If you loved
Books like Stink
A cheerful, fast-paced exploration of the everyday frustrations and triumphs of being the smallest kid in the room. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Stink.
- cheerful
- energetic
- upbeat
- 01
Judy Moody, M.D
Megan McDonald
A high-energy, delightfully dramatic romp through the messy, funny realities of childhood ambitions and sibling rivalry.
- 02
Judy Moody Saves the World!
Megan McDonald
A high-energy, fiercely spirited romp through the trials and triumphs of childhood activism and sibling rivalry.
- 03
Mr. Macky is wacky!
Dan Gutman
A delightfully absurd romp through the elementary school experience where the adults are infinitely weirder than the kids.
- 04
Roses are pink, your feet really stink
Diane De Groat
A playful exploration of classroom dynamics that balances cheeky humor with a gentle lesson on kindness.
- 05
The Thing About Georgie
Lisa Graff · 2007
A warm, observational middle-grade journey about navigating school projects, changing families, and figuring out what makes you uniquely you.
- 06
Big Nate - I Smell a Pop Quiz!
Lincoln Peirce
A hilarious, fast-paced romp through the chaotic halls of middle school with a wildly overconfident slacker.
- 07
Mr Stink
David Walliams
A cheeky, laugh-out-loud comedy that hides a surprisingly tender heart beneath layers of grime and bodily humor.
- 08
I stink!
Kate McMullan
A loud, proud, and delightfully gross celebration of the messy work that keeps a city running.
- 09
President of the whole fifth grade
Sherri Winston
A sweet and spirited schoolyard drama about ambition, cupcakes, and learning to lead with integrity.
- 10
My brother is a big, fat liar
James Patterson and Lisa Papademetriou
A hilarious, high-energy dive into the chaotic hallways of middle school and the fierce determination to outshine a troublemaking sibling.
- 11
Ms. Todd Is Odd!
Dan Gutman
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the absurdities of elementary school life as seen through the eyes of a highly suspicious second grader.
- 12
The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers
Dav Pilkey
A gleefully subversive explosion of bathroom humor and comic-book chaos that celebrates the creative power of being a kid.
