Creepy Carrots!
#1 of 3 in Creepy Carrots Series
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What’s inside...
In this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, Jasper Rabbit loves Crackenhopper Field carrots and eats them everywhere he goes, until one day he starts to believe that the carrots are following him. With stylish illustrations by Peter Brown and text by Aaron Reynolds, this eBook with audio explores themes of fear and greed in a humorous and engaging way.
Character compass
Jasper Rabbit
Creepy Carrots
Discussion points
How do you think Jasper felt when he first saw the creepy carrots?
Why do you think the carrots wanted to scare Jasper?
What are some ways Jasper tried to solve his problem with the carrots?
Can you think of a time when you were scared of something like Jasper? What did you do about it?
How did Jasper's feelings change throughout the story and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for each character to bring the story to life during read-aloud sessions.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story to encourage them to think ahead.
Discuss the illustrations and how they add to the mood of the story, asking your child to describe what they see and how it makes them feel.
Relate the story to your child's experiences by discussing any fears they have had and how they managed them.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their version of 'creepy carrots' and explain their creation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: In 'Creepy Carrots!', the protagonist Jasper Rabbit learns that his greedy actions have consequences when the carrots he loves so much start to haunt him.
Real-World Application: This story can teach children that their actions impact others and the environment around them, encouraging them to think before they act.
Example Lesson: Importance of moderation
Explanation: Jasper's excessive consumption of carrots leads to troubles, which illustrates the importance of moderation in desires and consumption.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to apply moderation to parts of their daily lives, such as when eating treats or using resources, to avoid negative outcomes.
Example Lesson: Resolving fears
Explanation: Jasper faces his fear of the creepy carrots by setting boundaries. This resolution teaches children how confronting and managing fears can help overcome them.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand that facing their fears, whether it’s trying a new activity or dealing with nighttime scares, can lead to positive solutions.