Author & Illustrator Profile
Ben Clanton
3 Books
Ben Clanton is an acclaimed author and illustrator of children's books, best known for his highly popular graphic novel series, Narwhal and Jelly. His engaging and humorous storytelling often features charming aquatic and animal characters exploring themes of friendship and imagination. In addition to his hit series, Clanton has created beloved standalone picture books such as Rex Wrecks It! and It Came in the Mail.
Books in "Tater Tales"
Snot is always sneaking up on his younger brother Rot. Now, this mutant potato has finally had enough. Rot is determined to become the sneakiest potato in the world and give Snot a massive scare. The only problem is that Rot is not naturally sneaky. Realizing he cannot pull off this ultimate prank by himself, he gathers his friends to form the Not-So-Sneaky Super Secret Spy Squad. Together, they must figure out how to use their very loud, very clumsy skills to surprise Snot. Get ready to join Rot on a hilarious, top-secret mission full of spectacular failures and funny friendships. You will laugh out loud as these friends try their hardest to become master spies, proving that teamwork can make even the wildest plans completely spud-tacular.
6-8 Years
84 Pages
Rot is a mutant potato who is ready for a messy new adventure. This time, he is going spudlunking! Rot is incredibly excited to dig through the muck for hidden treasure, but his friends are much more interested in their own plans. Then, Rot uncovers a shiny old crown in the mud. The moment he puts it on, he feels invincible. He feels like the king of the entire world, and everyone has to do exactly what he says! But ruling a kingdom is not as wonderful as it sounds when you realize you are the only one having any fun. Rot starts to wonder if this powerful crown has gone straight to his potato head.
6-8 Years
88 Pages
Meet Rot, a mutant potato who wakes up feeling absolutely great. In fact, he feels like the greatest potato in the whole world! But Rot feeling great only makes his brother, Snot, the grumpiest potato in the world. There is only one way to solve this squabble. The brothers must face off in an epic contest to prove who is the greatest once and for all, with their little sister Tot acting as the judge. As the tater trio tackles a muddy potato sack race, a hot potato roll, and a wild laughing contest, their rivalry quickly spirals out of control. Will these competitive siblings ever be able to figure out who the greatest in the world really is?
6-8 Years
45 Pages
