Oh, Carrots! (paperback)

A rabbit who likes peace and quiet, a carrot who has absolutely no respect for it, and a friendship neither of them saw coming. Oh, Carrots! is one of those books that sneaks up on you a little bit. Genuinely funny, quietly tender, and illustrated in the most gorgeous warm earthy tones by Mariajo Ilustrajo.

We love it because:

• Mr Rabbit is relatable in the best possible way. He just wants his sofa clean and his books where he left them. We feel that.
• The friendship that grows between rabbit and carrot is handled with such a light, honest touch. No grand gestures, just a slow realisation that company can be rather good actually.
• Mariajo Ilustrajo's illustrations are full of character and warmth, the kind you want to sit with for a while and not rush past.
• The humour is gentle and silly in all the right places (a carrot, on a motorbike, in goggles. That's it, that's the pitch).
• It opens up a really lovely conversation about friendship, loneliness, and letting people in, without ever feeling like it's trying to teach anyone a lesson.

What's in the box:

• Oh, Carrots! paperback picture book, 40 pages
• Full colour illustrations throughout

Great for:

• Ages 3 and up
• Bedtime reading, quiet time, or that rainy afternoon when everyone needs to sit still for five minutes
• A brilliant gift for a new sibling, a child starting nursery or school, or anyone navigating the tricky business of making friends
• Fans of books that are just as enjoyable for the grown-up reading aloud as they are for the child listening

Important to know:

• Paperback, 40 pages
• Dimensions: 29.6cm x 22.5cm
• Published by Aurum Press Quarto, March 2026
• Illustrated throughout in full colour by Mariajo Ilustrajo