Stinky's Stories #2: Jack and the Beanstink

Ages 6 to 10, Grades 1 to 5

New from New York Times bestselling author Chris and J.J. Grabenstein comes STINKY’S STORIES, a hilarious new highly illustrated chapter book series that puts a stinky new spin on classic fables and fairy tales. In the second of four titles, Stinky the skunk retells Jack and the Beanstalk from the giant's point of view!

It’s story time again at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk—and this time the kids are reading the classic “Jack and the Beanstalk"! Everyone knows the story ends with the giant falling from the sky, but only Stinky knows what happened next! Jack went on to sell all those golden eggs and become a billionaire, while Hubert the giant wound up stranded on the ground, far from home. With no one to help him and nowhere to turn, Hubert has no choice but to put his giant skills to work where they're valued the most—on the basketball court! He joins the Droolville Dribblers, but will Hubert sink the buzzer beater and find his way home? It's the second book in the first-ever chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author 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.

About the Author

Chris Grabenstein is a New York Times bestselling author and the winner of multiple awards for his Haunted Mystery series. He lives in New York City with his wife, J.J., and two cats.Alex Patrick was born in the Kentish town of Dartford in the southeast of England and has been drawing for as long as he can remember.His lifelong love for cartoons, picture books, and comics has shaped him into the passionate children’s illustrator he is today. Alex loves creating original characters—he brings an element of fun and humor to each of his illustrations and is often found laughing to himself as he draws.J.J. Myers Grabenstein is an award-winning audiobook narrator and stage actress. She appeared in Broadway tours and starred Off Broadway in the musical comedy Nunsense. She is the coauthor, with her husband, Chris Grabenstein, of the highly acclaimed middle grade novel Shine! J.J. and Chris live in New York City with their two cats.