Creepy Crayon!

Submitted by Lisa C. on Fri, 2013-10-25 17:15

Jasper Rabbit is struggling in school when he finds a pointy purple crayon. Soon after, Jasper aces his spelling test and wins the poster contest for his purple drawing! But how much credit does the crayon deserve? Can Jasper get rid of the creepy crayon before it’s too late? This morality tale with black and white illustrations evokes The Twilight Zone. Follow Jasper Rabbit’s other eerie tales in Creepy Carrots! and A Creepy Pair of Underwear! Recommended for ages 4–7.

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Creepy Crayon!
Creepy Crayon!

Aaron Reynolds
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Rey)
Series: Creepy Tales


Jasper Rabbit is struggling in school when he finds a pointy purple crayon. Soon after, Jasper aces his spelling test and wins the poster contest for his purple drawing! But how much credit does the crayon deserve? Can Jasper get rid of the creepy crayon before it’s too late? This morality tale with black and white illustrations evokes The Twilight Zone. Follow Jasper Rabbit’s other eerie tales in Creepy Carrots! and A Creepy Pair of Underwear! Recommended for ages 4–7.
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Submitted by jmartin on Tue, 2012-04-24 12:44

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The Case of the Missing Marquess
The Case of the Missing Marquess

Nancy Springer
(Juvenile Fiction - J Springe)
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Submitted by jmartin on Tue, 2012-04-24 11:22

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Submitted by jmartin on Mon, 2012-04-23 14:49

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Frindle
Frindle

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(Juvenile Fiction - J Cl)


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