Jon Scieszka introduces some really stupid off-the-wall fairy tales including: "Chicken Licken", "The Princess and the Bowling Ball"; "The Really Ugly Duckling", and "Jack's Bean Problem". Chosen by children as the Book of the Year for the Federation of Children's Book Groups, this book was described by "She magazine" as, 'The most delightful collection of stories a young cynic could hope to read'.
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Jon Scieszka began to train as a doctor but left to take a course in fiction writing at Columbia University and to become a teacher. He lives in Brooklyn and spends his time writing and talking about books.Lane Smith, an acclaimed author/illustrator, has achieved major success in his collaborations with Jon Scieszka. He also provided the original concept and illustrations for the hit film James and the Giant Peach. He lives in New York.
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Tortured by the Stinky Cheese Man,
By Marsene@aol.com (Austin, Tx) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Picture Puffin) (Paperback)
I feel guilty, but it is true. One night before bedtime my 8 year old son Dylan said, "Will you read me a story?" It had been a long day and I was tired so I started in with "Aw, Dylan not tonight....". It was just then he reached under the bed and pulled out the Stinky Cheese Man. Now I had read the Stinky Cheese before so I thought I knew what was coming. He said just relax Mom, and I will read you a story. Dylan proceded through the Stinky Cheese Man with all the drama and inflection he could muster. He used different voices for all the different characters. In those few moments I was transformed. My fatigue was replaced with the awe of my young son so totally rapt in this exceedingly silly story. I laughed until I thought I would cry. Now at night when it is time for Dylan to go to bed, I say, "How about the Stinky Cheese Man tonight?" It is a delightful story with a warped sense of humor!
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hilarious take on traditional fairy tales,
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This review is from: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Picture Puffin) (Paperback)
This is one of the best children's books I have ever read! It is a histerical look at traditional fairy tales. I enjoy reading this book time and time again to my 6 year old (received book when he was 3 and still loves it) and look forward to reading it to my daughter (now 6 months). I laughed almost as much as my son.
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Entertaining,
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This review is from: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Picture Puffin) (Paperback)
This goes beyond the typical children's stories and is very funny/entertaining. It is still clean though so you can read it to your child and enjoy for yourself at the same time. If you or your child have a good sense of humor you will love this book.
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