I’ve been excited for this series ever since I heard about its publication date, and I was thrilled to get to preview this book! Kids are going to LOVE it. I love that kids who have enjoyed the Jasper Rabbit read alouds for years will now get to read an illustrated chapter book right at their level. It keeps the creepiness and humor, but this particular book adds a gross factor - and it just adds to the overall appeal for young readers.

As a librarian, a big gripe I have is that there needs to be a better selection of early reader chapter books, and this is the perfect example of what we need MORE of on our shelves. I’m looking forward to sharing this book with my students!

This was an interesting introduction to the human body and the role tonsil play in it. It’s equal parts fascinating and ridiculous — both of which make for a fun story. This book also spurred great conversations with my children as they tried to understand what was happening. The illustrations were a nice touch and were great to break up the large amounts of text. This one did seem to veer more towards ‘gross’ than creepy for them, but it was still a win.

This book is absolutely brilliant. We have been long time fans of creepy tales in our house and we were thrilled to be given a chance to dive into Jaspers new adventures. I loved everything about this. It was like the twighlight zone meets UneXplained but for children. Don't let that fool you though Parents are going to love this as well. I cannot wait for the next book! Oh and my kids too of course. :)

My 10-year-old and I enjoyed this short chapter book, which takes a real issue (getting your tonsils removed) and gives it a silly twist. The Twilight Zone references went completely over his head, unfortunately, but I found them amusing. He was disappointed that the book leaned more toward gross and weird than truly creepy, a nuance that was likely lost on him since he’s unfamiliar with The Twilight Zone tone. He also wished the book had been longer and included a collection of short stories instead of just one tale. That said, the illustrations were a great touch and added to the overall fun of the book.

Aaron Reynolds Creepy Tales books are so popular among younger kids so I was excited to see that he wrote a beginner chapter book series based on Jasper Rabbit. The series is perfect for beginner readers (ages 6-9) who want to read something funny but also a little bit scary. The twist at the end of the book is unexpected and delightfully creepy! The illustrations by Peter Brown are wonderful and help engage the reader with the story. I work in an elementary school library and I’m constantly having younger students asked me for scary books. This book, while a little bit creepy, is not so scary that students will be up all night. I can’t wait to purchase it for our school library and recommend it to the younger readers!
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Woah - this one felt very much like something out of The Twilight Zone! Can’t wait to see what kids think of this!

My son loved it! Now I will say he preferred “creepy pair of underwear” and “creepy carrots” more. He did enjoy this, but I had to explain a lot about what are tonsils, etc before we read it. Then he asked questions a lot. I enjoyed that he was learning through this book as well. As always, the illustrations were awesome too! We read it on my colorsoft and it was so enjoyable. We love this author and illustrator.

In this creepy early chapter book spin-off, Charlie Marmot finds himself with a sore throat. A trip to Dr. Burrows leads to a tonsillectomy. As Charlie learns about tonsils and their purpose, he hatches a plan to save his tonsils in a jar and take them to school for show and tell. Suspense mounts as something starts watching him the night before his surgery, and things continue to get more and more sinister from there! The ominous illustrations add to the mood of the story. Fans of Jasper Rabbit and the Creepy series will appreciate this extended cautionary tale. Readers will eat this story up!

Thank you to Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown, Simon & Schuster, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book!

This was a children’s book that was supposed to be equally funny and scary, but missed the mark. I was hoping for humor like Captain Underpants or There’s a Monster at the end of the book, but it didn’t quite work for me. The “lesson” at the end was not what I was expecting.

"Troubling Tonsils" is another great addition to Aaron Reynolds's Creepy Tales and his expansion to chapter books. This story follows the same format as his picture books which are one of the most popular books in my school library year after year. I think young readers who are growing out of picture books will enjoy this and parents will too with the continued "Twilight Zone" references and vibes.

I did expect this to be more easy reader than it was. There are a lot of big words in what is still a short starter chapter book format. I would say the reading level is probably more for 4th grade, but the content is good for younger so that is why I am taking a star away.

Can't wait to purchase this and the follow-up books for my school library. Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC!

