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.