The Big Stink

The hilarious, high-energy young fiction series for kids!

Book #2 of Postman Planet
Illustrated by Yasmin Sheikh

About The Book

POSTMAN PLANET IS BACK AND SMELLIER THAN EVER IN THIS HILARIOUS YOUNG FICTION SERIES FOR KIDS, BY AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND EVERYDAY POSTMAN, BEN DAVIS!

The planet of Nicetopia is the politest corner of the galaxy. Nothing could ever spoil their ideal society . . . UNTIL evil super-genius Dr Stankenstein dumps HUGE quantities of his Stink Potion into their water supply. Everyone on the planet is farting uncontrollably, ruining their polite paradise. There are only twelve space-hours left before the atmosphere becomes irrevocably farty, and the planet of Nicetopia becomes RUDETOPIA. The only hope? The antitdote. And there is only one person in the galaxy intrepid enough to deliver it. You’ve guessed it . . . POSTMAN PLANET!

  • Laugh-out-loud funny, short chapters and full of illustrations
  • Great for readers aged 6+ and reluctant readers
  • With themes of friendship, sharing and teamwork

About The Author

Ben Davis lives in Staffordshire where he's mainly a children's author (which he's won awards for), but he also:  • Occasionally dabbles in journalism, and has featured in Sunday Times, Independent and Book Trust  • Was a regular on the stand-up comedy circuit for many years  • Is parent to two rats – Ratty and Cheddar  • Is an everyday postman (TikTok) 

About The Illustrator

Yasmin Sheikh is an artist from the flat lands of the Netherlands. She specialises in making comics, character design and colourful products. In her free time she enjoys playing video games, travelling and collecting designer toys and stationery.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Gallery Kids (July 16, 2026)
  • Length: 160 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781398545922
  • Ages: 6 - 99

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