If you're a fan of funny and mysterious stories like Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear, you're going to love Troubling Tonsils! This book delivers just the right mix of spooky and silly, with a story that keeps students hooked from start to finish. The illustrations are eye-catching, the humor is clever, and the mystery unfolds in a way that keeps readers guessing. It’s a hit with young readers who enjoy a little scare and a lot of laughs!

I read it sitting in Barnes & Noble. Loved it!

Loved this and can’t wait for the next one in the series!

OK, this is very different from the books I usually review, but when I saw this available on NetGalley I had to request a copy.

I have three kids, and we are BIG fans of Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown. I’m not kidding when I say Creepy Carrots, Creepy Pair of Underwear, and/or Creepy Crayon are always in our read-aloud rotation.

Troubling Tonsils is a bit different, as Jasper Rabbit isn’t actually featured, instead it’s a creepy tale he’s telling.
It’s also a bit longer and separated into chapters. There are fewer illustrations, but we really loved the ones sprinkled throughout.

As soon as I showed my kids the cover, my daughter immediately ran to grab Creepy Carrots! So we definitely love Peter Brown’s illustration style.

The story was cute, and had some laugh-out-loud moments. We weren’t sure what was going to happen, keeping us on the edge of the seat until the end. I will definitely be purchasing a copy to add to the rotation!

Like with Reynolds’ previous titles, this is nothing short of fun especially as a read-aloud. The way he can somehow make a tonsillectomy not only storybook-worthy, but also highly entertaining is amazing. My kids were amused right along with me and my 6 year old even felt a bit creeped out by the spooky setup and language. So creative.

Troubling Tonsils! is a creepy and hilarious addition to Aaron Reynolds’s Jasper Rabbit series. While previous favorites like Creepy Carrots, Creepy Pair of Underwear, and Creepy Crayon were picture books, this latest installment is a short chapter book geared toward slightly older readers. My 8-year-old is a huge fan of the series and loved this one just as much!

Jasper Rabbit makes a brief appearance at the beginning and end, setting up and wrapping up the cautionary tale of Charlie Marmot and his mysteriously tonsils. The story is packed with humor that appeals to both kids and adults, and the dialogue is so well-written that it’s a joy to read aloud and bring the characters to life. Fans of The Twilight Zone will appreciate the eerie vibe woven throughout the story.

I give this book a solid 5 stars and highly recommend it as a read-aloud for families who have grown up enjoying Jasper Rabbit’s adventures. We’re already looking forward to the next book in the series!

A big thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.

I received an electronic ARC.
The start of new entries in Jasper Rabbit's story. This is a short chapter book that draws readers into Charlie Marmot's life. He has to have his tonsils removed and wants to keep them. To everyone's surprise, when the doctor checks before surgery, they're gone. Readers see what happens when the tonsils capture Charlie and roles are completely reversed. Reynolds offers enough creepiness to keep readers involved without dropping into gore or going too far. I appreciate the illustration of Jasper to start the book and the introductory information he provides. The humor shines through as it does in the picture book series. Looking forward to more creepy tales.

Another excellent book by Aaron Reynolds! It’s a great next step from the Jasper Rabbit series of books. Kids will love the suspense and humor in it. My students will love this book. I will absolutely be adding this to our collection.

This is a fun read for anyone that is a fan of the Creepy Tales series. Each year, I read the Jasper Rabbit books with my K-2 students and they k is it, even if they have heard the stories a thousand times! This is a great follow up for them as they get older and they can continue to grow with Jasper. What is fun about this book is that it is presented as a Twlight Zone, which may be lost on the kids, but adults who read this with their child will be able to pick up on.

Jasper is the “host:” and does a small introduction before we are introduced to Charlie Marmot, the main character of our first Creepy Tales. Charlie comes home from a field trip and starts to have a sore throat. When his dad takes him to the doctor, he is told he has to have his tonsils removed. As nervous as Charlie is, he has the brilliant idea to save his tonsils and bring them in as showc& tell—awesome & gross! He is convinced that he will be the so popular in school! But his surgery doesn’t go as planned, and well…other mysterious (and creepy) things start happening to him after his surgery date. What is happening?

Kids will get a kick out of the creepy factor and suspense of what is happening to Charlie. And at the end of the book, kids may also have second thoughts on jars and collecting things….

A creepy early chapter book about a little squirrel who needs his tonsils removed. I think students will enjoy the interplay between the gently scary story and the funny illustrations.

"Creepy Carrots" and "Creepy Underpants" by the author are student favorites in my school library. Those books are delightful picture books. “Troubling Tonsils” is the first chapter book I’ve read from Aaron Reynolds. But it includes smaller black and white illustrations from Peter Brown. Charlie Marmot learns that he needs to have his tonsils removed. He has thoughts of taking them to school in a jar for show and tell. But things don’t go as planned.

