In the case of Jon Scieszka, it’s a string of crazy fairy tales and an eye for the absurd. I have been delighting classrooms of children with Mr. Scieszka’s work ever since I discovered the TRUE story those three rotten pigs didn’t want you to know. Who better to serve as an ambassador for kids than a man whose work kids actually want to read?
When discussing reading Mr. Scieszka (pronounced SHEH-ska) says:
Kids see it just as a school activity or something that just can’t compete with a Nintendo Wii or just hanging out and text messaging your friends. Parents and booksellers and teachers are dying for some help.
Can I say amen to that? For more info, go here. And while you’re at it, pick up a copy of the Stinky Cheese Man. You won’t be sorry.
Занятно! Реально жесть написано.