Book Review: 'Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink' by Diane De Groat

✰✰✰✰½ It's that time of year when everyone in class is expected to create sweet Valentine's cards for their classmates. As Gilbert finds out, it sure is easy when you like someone, but what are you supposed to do when you don't? When Gilbert decides to use his Valentine's to get back at two students who wronged him in the past, things don't go quite as he planned. Check out this heartfelt picture book of friendship and forgiveness to read with your little one before the holiday.

The Bottom Line: This sweet tale is perfect for kids in grades K - 2. Students tempted to use their Valentine's to get back at someone might think twice after reading this story. Children and adults alike will appreciate the engaging illustrations in watercolor. Highly recommended for school and library story times. 

Details: Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink written & illustrated by Diane De Groat. Picture book published by Morrow Junior Books in 1996. 32 p. ISBN: 0-688-13605-2