Rot, the Bravest in the World!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Rot, the Bravest in the World!

Written and illustrated by Ben Clanton

Part of the Rot series

A mutant potato must conquer his fear of a mysterious creature lurking in the mud.

3.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 377 ratings
40 pages· 446 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD420L
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Bookroo's summary

Rot, a playful mutant potato, adores mud. But when he discovers the ultimate mud pit, his excitement turns to fear. His brother warns of the Squirm, a slippery, slimy creature hiding in the muck. Now, Rot must find the courage to face his fears and dive into the unknown. Will he overcome the Squirm and reclaim his love for mud? Join Rot on a brave adventure filled with unexpected challenges and slimy surprises.

From the publisher

Rot faces a scary, squirmy new challenge and finds what makes him feel brave in this sweet and slimy companion to Rot, the Cutest in the World!

Rot is a mutant potato. Like most mutant potatoes, Rot loves mud. He plays games in it, he eats it, he even sleeps in it! So, when Rot sees the most magnificent, messy mud pit ever, he can’t wait to dive right in.

But then, Rot’s big brother warns him: Watch out for the Squirm! The Squirm is slippery and slimy and gross and grimy, and it lives in the beloved mud. Now, Rot’s too scared to jump into the puddle. Can anything help him feel brave enough to take the plunge and face…the Squirm?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
446
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD420L
Themes & topics
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3.0

“Understanding that the illustrations are purposefully "gross" . . . they still look gross! The story is fine (conquering your fears, some sibling dynamics, etc.) but not my cup of tea.”

Marmee

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
511682
Publication
Published
May 12, 2020
First published
June 16, 2020
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
Typewriter
Illustration details
Watercolors, colored pencils, potato stamps, and digital collage.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481467643

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