What is "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales"?

Q: What is "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales"?


A: It is a children's book by Jon Scieszka that makes fun of famous children's stories and fairy tales.

Q: When was it published?


A: It was published in 1992 by Viking.

Q: Which famous fairy tale character did the title character "The Stinky Cheese Man" replace?


A: The title character replaces "The Gingerbread Man".

Q: Who illustrated the book, and what award did they win for their illustrations?


A: The book was illustrated by Lane Smith, who won the Caldecott Honor for his illustrations.

Q: What award did the book win?


A: The book won the New York Times Best Illustrated Book award, among numerous awards in many countries.

Q: When was the book re-released, and what was included in the new edition?


A: The book was re-released in 2002 to celebrate its tenth anniversary, and the new edition included a story that had been listed in the Table of Contents of the previous editions, but had not appeared anywhere in the book.

Q: Where was the additional story printed in the new edition?


A: The additional story was printed on the back of the dust jacket.

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