Unsettling Salad! by Reynolds, Aaron

From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal-winning Creepy Carrots! and its sequels comes the second entry in a spin-off chapter book series in which Jasper Rabbit tells the story of a badger who discovers broccoli can bite back!

Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary tales. If you're ready for some chills and chuckles alike, tune in as Jasper weaves the yarn of Thadeus Badger and the sticky situation he found himself in.

Now, Thadeus is a typical badger. He and his best friend, Oliver Possum, love burgers as much as they dislike exercise. And they hate eating veggies even more. But when they make a deal with Oliver's parents to eat an entire salad...well let's just say the chompers might soon become the chomped. This is a creepy tale after all and even the healthiest things can turn on you.

Join Jasper and Thadeus in this second Creepy Tale chapter book and learn from Thadeus's mistakes before it's too late!

Author: Aaron Reynolds
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/03/2026
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.50h x 6.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781665961110
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/16/2025
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2025
School Library Journal 01/01/2026 pg. 44

About the Author
Aaron Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of many highly acclaimed books for kids including Creepy Carrots!, Creepy Pair of Underwear!, Creepy Crayon!, The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter, and the epic fantasy series Fart Quest. He has a passion for kids' books and seeing kids reading them. He regularly makes time to visit elementary schools, where his hilarious and heartfelt presentations keep kids spellbound. He lives in Chicago with his wife, two kids, three cats, and anywhere between zero and ten goldfish, depending on the day. Visit Aaron at Aaron-Reynolds.com.

Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including Children Make Terrible Pets, Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, and The Curious Garden. He is also the author of the bestselling middle grade Wild Robot series. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award, and a Children's Choice Book Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is PeterBrownStudio.com.