Tot the Toad Makes a Mess

Written and illustrated by Jim Benton

Part of the Tot the Toad series

A grumpy toad battles bedtime and dinner in a hilarious showdown.

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40 pages· ~520L· AR ~3

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Tot the Toad, a grumpy little amphibian who detests cleaning, bedtime, and dinner. With a big attitude and a penchant for routine, Tot's antics mirror every child's stubborn moments. As he faces the dreaded dinner time, will Tot's grouchy demeanor win, or will he find a way to turn his frown upside down? Dive into this laugh-out-loud tale where every picky eater and their exasperated parents will find a piece of themselves. Discover how Tot's evening unfolds in this charming, relatable story filled with humor and heart.

From the publisher

Pig the Pug meets Pete the Cat in this hilarious new series starring a grumpy little toad with a big attitude. From the mind of master humorist Jim Benton! Tot the Toad is just like every grouchy kid: he doesn’t want to clean up after himself, or go to bed, or do his homework. He hates loud noises, new situations, and anything that throws off his routine. And tonight, he definitely doesn’t want to eat dinner! Relatable to picky kids and annoyed parents alike, this contrarian amphibian will turn even the biggest frowns upside down.Jim Benton is known for creating lovably grumpy characters like Catwad, Franny K. Stein, and Jamie Kelly (Dear Dumb Diary). Now he’s bringing his trademark humor and illustrations to this hilarious new picture book!

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