Synopses & Reviews
Why the cheese stand alone?
In this hilarious riff on the favorite nursery rhyme "The Farmer in the Dell," readers will discover what really happened to that hunk of cheddar.
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“An amusing riff on a nursery favorite.” Bulletin of the Center for Children & #8217;s Books
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“Genially subversive outing.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“Palatinis uproarious spoof…will be a read-aloud hit.” ALA Booklist
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“This book will no doubt be the featured star in a number of sing-alongs.” School Library Journal
About the Author
Margie Palatini is the author of many outrageously funny books for children, including
Piggie Pie!, illustrated by Howard Fine;
Moosetache, Mooseltoe, and the Bad Boys series, all illustrated by Henry Cole;
The Cheese, illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher;
No Biting, Louise, illustrated by Matthew Reinhart; and
Gorgonzola, illustrated by Tim Bowers. She lives with her family in New Jersey.
Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher are an illustration team with more than forty picture books in print. Their work has garnered rave reviews and won awards. Their books include My Many Colored Days, Bebop Express, I Walk at Night, New York's Bravest, The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Salamander Room. They were also concept artists for Pixar's Toy Story and A Bug's Life. They live in California with their son.
Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher are an illustration team with more than forty picture books in print. Their work has garnered rave reviews and won awards. Their books include My Many Colored Days, Bebop Express, I Walk at Night, New York's Bravest, The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Salamander Room. They were also concept artists for Pixar's Toy Story and A Bug's Life. They live in California with their son.