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.
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.
“Genially subversive outing.”
-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“This book will no doubt be the featured star in a number of sing-alongs.”
-School Library Journal
“An amusing riff on a nursery favorite.”
-Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Palatini’s uproarious spoof…will be a read-aloud hit.”
-ALA Booklist