Broccoli Is Trying to Kill Me

It'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.

Grownups say they're harmless, but kids know the truth: vegetables are dangerous!

Deep 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.

And 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...

Take a bite out of this giggle-worthy picture book with whimsical illustrations, perfect for picky eaters and veggie fans alike. Pairs nicely with The Bad Seed and Creepy Carrots.

Author: Katie Evans
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 03/03/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.09h x 10.09w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9780823459612
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/12/2025 pg. 1
Booklist 01/27/2026
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2025

About the Author
Katie Evans is the mother of a vegetable-adverse kid, as well as a former newspaper and magazine writer. Broccoli Is Trying to Kill Me is her picture book debut. She lives with her family in Phoenix, Arizona. Visit her online at https: //authorkatieevans.com/

Savannah Allen is the self-taught author/illustrator of picture book The Nature Journal, which received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, 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.