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Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales!
Yarn Is Everything!
From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal–winning Creepy Carrots! and its sequels comes the third entry in a spin-off chapter book series in which Jasper Rabbit tells the story of a mole whose hobby unravels into horror!
Check out the third installment in Jasper Rabbit’s all-new series of Creepy Tales! Ready for some serious spookiness? Ready to surrender to the goofiness of your imagination? Well, then let Jasper tell you about Winona Mole and her unsettling experience with her favorite thing in the world…yarn!
Winona has one true love, and that is crocheting. She loves it more than anything, to the point where her father took her to the Museum of Woolen Arts and Yarn Stitchery for her ninth birthday. But she may have gotten more than she bargained for when an unexpected souvenir changes her life forever. With a talent that seems to grow overnight, she earns a spot on the hottest show on television, Yarn is Everything!. She might just earn the title of Ultimate Yarn Master crocheter of all time…but at what price?
Because nothing comes for free, and in this creepy tale you better be careful that your fabric obsessions don’t become…everything.
Check out the third installment in Jasper Rabbit’s all-new series of Creepy Tales! Ready for some serious spookiness? Ready to surrender to the goofiness of your imagination? Well, then let Jasper tell you about Winona Mole and her unsettling experience with her favorite thing in the world…yarn!
Winona has one true love, and that is crocheting. She loves it more than anything, to the point where her father took her to the Museum of Woolen Arts and Yarn Stitchery for her ninth birthday. But she may have gotten more than she bargained for when an unexpected souvenir changes her life forever. With a talent that seems to grow overnight, she earns a spot on the hottest show on television, Yarn is Everything!. She might just earn the title of Ultimate Yarn Master crocheter of all time…but at what price?
Because nothing comes for free, and in this creepy tale you better be careful that your fabric obsessions don’t become…everything.
102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 14, 2026
About the author
Aaron Reynolds
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Aaron Reynolds is a New York Times Bestselling Author of many highly acclaimed books for kids, including Dude!, Creepy Carrots!, Creepy Pair of Underwear!, Nerdy Birdy, and tons more. He frequently visits schools and his highly participatory presentations are a blast for kids and teachers alike. He lives in the Chicago area with his wife, two kids, four cats, and between three and ten fish, depending on the day.
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Aaron Reynolds is a New York Times Bestselling Author of many highly acclaimed books for kids, including Dude!, Creepy Carrots!, Creepy Pair of Underwear!, Nerdy Birdy, and tons more. He frequently visits schools and his highly participatory presentations are a blast for kids and teachers alike. He lives in the Chicago area with his wife, two kids, four cats, and between three and ten fish, depending on the day.
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November 20, 2025
this series is so stinkin cute; yarn is everything is arguably the creepiest story in this creepy tales series! from winona’s obsession to winning to the facial features of the characters, i was chilled to the bone lol
August 16, 2026
I wouldn’t normally include books I’ve read to my child at bedtime with my Goodreads stats or progress (nor as part of the never ending reading challenge) but this is definitely an exception and requires a top rating.
The Jasper Rabbit series of books, as well as the offshoot series “Creepy Tales”, are all fantastic and wonderfully spooky (and so funny), for both the little ones and the grown ups reading these stories out loud.
The books themselves are so well made with perfect glossy pages that really showcases the incredible artwork. And it enhances the reading experience too. The perfect combination for the macabre silliness that unfolds as you turn the pages.
Did I mention the artwork? And the colors? Wow. The color palette within really is perfection and plays an essential and important role in each of these funnily frightening (and cautionary) tales.
The author and the artist masterfully combine their talents to deliver the perfect blend of anthropomorphic spookiness as our heroine Winona Mole falls deep under the spell of a mysterious and powerful crocheting hook. Will Winona’s dream of winning the title of “Ultimate Yarn Master” and one MILLION balls of yarn on the hit reality show “Yarn is Everything!” come true?
I will say no more. The ending….must be read to be believed.
Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown have crafted something very special and truly unique.
Part Alfred Hitchcock, part Rod Serling, and part Beatrix Potter.
And all Creepy….
The Jasper Rabbit series of books, as well as the offshoot series “Creepy Tales”, are all fantastic and wonderfully spooky (and so funny), for both the little ones and the grown ups reading these stories out loud.
