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Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink (Gilbert the Opossum) Paperback – Picture Book, December 13, 2022

by Diane deGroat (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,640 ratings
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This Valentine's Day favorite read-aloud will prompt lots of giggles, as well as discussions on kindness and forgiveness.

Gilbert is all set to write fifteen friendly valentine cards to his classmates. But how can he write a nice poem for the boy who tweaked his nose, or the girl who made fun of his glasses? Instead, Gilbert writes two not-so-nice valentines...and signs the wrong name on both!

When his classmates read his poems, their feelings are hurt, and Gilbert's prank quickly turns into pandemonium. But with the help of a friend and an honest apology, there's always time for a change of heart on Valentine's Day.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Gilbert
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD530L
  7. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.25 x 10.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    December 13, 2022
  10. ISBN-10
    0688152201
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0688152208
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"Human foibles, humorously yet accurately revealed, are given practical, realistic, nondidactic solutions." — School Library Journal

"The annual classroom exchange of valentines is the backdrop for this engaging story about retaliation. These hazardous waters of handing out valentines are negotiated by a cast of animals whose emotional toils will closely mirror readers' own. DeGroat pens a sympathetic look at the small hurts in life and the importance of second chances." — Kirkus Reviews

"The hostility is finally turned around with good humor and with lots of nonsense and forgiveness. Kids will enjoy all the rhymes, and they'll want to make up their own playful parodies both mushy and mean." — Booklist

"de Groat's characteristically buoyant watercolor art features an amiable crew of assorted animals, many festively clad in Valentine's Day-appropriate reds and pinks." — Publishers Weekly

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When Gilbert writes two not-so-nice valentines to his classmates, his prank quickly turns into pandemonium. But there's always time for a change of heart on Valentine's Day.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reprint edition (December 13, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0688152201
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688152208
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD530L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.25 x 10.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,640 ratings

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Diane De Groat

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Diane deGroat is the illustrator of more than 120 children's books and the author-illustrator of other bestselling books about Gilbert, including Mother, You're the Best! (But Sister, You're a Pest!); Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!; Trick or Treat, Smell my Feet; Jingle Bells, Homework Smells; Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo; No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher's Dirty Looks!; Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books; and the New York Times bestseller roses are pink, your feet really stink. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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My daughter loves this book, kind of a book about bullies then turning a bully into a friend but have to work out problems and talk about what is bothing you instead of keeping it in and declaring revenge on someone.
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Debra
5.0 out of 5 stars Old Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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Cute book with cute graphics and a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. I’ve read this book many times as a teacher and my granddaughter’s loved it. Definitely a book with adding to your collection.
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erin jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and teaching book
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
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I got this for Valentine’s Day for my 7 year-old grandson. I thought he’d enjoy the book as the title is funny, not “mushy.” He enjoyed reading the book to me, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a lesson on being kind.
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Marla Schachtel
5.0 out of 5 stars Story contains humor as well as positive messaging
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
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My grandson appreciated this story as I hoped he would. It has enticing illustrations, fun, rhyming text, and great lessons in building friendships.
It was a winner!
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Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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This was a super cute story. I read it to a second grade class during their valentines party. They were all super engaged and liked it a lot. There are lots of discussion opportunities in various parts of the story! Definitely recommend!
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Harlena Clopper
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023
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Got this for my 4 yr old son for valentines day. He loved it and laughed so hard. Now he wants to read it each night before bed. What a great funny gift.
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Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars My grandsons loved this book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023
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Cute, funny, even my grandsons' mom thought it was a fun read!
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Tori Conley
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a cute book
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023
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My daughter loved it. Such a funny book
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Maria Isabel Ortiz
5.0 out of 5 stars Valentines book
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023
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Cute book. My sons 6 and he loved it.
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lil y
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable story
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2024
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Read this book to 2 special children, and we made cards for their friends. They loved the story.
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