Rot, the cutest in the world!
Record details
- ISBN: 9781481467629 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 148146762X (hardcover)
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Physical Description:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
print - Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2017]
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Subject: | Potatoes Fiction Self-esteem Fiction Contests Fiction Beauty, Personal Fiction |
Genre: | Humorous fiction. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Erlanger Branch | E CLANT B (Text) | 33126020998898 | Easy | Available | - |
Independence Branch | E CLANT B (Text) | 33126020998872 | Easy | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2017 November
PreS-Gr 1âRot is a mutant potato with sparse hair, unibrow, nubby teeth, and asymmetrical eyes. And, like most mutant potatoes, he likes eating, games, and contests of all sorts. So when Rot sees a sign for the Cutest in the World contest, he immediately enters. His opponents are an adorable baby bunny, a cuddly kitten, and a jolly, pink jellyfish. They are less than supportive of Rot's chances of winning. In fact, they are downright unpleasant. After deciding not to eat them because that would be mean and probably cause indigestion, Rot attempts to enhance his cuteness by adopting bunny ears, whiskers, and becoming pink and jolly. None of this makes Rot feel any cuter so he just decides to be himself. In a twist, Rot wins the contest, which is judged by what appear to be a mutant banana, apple, and pear. Clanton's use of speech and thought bubbles, dynamic text placement, varying font styles and sizes, ample white space, and great facial expression all make for a fun (and fun to read) tale of self-acceptance.
Copyright 2018 School Library Journal.VERDICT An entertaining and irreverent take on self-confidence; a strong choice for large collections.âCatherine Callegari, Reston Regional Library, VA