Rot

Written and illustrated by Ben Clanton

Part of the Rot series

A mutant potato enters a cuteness contest, facing adorable rivals.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,273 ratings

40 pages· 371 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

Rot, a mutant potato, eagerly enters the 'Cutest in the World' contest. But when he sees his competition—a baby bunny, a cuddly kitten, and a jolly jellyfish—his confidence wavers. Can Rot's unique charm win over the judges, or will he be overshadowed by his adorable rivals? Discover if this quirky potato can embrace his true self and find acceptance in a world of cuteness.

From the publisher

Rot, a mutant potato, enters a “Cutest in the World” contest but worries when he sees his competition.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 371
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD530L

Themes & topics

Books about vegetables Books about facing fears Books about being yourself Books about competition Books about self-esteem

What readers & critics say

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“While this book has a cute message of being yourself, the other contestants are not nice to him because he is different. This kind of behavior may encourage a little one to say something mean to someone who is different.”

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