Mutant potato brothers Rot and Snot have a competition to decide who is the greatest in the world, to be judged by their little sister, Tot. When neither a potato sack race nor a game of hot potato produces a winner, they have a laugh-off, with an unexpected result. Potato puns abound in "spudtacular" fashion, and Clanton's characters have many more expressions than Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head. ­Enthusiastic early riser Rot is medium-sized and brownish, grumpy Snot is larger and greener, and "super chipper." Tot is the smallest, with yellowish skin and a blue and white polka-dotted bow (which matches the endpapers). Five short chapters, ­followed by "Spudtacular Facts and Fun," introduce readers to Clanton's new characters, who are just as silly and ­appealing as Narwhal and Jelly. Back matter includes ­step-by-step instructions for how to draw Rot. ­

VERDICT An excellent addition where early reader graphic novels are popular (that is, ­everywhere).-Jenny Arch--School Library Journal "October 2022"

"This tater trio, and worm, will keep readers laughing, singing, and cheering from the first page to the last."--Kirkus Reviews "September 15, 2022"