Creepy carrots

『Creepy Carrot!』 is a story of the commotion between a rabbit who loves carrots and a scary(?) carrot. It was first introduced to Korea in August 2013, and will celebrate the 8th anniversary of its domestic publication in 2023. As proof of readers' great love, the follow-up works, 『Creepy Panties!』 and 『Creepy Crayons!』, were published and are gaining explosive popularity not only overseas but also in Korea. The first book in the [Creepy] series, 『Creepy Carrot!』, which attracted attention with the perfect chemistry between Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown, immediately became a New York Times bestseller and #10 in the picture book category on Amazon upon publication, and was awarded the 1 Caldecott Honor Award. got the honor Not only overseas but also domestically, the work received cheers from caregivers and educators who prefer excellent picture books with proven artistry, and received even more attention as word of mouth spread and rave reviews from readers, including picture book experts, spread.

What is the secret to 『Creepy Carrot!』 being loved so much for a long time? Above all, it is an achievement in writing and drawing that perfectly mixes humor and comedy with the horror genre that children love. The process of Jasper the rabbit confronting the Creepy Carrot is both creepy and comical, and the final twist is hilarious and evokes many imaginations. Writer Aaron Reynolds' witty and ingenious imagination shines even brighter when he meets illustrator Peter Brown. Peter Brown was inspired by classic thriller movies and painted black and white tones with only orange color within a black frame reminiscent of a television, creating an effect reminiscent of a horror movie or Halloween. The cartoon-like production of the rabbit and carrot characters with vivid facial expressions and actions by freely utilizing frames also stands out. The scenes are so outstanding that they require more expressions than praise for being a perfect picture, and they give off a charm that you will never tire of watching over and over again.

If you are a first-time reader of 『Chilling Carrot!』, you may immediately find yourself recommending Jasper the Rabbit's Chilling Tale to a close friend immediately after reading it. Just like the first readers!