Mariajo Illustrajo: Oh, Carrots! (free event)

Saturday 3rd May 2025, 10am

Storysmith, 236 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1JD

We are delighted to welcome back Mariajo Illustrajo to the shop after a packed-out event for her last book, I Hate Love Books! This time she’ll be introducing us to her beautiful new story, Oh, Carrots!, which stars a solitary rabbit and his new friend, who is – yes – a boisterous carrot.

There will be a storytime reading of the new book, a live draw-along, and a chance to create your very own animal/vegetable pairing…

This event is free to attend and suitable for ages 3+. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Pre-order your copy of Oh, Carrots! for a special discounted price (RRP £12.99) when you book!

Booking is only required for children! It’s not necessary to reserve a ticket for accompanying adults.

Price range: £0.00 through £10.00

Description

About Mariajo Illustrajo

Mariajo Ilustrajo is an award-winning Spanish illustrator based in the UK. She completed her MA in Children’s Illustration from the prestigious Cambridge School of Art, before going on to be crowned the overall winner of the World Illustration Awards. Her debut picture book, Flooded, has been translated into 20 languages and won the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration.

About Oh, Carrots!

From the award-winning creator of I Love Books comes a humorous and heartfelt tale about the value of kindness and the magic of making new friends. Oh, Carrots! is the perfect choice for young children as they begin to navigate their first friendships. 

Mr Rabbit lives alone, and do you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea, and gardening – but sometimes it can get a little too quiet… 

Luckily, Spring has arrived, and that means Mr Rabbit can plant his favourite vegetable – carrots! 

With some love, sunshine, and a little bit of singing, the carrots begin to grow. But one day, Mr Rabbit spots something unusual – a wiggling carrot top! He pulls and pulls, and out pops a walking, talking carrot. 

Carrot only wants to be Mr Rabbit’s friend, but Mr Rabbit just wants to be left alone! From leaving soil all over the sofa to rummaging through Mr Rabbit’s books, Carrot’s mischievous antics leave the solitary rabbit feeling a bit irritated. 

Yet, as the day unfolds, Mr Rabbit finds himself starting to enjoy the company. He’s so used to being all alone that he’s never even considered having a friend. Maybe now is the perfect time for that to change. 

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