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. Praise for Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe: Winner 2021 STORY MONSTERS APPROVED "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 "Written in rhyme and sprinkled liberally with humour, Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe is a charming and quirky tale that's great for reading aloud . Guilia Lombardo's original illustrations really bring the characters to life, both human and animal. I particularly like one of Zachary's twisty-whiskered pals! And there's a delightful ending that shows that life is indeed sweeter when you share your good fortune with your chums." -Nick Jones, Author, Full Media Ltd. "The book was very well written , and the flow of words made for a great bedtime read for my daughter." -Kody Fraughton, Reviewer " Rat-tastic! This book was an adorable read aloud at bed time. The rhythmic rhymes were very enjoyable and helped calm the mood. The book also provided humor and espoused the benefits of sharing in a subtle but well supported manner." -Marsupial momma, Reviewer "I enjoyed reading this book to my grandchildren. Captivating story and a nice message on sharing. Young children who read will enjoy this." -Kay, Reviewer " Super adorable. This was an adorable read and the illustrations were a delight. The story is sweet, simple and fun." -Amy Minori, Reviewer " Fun Story for Reading Aloud. This is a beautiful little picture book about a mouse and about sharing. [...] The story is excellent for discussion, either one on one parent to child, or for sharing with a classroom." -Ona, Reviewer "A sweet little book that I would recommend for ages 3 to 8." -Vivi, Reviewer " Fun little children's book. This little book is definitely full of character." -E. A. L. , Reviewer " This book was funny and a good read. My son chuckled and talked about each page with excitement. He really enjoyed it." -E. D. Morgan, Reviewer " My daughter loved Zachary! She wants me to read it to her over and over! Very cute book with lots of new words to learn." -Jeanie, Reviewer " Love this book. This book is about the importance of sharing! I enjoyed reading it. My sons are 3 and 8 and it held both their attention with the great rhyme and awesome illustrations!" -Book Dragon, Reviewer " Delightfully entertaining! We loved everything about the book. The rhymes, the illustrations and the lesson it taught. I think that it will easily become one of our favorites." -Lexie A, Reviewer Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe  is a children's rhyming picture book about a clever little rat named Zachary, who discovers the sweet life when he learns to share.    The easy-to-read rhymes aim to capture young listeners' attention, and the highlighted keywords throughout the book make the text appealing to its young readers.    I am immensely grateful to Italian artist and illustrator Giulia Lombardo for her engaging, playful, and wonderful illustrations.    I hope you and your little one will enjoy reading  Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe .    Thank you for making this part of your bedtime or snuggle time routine.  ~ Junia Wonders