The books themselves are so well made with perfect glossy pages that really showcases the incredible artwork. And it enhances the reading experience too. The perfect combination for the macabre silliness that unfolds as you turn the pages.
Did I mention the artwork? And the colors? Wow. The color palette within really is perfection and plays an essential and important role in each of these funnily frightening (and cautionary) tales.
The author and the artist masterfully combine their talents to deliver the perfect blend of anthropomorphic spookiness as our heroine Winona Mole falls deep under the spell of a mysterious and powerful crocheting hook. Will Winona’s dream of winning the title of “Ultimate Yarn Master” and one MILLION balls of yarn on the hit reality show “Yarn is Everything!” come true?
I will say no more. The ending….must be read to be believed.
Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown have crafted something very special and truly unique.
Part Alfred Hitchcock, part Rod Serling, and part Beatrix Potter.
And all Creepy….
August 16, 2026
Twilight Zone vibes for kids! A must read this spooky season!
September 19, 2026
This is really weird! Too strange for me, but two kids I know, ages 6 and 9 enjoyed it!
August 29, 2026
more like these books are everything
July 26, 2026
Copy provided by Young Adult Books Central
In this Twilight Zone style companion to Troubling Tonsils and Unsettling Salad, we meet Winona Mole, a young crocheting prodigy. Starting at the age of three with a scarf, she has graduated over the years to sweaters and a variety of amigurumi animals. She adores the television reality show, Yarn is Everything, where fiber artists compete to see who can make yarn versions of everyday objects. Winona was not happy with her own creations, but after a visit to a yarn museum where a replica of the fabled Spirit Hook made it's way into her project bag, she practices making crocheted items that look... freakishly realistic. Her father eats half of a wool sandwich before he realizes it, and mentions that Winona should apply to be on the Yarn is Everything show. She's accepted, and her crocheting escalates. She even turns in a math paper that is entirely crocheted! Her parents often find her in her room, wrapped in scarves, talking to herself about her hobby. When she gets on the show, she is competing against two much older crafters, and is worried that her crocheted sushi and green sea fan coral won't be authentic enough. Winona wants to win, but has her hobby become all consuming?
This series started with the picture book, Creepy Carrots, and the Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales spin off is perfect for elementary readers who want slightly scary chapter books. The tone is oddly serious for such a silly tale, and the black and gray illustrations with touches of teal support this beautifully. Winona is so joyful about her craft at first, but like any obsession, it spirals into the darker side when she becomes obsessed with turning everything around her into a yarn versions of itself.
There's even a Rod Serling-esque narrator, a bunny in a suit, at the beginning, introducing the tale. We can tell that the crochet hook is somehow evil; it's got a creepy teal glow to it. How did it get into Winona's bag? What effect does it have on her? We don't really know, in the same way that the Twilight Zone episodes where often a bit vague. After all, what's scarier than uncertainty?
It's hard to find scary books for early elementary grades; it has to be just the right blend of creepy and comical, so it's scary without giving children nightmares. This is perfect for readers who like the shivering thrills of Schwartz's I Can Read Books In A Dark, Dark Room, Preller and Bruno's Scary Tales series, or for that great aunt in your life who turns out way too many toilet roll covers.
Ms. Yingling
In this Twilight Zone style companion to Troubling Tonsils and Unsettling Salad, we meet Winona Mole, a young crocheting prodigy. Starting at the age of three with a scarf, she has graduated over the years to sweaters and a variety of amigurumi animals. She adores the television reality show, Yarn is Everything, where fiber artists compete to see who can make yarn versions of everyday objects. Winona was not happy with her own creations, but after a visit to a yarn museum where a replica of the fabled Spirit Hook made it's way into her project bag, she practices making crocheted items that look... freakishly realistic. Her father eats half of a wool sandwich before he realizes it, and mentions that Winona should apply to be on the Yarn is Everything show. She's accepted, and her crocheting escalates. She even turns in a math paper that is entirely crocheted! Her parents often find her in her room, wrapped in scarves, talking to herself about her hobby. When she gets on the show, she is competing against two much older crafters, and is worried that her crocheted sushi and green sea fan coral won't be authentic enough. Winona wants to win, but has her hobby become all consuming?
