Book Series · 5 Books

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!.

Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$858

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

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$858

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

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

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$759

Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

A costume mix-up forces a porcupine to embrace being different at a school parade.

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$759

Jingle Bells, Homework Smells

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

Gilbert juggles holiday fun and weekend homework. Will he finish in time?

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$674

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.

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$674

Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A ghost story at camp challenges a boy's bravery overnight.

Companion series

Gilbert and Friends Series

8 books · Published 1999–2011

Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo

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$759

Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Gilbert plans revenge at Lewis's party, but a surprise awaits.

We Gather Together... Now Please Get Lost!

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$807

We Gather Together... Now Please Get Lost!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2001

Trapped on a class trip, Gilbert finds unexpected help from an unlikely ally.

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$759

Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Gilbert faces first-grade fears: new friends, a new teacher, and the unknown.

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$759

Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!

Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2007

An Easter egg hunt turns into a rivalry. Can Gilbert teach Wally a lesson?

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$1597

Mother, You're the Best!

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2008

A boy struggles to make Mother's Day special amidst sibling rivalry.

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$574

Gilbert, the Surfer Dude

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A beach day turns tricky when fears and forgotten suits collide.

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$1597

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?

Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!

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$1697

Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Gilbert seeks an original Earth Day project idea amidst class competition.

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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.