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Books in My Side of the Story series

  • Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!: The Story of the Three Bears as Told by Baby Bear

    Nancy Loewen, Tatevik Avakyan

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Oct. 1, 2013)
    You think you know the story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"? The tale you've heard may not be just right. This retelling of the classic story, told from Baby Bear's perspective, will convince you that Goldilocks and Baby Bear (whose real name is Sam) were actually besties! This fractured fairy tale provides a fresh perspective on a well-known tale.
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  • My Side of the Story: Peter Pan/Captain Hook

    Kiki Thorpe, Disney Storybook Artists

    Hardcover (Disney Press, May 16, 2005)
    It's My Side of the Story - two books in one! In the first half, you get to hear the classic tale from Peter Pan's point of view. Then flip the book over to discover Captain Hook's take on the situation. You just won't believe what he has to say!Illustrated with all-new, full-color artwork. Poor Captain Hook. He's gone through so much-his hand was eaten by an obsessive crocodile, for goodness' sake! But does he get any sympathy? No. And it's all the fault of that less-than-honest little ruffian, Peter Pan. Don't be fooled by his charming façade-Peter's not all fun and games. Just sit back and let Captain Hook tell you all about his side of the story.
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  • The Whale and Jonah

    Troy Schmidt, Cory Jones

    Paperback (B&H Kids, June 1, 2015)
    Oh sure, we’ve all heard the story of Jonah and the whale a hundred times. But have we heard it from the perspective of the whale? The one who actually had Jonah stuck in his stomach? Part of the Their Side of the Stories series, The Whale and Jonah imagines how that great sea creature might tell his version of the story and offers an important lesson in obedience. Plus the Parent Connection feature helps parents and kids further discuss the message behind the original Bible story. Kids ages 4 to 8 will love this creative way of learning about that guy who was supposed to go to Nineveh. And don’t miss the other rollicking Bible stories in this series: The Raven and Noah, The Frog and the Plagues, The Lion and Daniel, and The Donkey and Jesus.
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  • The Donkey and Jesus

    Troy Schmidt, Cory Jones

    Paperback (B&H Kids, June 1, 2015)
    Oh sure, we’ve all heard the story about Jesus entering Jerusalem riding on a donkey. But have we heard it from the perspective of the donkey who experienced this history-making event firsthand? He might be just a pack animal, but he has a big lesson to learn. Part of the Their Side of the Story series, The Donkey and Jesus offers an important lesson about service, and the Parent Connection feature helps parents and kids further discuss the message behind the original Bible story. Kids ages 4 to 8 will love this interesting way to learn about Jesus’ ride into Jerusalem. And don’t miss the other rollicking Bible stories in this series: The Raven and Noah’s Ark, The Frog and the Plagues, The Lion and Daniel, and The Whale and Jonah.
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  • Trust Me, Jack's Beanstalk Stinks!: The Story of Jack and the Beanstalk as Told by the Giant

    Eric Mark Braun, Cristian Luis Bernardini

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Oct. 1, 2013)
    Think the Giant was the bad guy, terrifying poor little Jack? Think again! In this fun, quirky picture book, discover the other side of this popular fairy tale. Along with bright, bold illustrations, the bestselling OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY series gives young readers a fresh perspective on familiar tales. Read others in this series, including SERIOUSLY, SNOW WHITE WAS SO FORGETFUL! and BELIEVE ME, GOLDILOCKS ROCKS!
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  • Seriously, Snow White Was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves

    Nancy Loewen, Gerald Claude Guerlais

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Oct. 1, 2013)
    Think Snow White was the most perfect girl in the world? Think again! In this fun, quirky picture book, discover another perspective of this popular fairy tale. Along with bright, bold illustrations, the bestselling OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY series gives young readers a fresh perspective on familiar tales. Read others in this series by acclaimed author Nancy Loewen, including TRUST ME, HANSEL AND GRETEL ARE SWEET and BELIEVE ME, GOLDILOCKS ROCKS!
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  • The Brothers' War

    Patricia Hermes

    Paperback (Kingfisher, June 2, 2005)
    Melody and Marshall are cousins whose family is torn apart when Marshall's father enlists in the Confederate Army and Melody's father backs the Union cause. Marshall assists his father by acting as a spy while Melody helps her father. But will family loyalty override the allegiances of war when one of the cousins finds the other in distress?
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  • Trouble at the Mill

    Philip Wooderson

    Paperback (Kingfisher, June 2, 2005)
    Lizzy lives in a cramped mill worker's cottage and toils at a loom for fifteen hours a day. Her childhood friend Josh is the mill owner's son and leads a life of luxury. When Lizzy's father becomes involved in the reform movement, Lizzy and Josh's friendship is put to the test.
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  • Disney Princess: My Side of the Story - Sleeping Beauty/Maleficent - Book #4

    Kiki Thorpe

    Hardcover (Disney Press, Dec. 1, 2004)
    And that story about Maleficent putting a dreadful curse on baby Aurora? Maleficent insists that as CEO of E.V.I.L. enterprises, she was only trying to offer the little princess an internship at her textile mill. Maleficent knew the little princess wouldn't get by on the gifts of beauty and song. A good work ethic-now, that's priceless! Who's telling the truth? You decide!
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  • Escape From War

    James Riordan

    Paperback (Kingfisher, June 2, 2005)
    Frank lives in London's East End. When his father is drafted and his neighborhood is bombed, Frank is evacuated to the countryside. There, he meets a German Jewish girl named Hannah and learns how much is at stake in the war with Nazi Germany.
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  • Disney Princess: My Side of the Story - Snow White/The Queen - Book #2

    Daphne Skinner, Atelier Philippe Harchy, John Kurtz

    Hardcover (Disney Press, Feb. 1, 2005)
    Snow White tells the story of her life with her wicked stepmother, while the queen paints a different picture of Snow White.
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  • No Lie, I Acted Like a Beast!: The Story of Beauty and the Beast as Told by the Beast

    Nancy Loewen, Cristian Luis Bernardini

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Oct. 1, 2013)
    Inside every beast beats the heart of an actor - or so the Beast would have you believe in “No Lie, I Acted Like a Beast!” This retelling of the classic story “Beauty and the Beast,” told from the Beast’s point of view, paints a picture of a kind-hearted prince who wants nothing more than his turn on the stage. A fun ride that flips what you know of the fairy tale on its ear.
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