This series started with the picture book, Creepy Carrots, and the Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales spin off is perfect for elementary readers who want slightly scary chapter books. The tone is oddly serious for such a silly tale, and the black and gray illustrations with touches of teal support this beautifully. Winona is so joyful about her craft at first, but like any obsession, it spirals into the darker side when she becomes obsessed with turning everything around her into a yarn versions of itself.
There's even a Rod Serling-esque narrator, a bunny in a suit, at the beginning, introducing the tale. We can tell that the crochet hook is somehow evil; it's got a creepy teal glow to it. How did it get into Winona's bag? What effect does it have on her? We don't really know, in the same way that the Twilight Zone episodes where often a bit vague. After all, what's scarier than uncertainty?
It's hard to find scary books for early elementary grades; it has to be just the right blend of creepy and comical, so it's scary without giving children nightmares. This is perfect for readers who like the shivering thrills of Schwartz's I Can Read Books In A Dark, Dark Room, Preller and Bruno's Scary Tales series, or for that great aunt in your life who turns out way too many toilet roll covers.
Ms. Yingling
September 22, 2026
I thought this was a great story! It was a fun, entertaining read about a mole named Winona Mole who liked her quaint, quiet little town of Hinderberry Falls. Winona Mole lives with her dog Toby and she enjoys crocheting. From the age of 3, Winona has had a crochet hook in her hands, and some yarn close by. Winona has become quite an artist with yarn over the years!
Winona and along with the entire nation have been fixated on the reality show Yarn Is Everything! Daily, contestants go head-to-head competing to see who can create the most realistic creation out of yarn. The competition is fierce as the contestants’ crochet items that, when placed beside the real item, are hard to decipher. Obsessed with this show, Winona watches intently. She’s good, she knows how to crochet, she’s been doing this art her whole life, yet when she attempts to duplicate the items that she sees on the television, she falls short. Her creations do not match what has just won the prize, Winona items look crocheted. They don’t look real; they look like yarn. How can they be that good?? What is Winona missing?
For her birthday, Winona and her father drive three hours to visit a museum. It’s the Museum of Woolen Arts and Yarn Stitchery, a trip that changes her life. Although the museum houses many different types of yarn crafts, Winona is only there to see the exhibits on crochet. It was the best birthday present ever! Winona is still buzzing with excitement when they return home and she unpacks. Inside her bag, Winona discovers an identical replica of the Spirit Hook, a crochet hook that they saw at the museum, and she’s excited about this surprise birthday present from her dad. With her new crochet hook, Winona crochets like never before.
This book was fun. I liked how Winona is determined with her craft. She continues to create and to try to get better. When she gets the new hook, she knows something has changed but she doesn’t let it get to her head. Her impatience was hilarious, “ But when she checked three minutes later, she was frustrated to find there was no response from the good people at Yarn is Everything! Productions.” She had only weeks to train and boy, she trained. The ending was funny and well, a mystery.
Winona and along with the entire nation have been fixated on the reality show Yarn Is Everything! Daily, contestants go head-to-head competing to see who can create the most realistic creation out of yarn. The competition is fierce as the contestants’ crochet items that, when placed beside the real item, are hard to decipher. Obsessed with this show, Winona watches intently. She’s good, she knows how to crochet, she’s been doing this art her whole life, yet when she attempts to duplicate the items that she sees on the television, she falls short. Her creations do not match what has just won the prize, Winona items look crocheted. They don’t look real; they look like yarn. How can they be that good?? What is Winona missing?
For her birthday, Winona and her father drive three hours to visit a museum. It’s the Museum of Woolen Arts and Yarn Stitchery, a trip that changes her life. Although the museum houses many different types of yarn crafts, Winona is only there to see the exhibits on crochet. It was the best birthday present ever! Winona is still buzzing with excitement when they return home and she unpacks. Inside her bag, Winona discovers an identical replica of the Spirit Hook, a crochet hook that they saw at the museum, and she’s excited about this surprise birthday present from her dad. With her new crochet hook, Winona crochets like never before.
This book was fun. I liked how Winona is determined with her craft. She continues to create and to try to get better. When she gets the new hook, she knows something has changed but she doesn’t let it get to her head. Her impatience was hilarious, “ But when she checked three minutes later, she was frustrated to find there was no response from the good people at Yarn is Everything! Productions.” She had only weeks to train and boy, she trained. The ending was funny and well, a mystery.
