Items related to The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
The entire book, with its unconventional page arrangement and eclectic, frenetic mix of text and pictures, is a spoof on the art of book design and the art of the fairy tale. The individual tales, such as The Really Ugly Duckling and Little Red Running Shorts, can be extracted for telling aloud, with great success. Another masterpiece from the team that created The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
-Horn Book
-Horn Book
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
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 mind 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.
About the Author:
Multiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor; and Columbia University in New York, where he received an M.F.A. in fiction. He taught elementary school in New York for ten years in a variety of positions. He is the author of many books for children including the New York Times Best Illustrated Book The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (illustrated by Lane Smith), the Caldecott Honor book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (illustrated by Lane Smith), and Math Curse (illustrated by Lane Smith). In addition to his work as an author, Jon also runs a web-based literacy program called “Guys Read” that is designed to encourage boys, particularly reluctant readers, to get involved with books. In 2008, Jon was named the country’s first National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a joint effort of the Library of Congress and the Children’s Book Council. During his two-year role as Ambassador, he acted as a spokesperson for children’s literature, speaking to groups of parents, teachers, and children to encourage the importance of reading. You can visit Jon online at www.jsworldwide.com.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherViking Books for Young Readers
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 067084487X
- ISBN 13 9780670844876
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages56
- IllustratorSmith Lane
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 11.19
Shipping:
US$ 4.99
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Published by
Viking Books for Young Readers
(1992)
ISBN 10: 067084487X
ISBN 13: 9780670844876
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Brand new book. ***PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE!***. Seller Inventory # A50387
Buy New
US$ 11.19
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Scieszka, Jon [Hardcover ]
Published by
Viking Books for Young Readers
(1992)
ISBN 10: 067084487X
ISBN 13: 9780670844876
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 9780670844876
Buy New
US$ 16.33
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Published by
Viking Books for Young Readers
(1992)
ISBN 10: 067084487X
ISBN 13: 9780670844876
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Smith, Lane (illustrator). A Caledecott Honor BookA New York Times Best Illustrated BookThis award-winning picture book is a wild, irreverent collection of reimagined fairy tales from the author and illustrator of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! Makes for an extremely fun and funny read-aloud for the whole family.A long time ago, people used to tell magical stories of wonder and enchantment. Those stories were called Fairy Tales. Those stories are not in this book. The stories in this book are Fairly Stupid Tales.In this fourth wall-breaking picture book, young readers will delight in the strange twists on familiar tales. From The Stinky Cheese Man to Cinderummpelstiltskin these unique, hilarious retellings poke fun at classic stories and characters. The wonderfully offbeat and bizarre illustrations, as well as innovative play with typography and book design, make for a one-of-kind masterpiece from two powerhouse childrens book creators.Story List: Chicken Licken The Princess and the Bowling Ball The Really Ugly Duckling The Other Frog Prince Little Red Running Shorts Jack's Bean Problem (including Giant Story / Jack's Story) Cinderummpelstiltskin (Or The Girl Who Really Blew It) The Tortoise and the Hair The Stinky Cheese Man. Seller Inventory # DADAX067084487X
Buy New
US$ 16.42
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Hardback or Cased Book)
Published by
Viking Books 10/1/1992
(1992)
ISBN 10: 067084487X
ISBN 13: 9780670844876
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Smith, Lane (illustrator). The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales 1.07. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780670844876
Buy New
US$ 17.08
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Published by
Viking Books for Young Readers
(1992)
ISBN 10: 067084487X
ISBN 13: 9780670844876
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9780670844876
Buy New
US$ 13.18
Convert currency
Seller Image
Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Published by
Viking Books for Young Readers
(1992)
ISBN 10: 067084487X
ISBN 13: 9780670844876
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 419740-n
Buy New
US$ 14.95
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Stinky Cheese Man Format: Hardcover
Published by
Penguin Random House
(1992)
ISBN 10: 067084487X
ISBN 13: 9780670844876
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9780670844876
Buy New
US$ 13.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Published by
Viking Books for Young Readers
(1992)
ISBN 10: 067084487X
ISBN 13: 9780670844876
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Brand New!. Seller Inventory # 067084487X
Buy New
US$ 19.12
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Published by
Viking Books for Young Readers
(1992)
ISBN 10: 067084487X
ISBN 13: 9780670844876
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Smith, Lane (illustrator). Book is in NEW condition. 1.1. Seller Inventory # 067084487X-2-1
Buy New
US$ 19.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Published by
Viking Books for Young Readers
(1992)
ISBN 10: 067084487X
ISBN 13: 9780670844876
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Smith, Lane (illustrator). New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 1.1. Seller Inventory # 353-067084487X-new
Buy New
US$ 19.99
Convert currency