Creepy Carrots!

Narrated by James Naughton, this animated adaptation of author Aaron Reynolds and illustrator Peter Brown's 2012 picture book features a spooky-ish soundtrack by David Mansfield. Jasper the rabbit loves gobbling up the fat, crisp, and juicy carrots in Crackenhopper Field…until the day he hears a sinister noise. Are some of the vegetables actually following him? The shaken young hare begins to think that he sees carrots everywhere, mistaking slightly similar household objects, and generally freaking out. Eventually, Jasper creates a misguided plan (including crocodiles and a moat) for keeping the carrots penned up. Depicted in mainly muted tones of black, white, and gray with various shades of orange details, this silly story with a fun twist includes a read-along option and a featurette with Brown on his design process. Recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (J. Williams-Wood)