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  • Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet!: The Story of Hansel and Gretel as Told by the Witch

    Nancy Loewen, Janna Rose Bock

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Think a witch ate Hansel and Gretel? 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 SERIOUSLY, SNOW WHITE WAS SO FORGETFUL! and BELIEVE ME, GOLDILOCKS ROCKS!
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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

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, July 1, 2011)
    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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  • The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Narrated by the Sheepish But Truthful Wolf

    Nancy Loewen, Juan M. Moreno

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2018)
    So who was really pulling the wool over whose eyes? The Wolf gets candid about "the boy who cried" in this fractured version of a classic Aesop's fable, delighting readers with his first-person account, while back matter questions encourage discussion about perspective. Includes a condensed version of the original tale.
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  • No Lie, Pigs

    Jessica Gunderson, Cristian Luis Bernardini

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Feb. 1, 2016)
    He was a huffing, puffing wolf who caused the three little pigs some big-time headaches. End of story? Not quite. Get the full scoop from the wolf's point of view in this lighthearted twist on the classic fairy tale.
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  • The Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper

    Nancy Loewen, Carles Arbat

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Why wasn't the grasshopper preparing for winter like the industrious ants were? The grasshopper himself treats readers to HIS side of this classic Aesop's fable in a first-person narrative that celebrates friendship and music, and subtly teaches the concept of perspective. Includes a condensed version of the original fable and discussion questions.
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  • Truly, We Both Loved Beauty Dearly!: The Story of Sleeping Beauty as Told by the Good and Bad Fairies

    Trisha Sue Speed Shaskan, Amit Tayal, Terry Flaherty Ph.D.

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2013)
    OF COURSE you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you.
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  • No Kidding, Mermaids Are a Joke!: The Story of the Little Mermaid as Told by the Prince

    Nancy Loewen, Amit Tayal, Terry Flaherty Ph.D.

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2013)
    OF COURSE you think I was a lousy, no good guy for breaking the Little Mermaid's heart. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you. This fractured fairy tale provides a fresh perspective on a well-known tale.
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  • Believe Me, I Never Felt a Pea!: The Story of the Princess and the Pea as Told by the Princess

    Nancy Loewen, Cristian Luis Bernardini

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2016)
    If it wasn't a pea, what DID cause the princess to have such a lousy night's sleep? The story is best told by the princess herself. Snuggle in tight for a clever twist on this classic fairy tale.
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  • Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!: The Story of the Three Bears as Told by Baby Bear

    Nancy Loewen, Tatevik Avakyan

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, July 1, 2011)
    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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  • The Tortoise and the Hare, Narrated by the Silly But Truthful Tortoise

    Nancy Loewen, Russ Cox

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2018)
    The tortoise may be slow, but he's killing it onstage, much to the hare's dismay. Get every punchline straight from the reptilian comedian's mouth in this fractured take on a classic Aesop's fable that subtly teaches, and encourages discussion of, the concept of perspective. Includes a condensed version of the original tale.
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  • Listen, My Bridge Is SO Cool!: The Story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff as Told by the Troll

    Nancy Loewen, Cristian Luis Bernardini

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2018)
    You think you know the story of "Three Billy Goats Gruff"? You're in for a surprise. The troll SAID he wanted to gobble up the billy goats, but what's the real story behind his stomps and roars? A classic fairy tale gets a trip-trapping twist as the troll tells all.
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  • The Lion and Daniel

    Troy Schmidt, Cory Jones

    Paperback (B&H Kids, June 1, 2015)
    Oh sure, we've all heard the story about how much faith Daniel showed in that dangerous lions’ den. But have we heard it from the perspective of the lions? At one time, they ruled the jungle, but now, here they are, kicked off their thrones and tossed into a pit with a guy who looks a lot like dinner. Part of the Their Side of the Story series, The Lion and Daniel offers an important lesson on humility and patience, 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 new way to learn about Daniel and the lions that is roaring good fun. And don’t miss the other rollicking Bible stories in this series: The Raven and Noah’s Ark, The Frog and the Plagues, The Whale and Jonah, and The Donkey and Jesus.
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