Creepy Carrots!
2012
Words by
Aaron Reynolds
Pictures by
Peter Brown
“A book so
creepy, so carroty,
that it will change
everything you
thought you knew
about root
vegetables.”
Mathematics
------------------------------------- Calculate the area of Crackenhopper field and the
length of the fence Jasper built (perimeter).
(2.G.2,3.MD.5,3.MD.8)
 On graph paper, design your own fence and moat.
What shape is your fence? What shape is your
moat?
(1.G.1,2.G.1,3.G.1)
Fine Arts: Optical Illusions
-------------------------------------Jasper Rabbit thinks he sees creepy carrots everywhere, even
when they aren’t there. Discuss optical illusions and look at
several examples (available from the Exploratorium).
Create your own optical illusion by making a thaumatrope.
Carrots
Galore!
Where in the world do
carrots grow? Consult
the charts, maps and
graphs available at the
World Carrot Museum
website.
(RI.1.6,2.7,3.7)
Do rabbits actually
eat carrots?
Research rabbits,
their habitats and
what they like to eat.
(W.1.7,2.7,3.7)
Grow a carrot.
Keep a journal of
written and
drawn daily
observations.
(W.1.7,2.7,3.7;
SL1.5)
Peter Brown’s illustrations
were inspired by old horror
films and Twilight Zone
episodes. The Creepy Carrot
Zone video includes several
grade-level appropriate (nottoo-scary) flim clips.
Watch the video, then create
a drawing or collage that has a
scary mood. (RL.1.7,2.7,3.7)
Suggested
Titles