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Seriously Silly Stories Books

In order from Foolish Jack and the Bean Stack to Eco-Wolf and the Three Pigs.

The Seriously Silly Stories series is a set of 8 picture books by Laurence Anholt, published between 1996 and 2002. Written for ages 8–10, most books run about 65 pages.

Foolish Jack and the Bean Stack
Little Red Riding Wolf
Snow White and the Seven Aliens
Shampoozel
Rumply Crumply Stinky Pin
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Foolish Jack and the Bean Stack
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$1498
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 8–10 · 1996

Foolish Jack and the Bean Stack

By Laurence Anholt, Arthur Robins (Illustrator)

Jack swaps a cow for beans, sparking a whimsical adventure.

64 pages· 1,751 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Summary: Jack's impulsive trade of the family cow for a can of beans leads to an unexpected, humorous journey. What surprises await him as he climbs the towering beanstalk? Discover a world where the ordinary turns extraordinary, and laughter is just a step away.
The complete set

Seriously Silly Stories Series

8 books · Published 1996–2002

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$1582

Little Red Riding Wolf

Picture Book · Ages 8–10 · 1999

A fierce girl turns the tables on a wolf cub visiting his granny.

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$1582

Shampoozel

Picture Book · Ages 8–10 · 1999

A girl trapped by a witch must escape her tower prison.

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$1498

Billy Beast

Picture Book · Ages 8–10 · 2002

Can a tidy Beauty become the beast of Billy's dreams?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Seriously Silly Stories series?

There are 8 books in the Seriously Silly Stories series. It began with Foolish Jack and the Bean Stack in 1996, and the newest book, Ghostyshocks and the Three Scares, was published in 2002.

What ages are the Seriously Silly Stories books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Seriously Silly Stories book is the longest?

Shampoozel is the longest book in the series at 1,988 words (64 pages).

Which Seriously Silly Stories book is the shortest?

Billy Beast is the shortest at 1,444 words (64 pages).

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