Rot, The Cutest in the World

Author: Ben Clanton

Reviewer: Heather Fellenstein, Children’s Services Associate, Moore Public Library

Mutant potatoes, adorable fluffy animals and a great moral about self-acceptance and being proud of what makes us unique? What’s not to love?

This hilarious read aloud is the story of a young mutant potato who loves competitions and games. Once he learns there is a cutest in the world competition coming up in his town, he knows he has to enter. Mutant potatoes and cuteness don’t go together you say? Well, this little tale might surprise you. Filled with laugh out loud text and a great chance to hone your read aloud skills, “Rot, The Cutest in the World” is a fantastic book to share with the whole family to tickle everyone’s funny bones.

If you enjoy the humor of Mo Willems and other such comedic children’s book authors, consider this book a perfect read alike. The pictures are fun and cartoonlike and the text is best for children on a second grade reading level and up.

For more information on finding a copy of Rot, the Cutest in The World and other funny read alouds, please feel free to visit the Moore Public Library Children’s Services Desk or call us at 405-793-4347.

Editor's note: this book review previously ran in the September 2018 issue of Moore Monthly