Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe - Paperback

A clever rat, a pile of stolen potatoes, and a cautionary tale about sharing-with plenty of rhyme and charm.

"A charming rhyming tale of friendship and sharing." -BookBub

★ 2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Picture Books Winner

★ 2022 Page Turner Awards Picture Book Finalist

★ 2021 Story Monsters Approved Picture Books Winner

From the multi-award-winning author of The Night the Monsters Came comes a humorous read-aloud perfect for fans of sneaky rodents and moral mischief.

Zachary is a treat-loving rat who lives under a bakery. Each night, he nabs a single sweet, never too greedy... until one day, he spots a glorious sack of potatoes.

Unable to resist, Zachary takes more and more-without sharing a single bite. His friends warn him, but Zachary ignores them... until the baker notices his stash has vanished, and everything goes hilariously downhill.

Perfect for:

• Kids who love rhyming, silly stories
• Parents and teachers looking for fun tales with gentle lessons
• Storytime, bedtime, and fans of The Gruffalo or The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!

With vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe is a charming tale of greed, generosity, and one shrewd little rat who learns that life is sweeter when you share.