Cover of Pink Pink, You Stink! A smiling pink pig stands in a mud puddle under a blue sky, with flies buzzing around.
★ Reedsy Discovery “Must Read” · Ages 3–6

Pink Pink,
You Stink!

A giggle-out-loud rhyming story about a muddy little pig who loves his mud, stink and all, and the farm friends who learn to be kind.

About the book

Pink Pink, You Stink! is a charming picture book about feelings, written for preschool and kindergarten readers. With playful rhyme and farm-animal humor, it introduces self-confidence, kindness, and acceptance, which makes it a natural fit for social-emotional learning.

This funny pig story keeps young children laughing while reinforcing positive messages about friendship and empathy. It's a warm, humorous book with heart for parents, teachers, and grandparents.

Made for sharing

Short, rhythmic, and made to be read aloud.

Read-alouds

Bouncy rhymes and silly farm sounds get little listeners joining in.

Classrooms

A great starting point for circle-time talks about feelings and kindness.

Bedtime

A cozy, reassuring story to end the day with a smile.

Big feelings, gently explored

Self-confidence Kindness Acceptance Friendship Empathy Feelings

Readers are saying

Five stars from families on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

“The cutest children’s book!! … My kids love all the farm animals!”
LINDSAYT123 · Verified reviewer, Barnes & Noble
Reedsy Discovery
Must
Read
Editorial review · 4.5 stars
“An enjoyable book that your child will want to read over and over again.”

— Kameron Brook, Reedsy Discovery

  • Praises the playful rhymes and colorful, funny illustrations
  • A good way to start talks about being kind to a friend without hurting their feelings
  • Simple text works well for budding readers. Toddlers can learn farm animal names, sounds, and colors
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Book details

Hardcover

ISBN-13979-8-9935808-4-5
Best forGifts, libraries, classrooms
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Softcover

ISBN-13979-8-9935808-3-8
Best forEveryday reading, book bags
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