Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe

By Junia Wonders

Book Overview

A twisty-whiskered rat, a glorious pile of potatoes, and a cautionary tale about greed-with plenty of rhyme and charm.

Zachary is a treat-loving rat who lives under a bakery. Each night, he nabs a single sweet, never too greedy, until...

"One night he saw a sack that made his eyes pop. Inside were potatoes from bottom to top."

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

Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe is a funny rhyming picture book for kids ages 3-8-perfect for giggly read-alouds, classroom storytime, and anyone who has ever sneakily hidden a snack.

From multi-award-winning author Junia Wonders and Italian illustrator Giulia Lombardo. Ideal for families who love The Tale of Peter Rabbit, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and Don't Trust Fish.

"This story teaches kids two things: greed doesn't pay, and sharing and friendship are far more important in life." -Readers' Favorite

Why families love Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe:

Vibrant, detailed spreads by Giulia Lombardo, with something new to find on every readBouncy rhymes with highlighted keywords that give beginner readers confidenceMade for reading out loud, with voices-the baker's especiallyPerfect for the "but why did he DO that?" conversation afterwardsOther laugh-out-loud picture books from Junia Wonders: The Night the Monsters Came and A Halloween Farty Party

"A clever rat named Zachary lives a quiet life under the floorboards of a bakery - until a new delivery causes unexpected trouble A charming rhyming tale of friendship and sharing." -BookBub

Awards & Recognition:

2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Award - First Place, Picture Books

2021 Story Monsters Approved - Winner, Picture Books

2022 Page Turner Awards - Finalist, Picture Book Genre

Life is sweeter when you share-as one shrewd rat finds out in a story for little hoarders everywhere.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3907130006
• ISBN13: 9783907130001
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Gmuer Verlag
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3