August 24, 2026
This first chapter book is great for kids who like reading spooky stories. It's scary without being too frightening for the target audience, and there is plenty of comic relief throughout. I enjoyed the narrator's voice, and the book includes some great wordplay and funny asides.
The book doesn't explain all of its mysteries. Rather, it leans into the uncertainty, in the style of The Twilight Zone. Kids who want more of an explanation of how things work, or why they happen the way they do, may be disappointed. I personally found it difficult to suspend disbelief at several points. This reduces the scare factor, in my opinion. the unbelievable elements of the story make this not land as hard.
This story is more predictable than previous volumes in the series, and how much it will appeal to kids will vary. The publisher is marketing this for kids ages 5-9, and few of those readers will have ever experienced crochet. The first two books in this series focus on kid-centric concepts like getting your tonsils out and not wanting to eat vegetables. The topic of this book will appeal more to adult audiences, and while it will amuse many parents, teachers, and librarians, I'm not sure how this storyline will go over with kids.
I received a temporary digital copy from the publisher through NetGalley, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
The book doesn't explain all of its mysteries. Rather, it leans into the uncertainty, in the style of The Twilight Zone. Kids who want more of an explanation of how things work, or why they happen the way they do, may be disappointed. I personally found it difficult to suspend disbelief at several points. This reduces the scare factor, in my opinion. the unbelievable elements of the story make this not land as hard.
This story is more predictable than previous volumes in the series, and how much it will appeal to kids will vary. The publisher is marketing this for kids ages 5-9, and few of those readers will have ever experienced crochet. The first two books in this series focus on kid-centric concepts like getting your tonsils out and not wanting to eat vegetables. The topic of this book will appeal more to adult audiences, and while it will amuse many parents, teachers, and librarians, I'm not sure how this storyline will go over with kids.
I received a temporary digital copy from the publisher through NetGalley, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
August 12, 2026
Okay, I’m going to need an audio version of this with someone narrating in the style of Rod Serling. For real. This one was quite the creepy tale! Winona Mole loves yarn. Crocheting yarn. She loves it so much that, for her ninth birthday, her father takes her to a crochet and yarn museum. At the museum, she finds many amazing things, but the most amazing one comes free. It is a little crochet hook, somehow slipped into her backpack. Winona starts crocheting like she never did before with this new hook. She’s working on perfecting her ability to make crocheted items look real like they do on her favorite show, “Yarn is Everything.”
But her gift has a price. And that price is obsession. Winona Mole becomes so good at replicas of food and other items, she fools others into thinking they are real. She signs up for the show. But will she ever be good enough to win? And, if she is good enough, what will be the price? After all, nothing is free, not even a crochet hook. This one had me shivering and I’m a grown adult! Also, it was plenty funny!
The illustration combined with the superb writing make this one a hit for the future Goosebumps crowd!
Mia’s 3rd Year of Books: Days 154 and 155
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But her gift has a price. And that price is obsession. Winona Mole becomes so good at replicas of food and other items, she fools others into thinking they are real. She signs up for the show. But will she ever be good enough to win? And, if she is good enough, what will be the price? After all, nothing is free, not even a crochet hook. This one had me shivering and I’m a grown adult! Also, it was plenty funny!
The illustration combined with the superb writing make this one a hit for the future Goosebumps crowd!
Mia’s 3rd Year of Books: Days 154 and 155
#FirsttoCheckOut
July 23, 2026
In YARN IS EVERYTHING, the third installment of the Aaron Reynolds JASPER RABBIT’S CREEPY TALES! series, readers meet Winona Mole, a young crochet artist. After a visit to the Museum of Woolen Arts, she ends up with an enchanted hook in her possession. This magical tool levels her crochet projects up to the point that they appear almost real. Her reward is being selected to be a contestant on her favorite competition show, Yarn Is Everything! After practicing relentlessly, will her hard work pay off or will something unexpected happen?
