes when he finds the purple creepy crayon that seems happy to see him. After that he aces every quiz. The crayon corrects his wrong answers, but it gets out of control and Jasper realizes it's not right.
We love this series. It's fun and although "spooky" it's age appropriate. We continue to love the illustrations and the use of black and white and only using purple for color. We will continue to look for books by this author.
Another great story in the creepy carrot series. Again we follow Jasper the rabbit and a creepy situation. Seriously what is happening in this town.
Jasper is easily distracted at home when it's time to study and constantly finds himself ill prepared for pop quizzes. This all changes when he finds the purple creepy crayon that seems happy to see him. After that he aces every quiz. The crayon corrects his wrong answers, but it gets out of control and Jasper realizes it's not right.
We love this series. It's fun and although "spooky" it's age appropriate. We continue to love the illustrations and the use of black and white and only using purple for color. We will continue to look for books by this author.
October 13, 2022
While not specifically about Halloween, this is a great addition to Aaron Reynolds' "Creepy" series. In this story, Jasper Rabbit finds a purple crayon that aces his tests, writes by itself, and has several facial expressions. Jasper starts to get creeped out when the crayon writes on his backpack: "Jasper + Crayon 4Ever." And when Jasper tries to get rid of the crayon, that doesn't go so well, either. In this book, the crayon is purple, and so the illustrations are black, white, gray, and purple. Delightful and funny.
February 17, 2023
I’ve never seen a room or 40 second graders quieter than when I read this one! We LOVED it so much! We were scared, we laughed and giggled, and we even practiced cause and effect skills! Such a great read aloud that kids are kids and adults will love!
September 6, 2022
Once again, I watched the author read the book on Simon Kids's YouTube Channel.
This felt like Stephen King for the little ones. Kinda tropey and predictable.
This felt like Stephen King for the little ones. Kinda tropey and predictable.
October 5, 2022
Teddy's favorite from the Halloween shelf. "because I like it when he flushes the crayon down the toilet." sorry for the spoiler, lol.
October 21, 2022
I read this picture book with my 5 year old granddaughter. She said she enjoyed it but has not asked to hear it again.
October 30, 2022
Love the nods to the previous books!
October 1, 2022
Of all the “Creepy” books this one is my third favorite; not as clever and creepy as “Creepy Carrots” and not as silly and fun as “Creepy Underwear”, but it’s still charming and has great illustrations. Peter Brown is an excellent visual storyteller.
October 6, 2022
Hot take, I didn't love it.
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