This Caldecott Honor-winning collection brilliantly subverts classic fairy tales with irreverent humor and innovative design. Scieszka and Smith create a postmodern masterpiece that delights both children and adults, turning familiar stories upside down with wit, creativity, and stunning visual storytelling. From "Chicken Licken" to "The Really Ugly Duckling," these fractured fairy tales celebrate the joy of storytelling while poking fun at traditional narratives.

Why We Picked It: Because sometimes the best way to honor tradition is to turn it on its head. This book proves that children's literature can be both hilarious and sophisticated, challenging young readers while keeping them laughing.

• Author: Jon Scieszka

• Illustrator: Lane Smith

• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers

• Format: Hardcover

• Awards: Caldecott Honor Book

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• ISBN: 067084487X