The short chapters, accompanied by Peter Brown’s grayscale artwork with punches of bold teal blue, will hold reader attention as suspense builds throughout the story until a surprising culminating event at the competition. The author uses Winona’s single-minded focus on crocheting as a cautionary tale that reads as both creepy and comedic and includes just the right amount of horror for young and striving readers making the jump to a chapter book format. In my crochet-crazy school, I know this one will be a hit.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sharing an eARC with me.
The short chapters, accompanied by Peter Brown’s grayscale artwork with punches of bold teal blue, will hold reader attention as suspense builds throughout the story until a surprising culminating event at the competition. The author uses Winona’s single-minded focus on crocheting as a cautionary tale that reads as both creepy and comedic and includes just the right amount of horror for young and striving readers making the jump to a chapter book format. In my crochet-crazy school, I know this one will be a hit.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sharing an eARC with me.
April 23, 2026
I read Yarn is Everything, the third of Aaron Reynold’s “Jasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales” along with my 8-year-old. We have enjoyed the previous two books as well as Reynold’s other books and were excited to start this one.
In the book, Yarn is Everything, Winona Mole is a serious crocheter and dreams of being on the crafting show “Yarn is Everything”. When a mysterious crochet hook comes into her possession, her dreams become a reality as she is invited to be the youngest crafter to be on the show. In the build up to the show, Winona’s desire to create crotched works of art that are indistinguishable from real items becomes an obsession and she spends more and more time creating works of art.
While we found this to be the creepiest of the three “Creepy Tales” books, it did not draw us in as much as the previous two. This might be because my own child is not particularly into crafting and therefore didn’t connect with the idea as much. We will definitely be continuing the series.
Rating 3.5/5
Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing, for this eARC for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
In the book, Yarn is Everything, Winona Mole is a serious crocheter and dreams of being on the crafting show “Yarn is Everything”. When a mysterious crochet hook comes into her possession, her dreams become a reality as she is invited to be the youngest crafter to be on the show. In the build up to the show, Winona’s desire to create crotched works of art that are indistinguishable from real items becomes an obsession and she spends more and more time creating works of art.
While we found this to be the creepiest of the three “Creepy Tales” books, it did not draw us in as much as the previous two. This might be because my own child is not particularly into crafting and therefore didn’t connect with the idea as much. We will definitely be continuing the series.
Rating 3.5/5
Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing, for this eARC for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
We recently read Yarn is Everything by Aaron Reynolds as a class, and I’ll start by saying the premise is definitely unique. My 4th graders were especially excited to dive in because they’ve enjoyed Reynolds’ previous books, and there was a lot of anticipation going in.
That said, this one didn’t quite land the way we had hoped. While the concept is creative and quirky, it struggled to hold my students’ attention over time. The humor and style that work so well in Reynolds’ picture books didn’t seem to translate as effectively into a longer chapter book format.
I’ve really enjoyed many of Reynolds’ books over the years, which made this one a bit disappointing for us. It’s not without its moments, but overall, it wasn’t as engaging or memorable as we expected. This might still appeal to readers who enjoy offbeat, unusual stories, but for our classroom, it didn’t quite stick.
That said, this one didn’t quite land the way we had hoped. While the concept is creative and quirky, it struggled to hold my students’ attention over time. The humor and style that work so well in Reynolds’ picture books didn’t seem to translate as effectively into a longer chapter book format.
I’ve really enjoyed many of Reynolds’ books over the years, which made this one a bit disappointing for us. It’s not without its moments, but overall, it wasn’t as engaging or memorable as we expected. This might still appeal to readers who enjoy offbeat, unusual stories, but for our classroom, it didn’t quite stick.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received an electronic ARC from Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing through NetGalley.
This series continues to be fun with just enough creepiness for elementary readers. In this third book, Winona Mole learns that a hobby should not take over your entire life. In her case, she loves to crochet. When a mysterious crochet hook appears, she allows it to dominate her thoughts and life. She is chosen to be part of a TV show "Yarn is Everything." She devotes all of her time to perfecting her crocheted items so they can't be separated from the real items. The ending is mysterious and leaves readers wondering.
Reynolds weaves this mystery through the humor of these short books. Together with Peter Brown's illustrations, the tone is set for this and future adventures. I love how serious Jasper Rabbit is as he introduces the stories and wraps up the conclusions.
