Description
Sometimes, things in life don’t go the way we want them to, and that stinks. But this book isn’t about those kinds of stinky things, rotten as they may be. This book is about nature’s love of all things smelly ? on our planet and beyond. Why? Because they’re fun and kind of gross ? yet strangely beautiful, and they smell the way they do for important reasons.
Humans may not have the best sense of smell in the animal kingdom, but we do alright. In fact, scientists are discovering more about our sniffer abilities all the time. Smells can be refreshing and soothing, or they can warn us of danger. Smells can make our stomachs hungry, or they can make our stomachs heave. Smells can even help us remember people and events from long ago. Impressive, right? But you’re probably here for the “gross details” previously mentioned.
Okay, plug your nose, turn that page, and let’s dig into Things That Stink!
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, this book does not include scratch-and-sniff stickers, but get ready to make some sense out of scents.
Author/illustrator Judith Graves takes readers on a humorous, informative, and stinking cute exploration of ten Things That Stink! on our planet and beyond.
View the book trailer here!
Reviews for Things that Stink
“Real science meets real stink in the most entertaining way.” ~ Kate MacQuarrie, MSc., award-winning biologist, naturalist, and author of Wild Foods of Prince Edward Island.
“Graves offers a delightfully squirm-worthy introduction to the kings of stink and the science behind the stench! Sure to make you laugh out loud.” ~ Marla Lasage, award-winning author/illustrator of AWOL, and Pirate Year Round.
“Smelly, smart, and so much fun. Kids and grownups alike will love this joyful ode to the stinkier side of life.” ~ Christina Dendy Gaspar, children’s author of Physical Science: Early Science Encyclopedia, and K-12 Educational Content Specialist
“Discover the gold standard for fart detection, the fruit that became an outlaw, and the truth about the animal with the stinkiest spray — Things That Stink offers this and more to kids and adults, with humor and heart (we are spared any scratch-and-sniff).” ~ Tonya Lippert, children’s author of Home, Mental Health Therapist, and Lawyer
“This book reeks with wonderfully descriptive words and delightful illustrations that quite frankly made my reading time a sensory experience like no other picture book I have read. I laughed out loud, and I am sure any reader will.” ~ Lana Shupe, children’s author of The Book Witch, the Wee White Dog, and the Little Free Library
Additional information
| Dimensions | 9 × 9 cm |
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| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781773662039 |
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| No of Pages | 32 |
| Date Published | June 9 2026 |
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| Status | NOT YET PUBLISHED |
