by Carlyn Beccia
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RABBITS ARE CREEPY: And Other Reasons Why Pets are Horrible is a comedic nonfiction-flavored picture book that humorously skewers the idea of getting a pet by cataloging the 'terrible' traits of common (and not-so-common) animals, from rabbits and cats to tarantulas, goats, and monkeys. Each spread delivers a punchy, irreverent animal 'review' with deadpan humor and gross-out facts that will delight young readers and adults alike. The tone is laugh-out-loud funny, slightly edgy, and self-aware, reminiscent of books like 'No Monkeys, No Chocolate' or 'Seriously, I'm Kidding' but for kids. The book closes with a genuine, practical pet-choosing guide, balancing the humor with useful takeaways. Comparable titles include 'How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You' (The Oatmeal) and 'Be Careful of the Chicken Nuggets' or similar gross/funny kid nonfiction hybrids. Format is a picture book with spreads dedicated to each animal, likely heavily illustrated, targeting ages 5–8 with strong read-aloud and gift-book potential. The irreverent humor, list-based structure, and animal subject matter give it strong series and backlist potential.