This series continues to be fun with just enough creepiness for elementary readers. In this third book, Winona Mole learns that a hobby should not take over your entire life. In her case, she loves to crochet. When a mysterious crochet hook appears, she allows it to dominate her thoughts and life. She is chosen to be part of a TV show "Yarn is Everything." She devotes all of her time to perfecting her crocheted items so they can't be separated from the real items. The ending is mysterious and leaves readers wondering.
Reynolds weaves this mystery through the humor of these short books. Together with Peter Brown's illustrations, the tone is set for this and future adventures. I love how serious Jasper Rabbit is as he introduces the stories and wraps up the conclusions.
September 24, 2026
When 9yo Winona Mole finds a rune inscribed crochet hook in her bag, an identical replica of the storied Spirit Hook, her crochet skills improve dramatically. Soon, Winona could create crocheted yarn versions of almost anything. Maybe she should go on her favorite show "Yarn is Everything"!
Oh! I loved Yarn is Everything! The story is set up like an episode of Twilight Zone, which will probably be lost on the readers but their grandparents will get it. The pages are printed on black glossy pages, and the color is a neon blue, highlighting her hook and occasionally other focus items. I know the intended audience is familiar with reality competition shows, so Yarn is Everything is an essential purchase for me. Now I need to read the rest of the series.
Oh! I loved Yarn is Everything! The story is set up like an episode of Twilight Zone, which will probably be lost on the readers but their grandparents will get it. The pages are printed on black glossy pages, and the color is a neon blue, highlighting her hook and occasionally other focus items. I know the intended audience is familiar with reality competition shows, so Yarn is Everything is an essential purchase for me. Now I need to read the rest of the series.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
As diehard Aaron Reynolds fans, we had to pick up Yarn is Everything. I read this aloud to my five-year-old daughter and was honestly surprised by how engaged she stayed—it’s a bit longer than her usual favorites like Creepy Pair of Underwear, but the creative and clever storytelling kept her hooked.
It is such an unexpected and fun read. I pride myself on finding books that parents won’t mind reading on repeat, and this definitely fits the bill; there were actually several parts I found even funnier than my daughter did! While it might not be his strongest book to date, it is still incredibly entertaining. Another clever addition to our home library.
It is such an unexpected and fun read. I pride myself on finding books that parents won’t mind reading on repeat, and this definitely fits the bill; there were actually several parts I found even funnier than my daughter did! While it might not be his strongest book to date, it is still incredibly entertaining. Another clever addition to our home library.
July 14, 2026
Happy Pub Day to “Yarn is Everything!” By Aaron Reynolds🧶
This is the latest entry into Jasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales. This time we hear the tale of Winona Mole and how her crochet skills get “creepy” good. This series is an amazing read aloud for young kids who are ready for a slightly longer and more complex stories. We are super fans (Creepy Carrots is missing because we’ve literally read it until our pages started to fall out) and we highly recommend!
Thanks to NetGalley & @SimonKids for the complimentary copy of this ebook. Physical copy purchased by me. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
This is the latest entry into Jasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales. This time we hear the tale of Winona Mole and how her crochet skills get “creepy” good. This series is an amazing read aloud for young kids who are ready for a slightly longer and more complex stories. We are super fans (Creepy Carrots is missing because we’ve literally read it until our pages started to fall out) and we highly recommend!
Thanks to NetGalley & @SimonKids for the complimentary copy of this ebook. Physical copy purchased by me. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Review copy courtesy of Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers through Edelweiss
Having read the first two in the "Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales" series, I felt like this was finally a perfectly crafted book that actually succeeded in delivering the concept and synopsis, and ending up with a great spooky story. "Yarn is Everything" is a show within the series that is like "Cake or Real?" for crocheters, and Winona Mole is dying to be on the show. Lucky (or not) she comes across a magic crochet hook with a past...
Having read the first two in the "Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales" series, I felt like this was finally a perfectly crafted book that actually succeeded in delivering the concept and synopsis, and ending up with a great spooky story. "Yarn is Everything" is a show within the series that is like "Cake or Real?" for crocheters, and Winona Mole is dying to be on the show. Lucky (or not) she comes across a magic crochet hook with a past...
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Mom take:
This one hits that sweet spot - just enough “creepy” to be exciting, balanced with humor so it never feels too heavy. It kept my kids engaged start to finish, and the familiar Jasper Rabbit illustrations are dramatic, moody, and so fun to look at.
