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If geese had graves, Mother Goose would be rolling in hers. The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales retells--and wreaks havoc on--the allegories we all thought we knew by heart. In these irreverent variations on well-known themes, the ugly duckling grows up to be an ugly duck, and the princess who kisses the frog wins only a mouthful of amphibian slime. The Stinky Cheese Man deconstructs not only the tradition of the fairy tale but also the entire notion of a book. Our naughty narrator, Jack, makes a mockery of the title page, the table of contents and even the endpaper by shuffling, scoffing and generally paying no heed to structure. Characters slide in and out of tales, Cinderella rebuffs Rumpelstiltskin and the Giant at the top of the beanstalk snacks on the Little Red Hen. There are no lessons to be learned or morals to take to heart--just good, sarcastic fun that smart-alecks of all ages will love.
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The author of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs provides a riotous romp through fairy-tale-land that will have readers clutching their sides happily ever after. Full-color oil paintings.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Jon does it again for the more reluctant reader as well as the already-hooked. Fairy tales were meant to threaten and warn but in many 'pretty' versions even the demise of the pigs is blood free and smiley. Read about these well-known but not-so-well-known characters again and share them with an adult. Don't forget to hold their hand and leave the light on at bedtime!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first knew of this book when my teacher read it to us. As soon as I had finished my homework, I went onto the Amozon, and found I was two years out of the age, I entirly disagreed with it- I laughed almost all the time it was read to us. It was also the work of a genious how the text was in different colours and sizes. Usuly, I hate fairy tales, but this gives them a knew twist. Wonderful book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My son (a first-grader) and I have read this book over and over and find it amusing each time.
Like other adults who have reviewed it before me, I can heartily recommend this book to anyone with a sense of humor, with or without kids.
Jon Scieska is a favorite author of ours. We have sought out his other work, and look forward to sharing the Time Warp Trio books together as well.
Like other adults who have reviewed it before me, I can heartily recommend this book to anyone with a sense of humor, with or without kids.
Jon Scieska is a favorite author of ours. We have sought out his other work, and look forward to sharing the Time Warp Trio books together as well.
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A Great Big Pile of Mischeif!
This book is just a mischevious game for kids, it grants you access to the mechanics of the book, and manages to poke fun at all the conventions. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2000 by D. Porter
how funny this book is
the best bit of this book is the stinky cheese man always run and said you never catch me because I am stinky cheese man. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 1999
Terrible book!!! Don't waste your money!!
The only reason I bought this book is because of the great reviews listed by Amazon.com. I think parents should re-look what they read to their children!! Read more
Published on 1 Sep 1999
What a book
This book is so amazingly funny. Each story funnier than the other. ANYONE will get a laugh out of it.
Published on 23 Jun 1999
funniest story-adult or kids-I've ever read!
I was a little skeptical that my child, who is within the recommended age group, could grasp the humor and meaning. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 1999
My god -- this is funny!
A great book that I thought would sail over my 2 and 1/2 year old's head -- but she loves it! She has no idea about the original stories being parodied, but she loves the... Read more
Published on 18 Jun 1999
Hilarious for children of all ages
This children's book is a hilarious tongue-in-cheek retelling of noted fairy tales. When I first read this book I laughed and laughed (I'm over 50); but, I said to myself that... Read more
Published on 30 May 1999
For adults and teens mostly.
I have a good sense of humor and I like the book but I'm 36 years old. I think it has too much sarcasm and dashed hopes for me to want to share it with a child. Read more
Published on 26 May 1999
Not for kids...
but still hilarious! Whoever gave this book one star because kids don't get it is missing the point (and my little niece does love this book anyway)... Read more
Published on 27 April 1999
Probably the worst children's book I have ever read
I bought this book on the strength of its reviews. However, there is no subtle humour here, just obvious twists of structure and story of someone trying to to be a wag.. Read more
Published on 20 April 1999
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