I love the Jasper Rabbit intro to the story which is a parody of Rod Sterling’s intros to the Twilight Zone. Kids won’t get the joke but parents will. I think creepy is a great descriptor for this story. It is also funny and educational. It teaches what tonsils are and how we can do without them. I think it is perfect for middle grades like 2nd-4th. But older readers can enjoy it as well. It will be a welcome addition to my library shelf. Thank you Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing for the eARC and I am leaving an honest review.

I have been a fan of the "creepy" picture book series by Aaron Reynolds for the longest time. When I worked in the library with kids these books were always hot ticket items. I was really excited to see this new installment in the "creepy" universe. I also really appreciate how this is a short chapter book because that makes it so this type of story telling can grow with its audience.

The thing these books do really well is that the illustrations are dark and "creepy" and the subject of the story- getting your tonsils out in this case- can be kind of creepy, however the story ends up being really silly in the end and an overall joy to read.

Such a great book! So creepy and comical! Awesome addition to the series! I cannot wait to see what else they may add!

This book was a funny and scary and my kids loved every second of it! Perfect book to stick in your kids boo baskets this Halloween! Immediatly had to run out and get his other books.

Fans of the Creepy series will love this new release from Aaron Reynolds. Jasper Rabbit is back and is sharing his brand of creepy tales in the style of The Twilight Zone. Perfect for elementary readers who want to be creeped out, but not scared too badly. This is a beginning chapter book that I can't wait to share with students.

Jasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales: Troubling Tonsils is a spooky-funny chapter book that’ll keep kids turning pages! 😱🐰 When Charlie Marmot learns he needs his tonsils removed, he decides to keep them in a jar for show and tell... but that’s when the creepy stuff starts! 🤒👀 Strange slurping noises, missing tonsils, and a twist that will have readers gasping and giggling! 👻😂 Perfect for fans of weird, wild, and just-a-little-scary stories. 📚🧪

Such a cute and fun book for kids! I love that jasper rabbit is back. This is a fun story for kids young and old!

This was another cute but creepy story. Kind of odd that it was tonsils but that seems to be the point. My son loves all the other books by this author so we will be keeping this one to add to his collection!

Thank you to Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers and Net Galley for giving me the opportunity to read Troubling Tonsils before its release date. I am very familiar with Aaron Reynolds, his books are very popular at my library. I have to say, this book did NOT disappoint! Troubling Tonsils was fun, silly, and TERRIFFIC! For the young kids that love the storybooks, they will love this chapter book!

I am definitely NOT the target audience for this book and while I haven't read the other books (Creepy Carrots, etc.), I know they were a big hit during the elementary school book fairs. This book was a delightful mix of creepy, cute, and funny, and the illustrations were perfect. At first, I was confused because the cover page has a picture of a marmot (definitely not a rabbit) and the subtitle was "Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales". But quickly I realized that Jasper Rabbit is telling us the scary tales, perhaps around a campfire.

The story is about Charlie the Marmot who develops a sore throat and needs to have his tonsils taken out. Simple right? Not so fast. It's not long before the story takes a creepy turn, but not so scary that children would be completely freaked out. I loved how the author included an explanation of what tonsils are and how they help us, but also why we can probably do without them (we have other defenses in our body). The story was cleverly told and had the vibe of the Twilight Zone without being too scary for children. I found it delightful and would recommend it for elementary school children who are interested in a spooky story.

I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales is a series for young readers who like a little scare while reading. Troubling Tonsils has just enough "scare' and a twists and a turn or two for young readers, but not too much that they will have nightmares.

Charlie Marmot has a sore throat and his mom takes him to the doctor. His doctor, Dr. Burrows, says Charlie will need surgery to remove his tonsils. Charlie is not too sure about this but the doctor explains it is all routine and Charlie will sleep through the whole procedure with medicine he'll give him which helps to put Charlie at ease. Charlie thinks it will be a good idea to put his tonsils in a jar so he can take them to school for show and tell. Charlie's dad thinks that's a great idea and Dr. Burrows agree to put them in the jar for Charlie.

The day comes, Charlie and his mother go to the hospital for his surgery. Charlie is ready and the doctor takes one more look before Charlie is given the medicine to help him sleep through the surgery, but there is one thing missing...Charlie's TONSILS! How do tonsils just disappear?! His throat does feel better no that they are gone, but HOW?

Readers will enjoy finding out about this strange mystery and what happens to Charlie's tonsils.
Troubling Tonsils would make a great classroom read aloud!

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I really wasn't sure where this story was going to go when I first started reading the book. I was pleasantly surprised by the suspense and the twist ending. I also thought the book was informative for children who might need to get their tonsils removed. Though telling children this is just a story and not what is really going to happen if you need your tonsils removed.