11-year-old:
“It wasn’t really that spooky, but it was interesting and fun to read. I liked how the story built up and the pictures made it more exciting.”
8-year-old:
“I liked it because it was a little creepy but also funny. The yarn hook part was silly and I liked the pictures with the blue coloring.”
This one hits that sweet spot - just enough “creepy” to be exciting, balanced with humor so it never feels too heavy. It kept my kids engaged start to finish, and the familiar Jasper Rabbit illustrations are dramatic, moody, and so fun to look at.
11-year-old:
“It wasn’t really that spooky, but it was interesting and fun to read. I liked how the story built up and the pictures made it more exciting.”
8-year-old:
“I liked it because it was a little creepy but also funny. The yarn hook part was silly and I liked the pictures with the blue coloring.”
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
I read this book with my 7yo son & my 9yo daughter, we read it all in one sitting and the kids absolutely loved it.
The creep factor was fun, it wasn't so creepy and scary that my kids were uninterested or uncomfortable, it was a good, very benign creepy.
I am a crocheter and my daughter is in the process of learning herself so it was also fun for her to read something that was thematic to her current hobby!
Definitely a fun read && my kiddos really wanna get a physical copy when it's released!
I read this book with my 7yo son & my 9yo daughter, we read it all in one sitting and the kids absolutely loved it.
The creep factor was fun, it wasn't so creepy and scary that my kids were uninterested or uncomfortable, it was a good, very benign creepy.
I am a crocheter and my daughter is in the process of learning herself so it was also fun for her to read something that was thematic to her current hobby!
Definitely a fun read && my kiddos really wanna get a physical copy when it's released!
July 16, 2026
Another fantastic installment in the "Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales" series! Author Aaron Reynolds really captures the vibe and tone of the old Twilight Zone series on which these stories seem to be modeled.
Winona the mole comes into possession of a magical crochet hook. Now she can crochet as never before, creating items in yarn that look exactly like the real thing. She goes on a crochet reality show and wins! But what happens when a fun hobby turns into obsession to win? Be careful what you wish for...
Winona the mole comes into possession of a magical crochet hook. Now she can crochet as never before, creating items in yarn that look exactly like the real thing. She goes on a crochet reality show and wins! But what happens when a fun hobby turns into obsession to win? Be careful what you wish for...
July 28, 2026
Aaron Reynolds is at it again with his spooky children's tales, this one being a beginner chapter book following Winona Mole as she perfects her crochet skills.
While this one felt a tad bit predictable to me as an adult reader, it was still gripping and spooky in a way that young readers will most definitely enjoy. As always, I love the "The Twilight Zone" vibes and the creepy illustrations. I will always recommend Reynold's books for children who love a bit of friendly spook!
Thank you, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
While this one felt a tad bit predictable to me as an adult reader, it was still gripping and spooky in a way that young readers will most definitely enjoy. As always, I love the "The Twilight Zone" vibes and the creepy illustrations. I will always recommend Reynold's books for children who love a bit of friendly spook!
Thank you, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 9, 2026
Winona Mole loves to crochet. She also loves watching her favorite TV show "Yarn is Everything". It is a reality competition for folks who crochet. Winona is very talented with crocheting but not THAT talented. At least, not until her 9th birthday. That is the day a very special crochet hook appears magically in her backpack. Obviously a gift from her father. Or was it?
Jasper presents us with yet another cautionary tale - don't let beloved hobbies turn into obsessions - especially when they translate into an obsession for winning!
Jasper presents us with yet another cautionary tale - don't let beloved hobbies turn into obsessions - especially when they translate into an obsession for winning!
August 28, 2026
3.75
This book had a bit more... I don't know that depth is the right word. On top of being a possession story, it also delves into the perfectionism mindset and how it affects a person's life. I think there are some kids out there who can understand how Winona had to have every creation be absolutely perfect, and kicking herself when it wasn't. Surprisingly, the little epilogue told by Jasper this time around was a bit horrifying.
This book had a bit more... I don't know that depth is the right word. On top of being a possession story, it also delves into the perfectionism mindset and how it affects a person's life. I think there are some kids out there who can understand how Winona had to have every creation be absolutely perfect, and kicking herself when it wasn't. Surprisingly, the little epilogue told by Jasper this time around was a bit horrifying.
