Rodzilla

Written by Rob Sanders · Illustrated by Dan Santat

A toddler's chaos turns a city into his playground. Can he be stopped?

3.5 Goodreads · 364 ratings

48 pages· 326 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD490L

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Bookroo's summary

Rodzilla, a toddler with monstrous energy, wreaks havoc across the city, which is actually his playpen. As chaos ensues, his parents struggle to contain his mighty antics. Will they manage to rein in their little monster before he takes one step too far? Follow this action-packed adventure told through a lively news report, where even the mightiest toddler needs a little help.

From the publisher

This just in! There’s a Rodzilla on the loose! Is he a monster…or just your typical toddler? Tune in for the full report in this riotous picture book from Rob Sanders and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat. Rodzilla is the mightiest toddler to ever roam the streets of the city. Marvel at the sight of his chubby monstrosity. Gaze at his toothless grin. Take a whiff of his…no, don’t do that. Only a mother could love such a creature. Rodzilla is taking over the city (that is really his playpen) and causing all sorts of chaos for its inhabitants (um, his parents). Can he be stopped before he toddles one step too far? Told as an action-packed news report, kids will love following Rodzilla on his mighty tear through the city, and ultimately back to his parents’ arms. Because sometimes even monsters need a little help.

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