What a wild, weird, and hilarious ride! Troubling Tonsils is exactly what you’d expect from Aaron Reynolds—packed with personality, offbeat humor, and unexpected twists that somehow manage to feel both ridiculous and perfectly timed. The story is fast-paced and clever, with quirky illustrations that elevate the fun to another level - I love the black and white, old time-y movie aesthetic!

This one gets four stars from me because, while marketed towards young kids, there are a lot of larger, unconventional words that I think would trip a lot of kids up if they were attempting to read the story on their own. Thank you, NetGalley!

As soon as I saw this title, I knew it was a must-read. Aaron Reynolds has long been a favorite in our household—Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear have been on repeat for years. So when Troubling Tonsils arrived, my daughters (ages 9, 7, and 3) were immediately pulled into the fun, slightly spooky storytelling that they know and love.

This book is another home run. With short, engaging chapters and plenty of illustrations, it’s the perfect blend of humor, creepiness, and charm for early chapter book readers. The scare factor is just right—enough to be thrilling, never too much—and it makes an excellent read-aloud for parents, caregivers, and teachers alike.

Whether readers are new to Reynolds or longtime fans, Troubling Tonsils will easily become a favorite.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the early digital copy in exchange for an honest review. It was such a joy to share with my children!

Troubling Tonsils is like The Twilight Zone for kids! I know this will be a hit with all of Aaron Reynolds fans, both grown-ups and kids.

I know this is literally a childrens book but I did not like it. I felt like it had a lot of stuff that mmight go over a kids head and it was just weird vibes.

I received an arc through netgalley.

This beginner reader chapter book is fun, funny, creepy, and silly all at once. This will definitely be enjoyed by young readers, especially kids like my son. Thank you to Net Galley for an ARC. Happy reading!

This new chapter book series is delightful - and it blends humor and scares perfectly for 2nd - 4th Grades. The story begins with Jasper Rabbit (who mimicks a Rod Serling-like introduction from “The Twilight Zone”). Jasper introduces readers to Charlie Marmot, your “average run of the mill large, furry rodent” who doesn’t know that his tonsils are infected. “On the last week of October, Charlie’s tonsils are going to do more than infect his throat. They are going to infect his life.” says Jasper.

After Charlie complains of his throat - and a checkup from the doctor confirms Charlie needs a tonsillectomy - Charlie is anxious. However, Charlie asks the doctor if he can keep the tonsils in a jar after they're removed to show his class for Show and Tell. Puzzled by the idea, the doctor says yes. However, when his mother and Charlie arrive at the hospital for the surgery, the doctor says the tonsils are gone. Where did they go? Charlie is about to find out.

Peter Brown’s illustrations are fun and expressive, and the text has short chapters, too. This was a fun read!

Jasper Rabbit is a favorite in my K-5 school! This series of creepy tales is going to make so many kids and staff members and families happy! I was hooked from the very first few pages! Aaron Reynolds has a way with words in such a way that mixes the creepy and the cleverly humorous in a perfect way. I love to read them in my head! I love to read them aloud. This book will be an amazing read aloud and it leaves so much to talk about! The illustrations are incredible and complement the story well. Looking forward to the next one! I’ll need to buy 3-5 of these, if not more to keep up with the demand.

I have a lot of young library patrons who enjoy Aaron Reynolds other titles like Creepy Carrot and Creepy Underwear. I will admit that I laughed out loud reading Troubling Tonsils! I was also presently surprised to discover that this title is a longer format than Reynold's other titles. I know that my young patrons will be excited to see they can continue to read Reynolds' humorous creepy tales as they progress in their reading journeys.

The humor and the twist in this book is creepy and a bit ridiculous but it is the type of humor and creep factor that many of the young patrons at my library enjoy and ask for, so if you have a young reader who has enjoyed Reynolds' other titles but has grown out of shorter picture books I would recommend Troubling Tonsils!

My school kids love the Creepy...series books, and I will definitely buy this, plus any more of the short chapter books as they come out. Personally, I was a bit underwhelmed by it. It was just okay to me.

This humorous chapter book definitely has Twilight Zone vibes, but for younger readers. The writing is filled with humor and is contained in short chapters with illustrations throughout. The scariness and creepiness levels are perfect for early chapter readers and this would also make an excellent read out loud for parents, caregivers, and teachers. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my early digital copy in exchange for an honest review.