Literary Elements
What is Jack's role in the book? Hint: there are 2 answers for this.
The narrator and the protagonist of his own tale.
Who said, "The sky is falling! The sky is falling! We must tell the President!"
Chicken Licken
"The Really Ugly Duckling" is based on what story? What was the original ending?
The Ugly Duckling. The ending was that the duckling turned into a beautiful swan.
What's so funny about Little Red Hen?
She keeps on interrupting the author and stories.
What's the purpose behind the dedication section being upside down?
To highlight that the dedication section is personal to the author and doesn't mean much to the reader.
The princess from the Princess and the Bowling Ball.
The Stinky Cheese Man is based on what story? How does that story end?
The gingerbread man. The story ends with the gingerbread man being eaten by the fox.
What's funny about the introduction?
Closer to the end of the introduction, Jack talks about how we should skip it and get to the story.
What is the purpose of the back cover of a book and how is it used for The Stinky Cheese Man?
- It is a description of the book, helps the buyer understand what it is about.
- The back of the book is demonstrating how silly it is. Despite little Ren Hen explaining why someone wouldn't read it, it gives the reader an understanding as to the tone of the book.
Who said, "Tell me a better story or I will grind your bones to make my bread."
The giant
Jack's Bean Problem is based on what story? What's the original ending?
Jack and the Beanstalk. After he climbs down the beanstalk while being chased by the giant, he cuts down the beanstalk and the giant is killed.
Why is the about the author/illustrator section funny?
Because the pictures are of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln rather than of the author and illustrator.
What's special about the table of contents in this book?
Because the table of contents squashed the characters in the first story.
Who said, "How will I ever cross this river? It's too big to jump, and if I try to swim across Ill probably fall apart"
The Stinky Cheese Man
Little Red Running Shorts is based on what story? What's the original ending?
Based on Little Red Riding Hood, ends with the hunter rescuing Red Riding Hood and her Grandmother from the wolf's stomach.
What's funny about the title page?
Because it says "Title Page" rather than the actual title of the book.
Why do each of the stories end so abruptly?
Because the stories subvert our expectations by doing something we do not expect.
Who said, "I planted the wheat. I watered the wheat. I harvested the wheat. Now do I get to tell my story?"
Little Red Hen
The Other Frog Prince is based on what story? What's the original ending?
The original story is The Frog Prince, and it ends with the frog turning back into a prince after kissing the princess.
Who is Sam and Leana's favourite teacher this semester?
Diane Watt :D (if you've made it this far, give us an extra point)