Rex Wrecks It!

Full of playful language and with no shortage of alliteration, this is a rousing tale about cooperative play. ... The book design is particularly well done with a pleasing square shape and full-bleed illustrations. ... Clanton's minimalistic cartoon art is a restrained cousin to Mo Willems's "Elephant & Piggie" books. This book is a good addition for young readers, so better practice up pronouncing "awesomerific" for the numerous read-alouds to come!
--School Library Journal

Clanton understands the comedic possibilities of the page turn. ... Sweet-tempered readaloud humor ("rawry," Rex apologizes as he takes a bite out of a block) and Gizmo's cerebral counsel (he explains his plans with blackboard diagrams) add charm, and it's impossible to dislike Rex, who looks like a tiny, babyfied Godzilla--his destructive impulses may even spark a little silent cheering.
--Publishers Weekly

An overenthusiastic T. Rex does what dinos do best: wreak total destruction! ... Rex is less a bully than simply a toddler stand-in, finding his fun in destruction and then, eventually, construction. The three friends' solution to engage Rex in play rather than ostracize him is a welcome message of inclusion. ... The ink, pencil and watercolor art imbues Rex with a joyous energy. ... All told, a fine little fable. You can't hate a guy who's having this much fun, and you can't help but love a book that does the same.
--Kirkus Reviews

Clanton has used an expose of ink, pencil and watercolor, along with utilizing white space for the background. Important lessons are learned with the value of cooperation.
--Meridian Magazine