Sunday, May 25, 2025

Oh, Carrots written & illustrated by Mariajo Ilustrajo - OPTIONAL

Oh, Carrots written & illustrated by Mariajo Ilustrajo. PICTURE BOOK. Frances Lincoln Children's Books (Quarto Publishing), 2025. $19. 9781836005001

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-2), EL - OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: SOME

Mr. Rabbit is used to being alone, but he is getting a little lonely. As spring approaches, he plants a new field of carrot seeds, only to have one seed grow up to something unexpected! What is Mr. Rabbit going to do with a carrot that walks and talks?

What an odd little book! I do think the overall message of finding friendship in unexpected places is a good one, however, the story is a little silly. I would have liked to see Mr. Rabbit make friends other than ones he grew himself, and see him become a part of the community, instead of isolated like he was throughout the whole book.

Kiera, ELA teacher, #bookswithbeddes

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