September 22, 2026
This one was actually creepy—and I mean that in the best way! Yarn Is Everything really surprised me with how unsettling it could get. Aaron Reynolds did a great job creating a creepy atmosphere that builds throughout the story and makes you genuinely wonder what is going to happen next.
I especially liked how something as ordinary and harmless as yarn could be turned into something so strange and eerie. The story had that perfect mix of weird, spooky, and unsettling without going too far. Out of the Jasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales books, this one definitely delivered on the “creepy” for me!
I especially liked how something as ordinary and harmless as yarn could be turned into something so strange and eerie. The story had that perfect mix of weird, spooky, and unsettling without going too far. Out of the Jasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales books, this one definitely delivered on the “creepy” for me!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Winona loves one thing more than anything else: crocheting. She comes into possession of a crochet hook that seems to help her skills overnight... but at what cost?
I've now read all three titles in this series and definitely think they are better suited to older elementary aged kids based on content and length. The illustrations are fun, but there are fewer than in the shorter Jasper books.
Thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for an eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
I've now read all three titles in this series and definitely think they are better suited to older elementary aged kids based on content and length. The illustrations are fun, but there are fewer than in the shorter Jasper books.
Thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for an eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
July 24, 2026
I put this book on hold at the library because I thought the title was funny.
I picked up this book at the library to flip through and have a cute giggle.
And next thing I knew I'd read the whole thing, laughing all the way at this perfectly ordinary book about getting way to into crochet and becoming one with the yarn. Happens to the best of us, honestly. RIP little mole girl.
But seriously, devoured in one sitting, hilarious with creepy vibes. Cute art. What more could I want?
I picked up this book at the library to flip through and have a cute giggle.
And next thing I knew I'd read the whole thing, laughing all the way at this perfectly ordinary book about getting way to into crochet and becoming one with the yarn. Happens to the best of us, honestly. RIP little mole girl.
But seriously, devoured in one sitting, hilarious with creepy vibes. Cute art. What more could I want?
August 13, 2026
This is a cautionary tale for kids with a morale at the end.
I like these creepy tales. This one is about 9 yr old Winona, she loves to crochet and came upon this crochet hook that helps her be a Crochet Master, but instead she was obsessed, not with crocheting which was what she enjoyed, but winning. The example and story was funny, the ending was surprising, but the message delivered just fine.
Thanks NetGalley & Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for the ARC
I like these creepy tales. This one is about 9 yr old Winona, she loves to crochet and came upon this crochet hook that helps her be a Crochet Master, but instead she was obsessed, not with crocheting which was what she enjoyed, but winning. The example and story was funny, the ending was surprising, but the message delivered just fine.
Thanks NetGalley & Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for the ARC
September 18, 2026
If you know kids who are ready for chapter books and like the Creepy series by Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown, you might want to encourage them to try Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales.
I just finished reading Yarn is Everything. Crocheting gets creepy in this one! I liked this one because it isn't too scary, and there's a twist at the end!
☺️Thank you @netgalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for my gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I just finished reading Yarn is Everything. Crocheting gets creepy in this one! I liked this one because it isn't too scary, and there's a twist at the end!
☺️Thank you @netgalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for my gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
4 stars
I read an advanced digital copy courtesy of the publisher and Edelweiss.
Winona Mole is obsessed with crocheting. After a visit to a textiles museum, she begins a frantic crocheting marathon with a possibly enchanted crochet hook. She even earns a spot on her favorite show, a reality competition show called YARN IS EVERYTHING, of course.
I read an advanced digital copy courtesy of the publisher and Edelweiss.
Winona Mole is obsessed with crocheting. After a visit to a textiles museum, she begins a frantic crocheting marathon with a possibly enchanted crochet hook. She even earns a spot on her favorite show, a reality competition show called YARN IS EVERYTHING, of course.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
ARC Copy...The creepy level of the stories is still high in this spin off series and with a lot of oh my this is sadistic humor too added in. As a yarn lover with complete sanity over my craft, I was laughing my head off. It true however one can make anything out of yarn although to that level of detail like in this tale is wild stretch!
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