Carrots Don't Grow On Trees!

Lily loves eating fruit and vegetables – but is tricked by Jordan, who tells her that carrots grow on trees.

With the help of her Mum, some healthy eating and a box of elastic bands, Lily sets out to teach Jordan a lesson...

Carrots Don’t Grow On Trees! is a bright, colourful and funny story, told entirely in dialogue and pictures, and takes a fun and compassionate approach to dealing with teasing at school, as well as promoting healthy eating.

Rob Keeley’s second picture book sees him reunited with illustrator Simon Goodway, following their previous successes with My Favourite People and The Treasure in the Tower.

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‘This is a cute little book with bright and colourful illustrations about eating healthily and teaching people a lesson.’

- Kaitlyn C, librarian, NetGalley

‘My daughter was amazed at the pictures, the illustrations and even commented on the facial expressions of the children as the story was developing. Shout out to Simon Goodway, for the bright, colourful illustrations that really make the book POP.

She loves to guess what is happening, and this book gave her the opportunity to do so. I don't agree with bullying in any sort of form, so I adored the way Rob approached teasing when it came to children... The way Rob conveyed this message was clever,light-hearted, and also portrayed how to deal with this...At only 24 pages Rob's book was easy, fun and happy to read. The range of pictures and colours, even the settings from in school, at the dinner hall, and also at home portrayed a great range of familiar surroundings that my daughter was able to recognise.This book would be an incredible addition to schools, children of all ages can enjoy this short story, and share amongst their friends.’
- whataimeereads blog

‘The illustrations by Simon Goodway complement the dialogue perfectly, telling the story from an outside perspective and communicating the various emotions in a relatable way - Jordan's face when presented with his (kindly) comeuppance in the form of a carrot salad is priceless! There's plenty to investigate and discuss.

As ever, Rob Keeley gets to the heart of his topic - in this case, dealing with teasing successfully and promoting healthy eating - without ever being preachy, and always making sharing a book a delightful experience for parent and child alike.

Recommended.’
- Jill Murphy, The Bookbag

‘Oh to be a kid again!! I'd love to have had the range of picture books that seem to be available now when I was little and Rob Keeley has such a fun way of telling a story and getting various important messages across, that this title was just a blast to read!
From the fabulously bright illustrations, to the simple font, this was such a fun and easy book to read and is a great way of getting across the message of healthy eating in children, alongside approaching the subject of teasing and making things up – and how to deal with that by getting your own back in a creative way!!

It even allows for the reader to make up what they think happens next between Lily and Jordan – hopefully helping create some new aspiring authors out there who might get the writing bug from creating their own stories!
A fabulously colourful picture book carrying important messages, that are put across in an engaging way. Fun for all!!’
- Karen Mace, Blogger

‘This was a fun story to read. Loved the pictures. Definitely lots of humour in it. That made us open the topic about where our vegetables come from.’
- Educator, NetGalley

’I liked this book and I thought that the illustrations were delightful.’
- Donna M, NetGalley reviewer

‘The illustrations are colourful, bright, and joyful. The story is very short and to the point. I like that the author has included a list of activities for each page at the back.
Overall, it is a sweet book that is a quick read and will put a smile on a child's face.’
- Whispering Stories

‘Neat little story featuring vegetables and how they grow... Cute pictures too!’
- Jenn R, NetGalley reviewer

‘Carrots Don't Grow on Trees! by Rob Keeley is an adorable little picture book that shows children where carrots come from and has fun doing it. Perfect [for] young readers who are just beginning to read on their own.’
- Mrs Wylie, teacher.

‘A really fun idea for a picture book!’

‘Great concept!’

‘So funny!’

‘Great fun! Love the pay off!’

‘sweet carroty revenge’

‘Fantastic’

- Comments on Rob’s live performance of the book at Book Jive Live

‘The sweetest revenge story.’

-Ruth Stevenson, children’s author