Birdwell’s Pre-K teachers and paras brought a little spooky fun and plenty of smiles to Red Ribbon Week by dressing as the unforgettable carrots from the picture book Creepy Carrots! Their costumes helped bring a favorite story to life during Storybook Character Dress-Up Day.
Written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown, Creepy Carrots! follows Jasper Rabbit, who loves eating carrots until he begins to suspect they are following him. Its playful suspense and surprising ending make it a fun story to share with young readers.
The Pre-K team’s coordinated costumes celebrated the creativity and imagination that books inspire. Seeing their teachers become storybook characters gave students another reason to get excited about reading and discover the adventures waiting inside a book.
Storybook Character Dress-Up Day added a literary twist to Birdwell’s Red Ribbon Week activities, connecting a schoolwide celebration with the joy of storytelling. The teachers’ participation showed how a simple costume can spark conversations about characters, favorite stories, and reading.
Thank you to our Pre-K teachers and paras for bringing enthusiasm, teamwork, and a touch of creepy carrot mischief to the celebration! Their creativity helped make the day memorable while reminding students that books can inspire fun far beyond the final page.