Worst In Show

Reviewed by: Michelle Brenner - Casco Public Library, Casco, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 2, 2016

Review

This funny picture book about a pet monster contest is sure to appeal to the sense of humor of preschoolers. The pet monsters are to compete in 5 categories, including "Hairiest Warts" and "Smelliest Farts", but Albert's monster Sidney doesn't do that well, even though Albert thinks he is the best pet monster in the world. After all, he baths with lots of soap and bubbles and his diet of frosted cookies and cupcakes means he only musters a sugary whiff. Albert is embarrassed but appreciates Sidney for who he is, even when he sets a new record for the lowest score and he earns a very small trophy for "worst in show". The detailed illustrations are colored drawings that offer many different views of the contest that is televised live on TV, like the cameras and lights behind the scenes and the hilarious effects of the competition on the judges. It has a nice message about accepting someone for who they are and is bound to elicit lots of giggles!

Overall Book Score: very good