Chris Grabenstein

It is story time at Hickleberry Elementary, and Stinky the stuffed skunk is ready to tell a tale like you have never heard before. Everyone knows the classic story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but what actually happened after she jumped out the window and ran away? Stinky knows the hilarious truth! In this wildly funny fractured fairy tale, Goldilocks continues her rude streak by barging in on the Three Little Pigs, a group of friendly capybaras, and a family of flamingos who are not happy with her terrible manners. But her bad behavior finally catches up with her, turning her beautiful golden hair into gloppy, green pond scum! Packed with silly jokes and funny illustrations in every chapter, this entertaining adventure teaches a gentle lesson about manners while keeping young readers laughing out loud from beginning to end.

Prepare yourself for another hilarious trip to the library with Stinky the stuffed skunk. After the school librarian finishes reading the classic fable of the Three Billy Goats Gruff to your class and steps out of the room, Stinky takes over to reveal the true story. Get ready to hear all about the Three Smelly Goats Gruff. Instead of the usual heroic goats defeating a terrible monster, this time you get to experience the entire wild adventure from the grumpy troll's point of view. It turns out those goats might not have been so innocent after all, and the poor troll living under the bridge has a very different side to the story to share. You will laugh out loud as Stinky flips everything you thought you knew about this famous fairy tale completely upside down. Brought to life by the bestselling team of Chris and J.J. Grabenstein, this highly illustrated chapter book is stuffed with goofy jokes, clever twists, and silly surprises on every page. If you love classic stories with a messy, funny, and slightly stinky twist, this is exactly what you need to read next.

You probably think you know the story of Cinderella and her beautiful glass slippers, but you have never heard the hilariously messy truth. It is time to join Stinky the stuffed skunk at Hickleberry Elementary for another wild reading session. Everyone knows the original tale ends with Cinderella happily marrying the handsome prince, but only Stinky knows what really went down after they got engaged. In this twisted fairy tale, you will discover the completely disgusting disaster that happened to the evil stepsisters' house. You will also learn a very important lesson about why you should never, ever eat a poison apple pie, and find out exactly how smelly a pair of magical glass slippers can actually get after a long night of dancing. Written by bestselling authors Chris and J.J. Grabenstein and loaded with funny illustrations, this chapter book brings a fresh, goofy spin to a beloved classic. It is packed with sweaty feet, sneaky sabotage, and ridiculous jokes that will keep you giggling from the very first page to the stinky end.

Have you ever wondered what happened to the boy who cried wolf after everyone stopped believing him? Get ready for the hilarious truth, told by none other than Stinky the stuffed skunk during story time at Hickleberry Elementary. According to Stinky, the infamous boy packs his bags and moves away to the Big City. He even scores a professional gig crying wolf for a very fancy company. But when boredom strikes again, he decides to use his booming voice to shout a completely different word: underpants! As you can probably guess, shouting about underwear causes some serious problems. When the queen herself hears his inappropriate cries, she takes major offense. Suddenly, the entire Big City descends into total chaos. Now the boy must figure out how to clean up his stinky mess and save the day. This laugh-out-loud chapter book series from bestselling authors Chris and J.J. Grabenstein is packed with silly illustrations on every single page. It is the perfect read if you love classic tales turned completely upside down, packed with endless giggles and just the right amount of gross-out humor.

Get ready to hear the real ending to a classic fairy tale, courtesy of Stinky the stuffed skunk. It is story time once again at Hickleberry Elementary, and your class is reading Jack and the Beanstalk. Everyone knows the famous story ends with the grumpy giant tumbling down from the sky, but only Stinky knows the wacky events that happened next. While Jack goes on to sell his golden eggs and become a fancy billionaire, poor Hubert the giant is left stranded on the ground, miles away from his home in the clouds. With zero friends and nowhere else to turn, Hubert realizes he has to put his massive size to good use. He discovers the one place where being a giant is actually a huge advantage: the basketball court. Hubert joins the Droolville Dribblers, hoping to turn his luck around. But can a towering giant learn to sink the ultimate buzzer beater and finally find his way back home? Jam-packed with hilarious drawings, this wild chapter book from Chris and J.J. Grabenstein delivers endless laughs and proves that even giants need a little teamwork to succeed.