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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Picture Puffin)

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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!

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.

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.

Do you know why I love this book because it has so many chapters and it is funny. It is great for kids and adults.