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Gilbert the Opossum Books

In order from Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink to Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!.

The Gilbert the Opossum series is a set of 5 picture books by Diane DeGroat, published between 1996 and 2008. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink
Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet
Jingle Bells, Homework Smells
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink

By Diane DeGroat

A prank with valentines leads to chaos and a lesson in forgiveness.

32 pages· 978 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Summary: Gilbert faces a dilemma: how to write kind valentines for classmates who teased him. Opting for mischief, he crafts two mean cards, but a mix-up causes hurt feelings and chaos. As Valentine's Day unfolds, Gilbert must navigate the fallout and learn the power of apology and kindness. Can he mend the rift and find forgiveness before the day ends?
The complete set

Gilbert the Opossum Series

5 books · Published 1996–2008

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

A student faces a dilemma after forgetting a prop and letting another take the blame.

Companion series

Gilbert and Friends Series

8 books · Published 1999–2011

Gilbert and the Lost Tooth
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Gilbert and the Lost Tooth

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A lost tooth sparks jealousy and a sneaky plan. Will the tooth fairy be fooled?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Gilbert the Opossum series?

There are 5 books in the Gilbert the Opossum series. It began with Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink in 1996, and the newest book, Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!, was published in 2008.

What ages are the Gilbert the Opossum books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Gilbert the Opossum book is the longest?

Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet is the longest book in the series at 1,411 words (32 pages).

Which Gilbert the Opossum book is the shortest?

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink is the shortest at 978 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Gilbert the Opossum to life.

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Diane DeGroat

Author & Illustrator
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