{"product_id":"broccoli-is-trying-to-kill-me-9780823459612","title":"Broccoli Is Trying to Kill Me","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's one girl against an army of vegetables in this hilariously hyperbolic picture book about our leafy green (and red, orange, purple, and yellow) frenemies.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrownups say they're harmless, but kids know the truth: vegetables are dangerous! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDeep in the dark of the refrigerator, they make their devious plans. Spinach will try to smother you. The radishes are ready to rumble. The kale is clutching cutlery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd of all the evil veggies, broccoli is the worst. If you let it out of the vegetable drawer, it will attack before you can say \"I want mac and cheese instead!\" Your dad won't listen, anyway, and hiding under the table won't work, either. There's only one thing left to do... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTake a bite out of this giggle-worthy picture book with whimsical illustrations, perfect for picky eaters and veggie fans alike. Pairs nicely with \u003ci\u003eThe Bad Seed\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCreepy Carrots.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Katie Evans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Holiday House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.09h x 10.09w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780823459612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/12\/2025 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatie Evans is the mother of a vegetable-adverse kid, as well as a former newspaper and magazine writer. \u003ci\u003eBroccoli Is Trying to Kill Me\u003c\/i\u003e is her picture book debut. She lives with her family in Phoenix, Arizona. Visit her online at https: \/\/authorkatieevans.com\/ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSavannah Allen is the self-taught author\/illustrator of picture book \u003ci\u003eThe Nature Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a starred review from \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, and the illustrator of the Sprinkles and Swirls young graphic novel series. She lives in Nashville, where you might find her snacking (not on veggies) and soaking up life with her three little ones. Visit her online at SavannahLeeAllen.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Katie Evans \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47711867994269,"sku":"9780823459612","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_26d9c024-3ffb-47ca-8e2f-a7f2ed3844f4.jpg?v=1773170287","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/broccoli-is-trying-to-kill-me-9780823459612","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}