The Boy Who Cried Underpants!

Book #1 in the Stinky's Stories series

A boy's cries of 'underpants' throw a city into chaos. Can he fix the mess?

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96 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the Big City, a boy known for crying wolf now cries 'underpants,' causing royal outrage and chaos. As the city spirals into disorder, he must navigate the uproar and find a way to restore peace. With the queen's patience wearing thin, can he save the day before everything gets too smelly? Join Stinky the stuffed skunk at Hickleberry Elementary for a hilarious adventure filled with unexpected twists and laughter. This tale promises to entertain young readers with its quirky humor and lively illustrations, making it a must-read for those who love a good laugh.

From the publisher

Underwear has never been so much fun to wear!It’s story time at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk! You’ve probably heard of the boy who cried wolf, but do you know what happened after no one believed him? Well, according to Stinky, the boy moves away to the Big City, where he gets a job crying wolf for The William D. Wolfe Company, Makers Of All Sorts Of Fine And Fancy Stuff.But when the boy gets bored again, he decides to use his talents to cry UNDERPANTS instead. When the queen hears his cries, she takes great offense–how dare he –and suddenly, the Big City is sent into total chaos! Will the boy be able to save the day before it all gets too smelly?This first stinky story is the first-ever chapter book series from beloved New York Times bestselling authors Chris and J. J. Grabenstein. Filled with page after page of hilarious illustrations by acclaimed artist Alex Patrick. Stinky’s Stories is the perfect series for young, reluctant, and emergent readers–or any kid who just loves to laugh.

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