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  • Really, Rapunzel Needed a Haircut!: The Story of Rapunzel as Told by Dame Gothel

    Jessica Gunderson, Denis Alexandre Alonso, Terry Flaherty Ph.D.

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, July 1, 2013)
    Think Dame Gothel was just a horrible old witch, locking fair-haired Rapunzel in that tall, tall tower? 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 children a fresh perspective on familiar tales. Read others in this series by prolific author Trisha Jessica Gunderson, including FRANKLY, I’D RATHER SPIN MYSELF A NEW NAME! and NO LIE, PIGS (AND THEIR HOUSES) CAN FLY!
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  • Medea Tells All: A Mad, Magical Love

    Eric Mark Braun, Stephen Park Gilpin

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2014)
    OF COURSE you think I was a power-hungry witch, that the ways I helped Jason get the Golden Fleece were underhanded and cruel. You don’t know the other side of the myth. Well, let me tell you …
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  • Medusa Tells All: Beauty Missing, Hair Hissing

    Rebecca Fjelland Davis, Stephen Park Gilpin

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2014)
    OF COURSE you think I was disrespectful and incredibly vain, that I deserved to be turned into a monster. You don't know the other side of the myth. Well, let me tell you …
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  • Cronus the Titan Tells All: Tricked by the Kids

    Eric Mark Braun, Stephen Park Gilpin

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, July 1, 2014)
    OF COURSE you think I was the worst father ever, that swallowing my own children was utterly monstrous. You don't know the other side of the myth. Well, let me tell you
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  • Cyclops Tells All: The Way EYE See It

    Nancy Loewen, Ryan Andrew Pentney

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2014)
    OF COURSE you think my actions were horrific and heartless, that dining on Odysseus’ men was unforgivable. You don’t know the other side of the myth. Well, let me tell you …
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  • The Other Side of the Story

    Jessica Gunderson, Nancy Loewen, Cristian Luis Bernardini, Gerald Claude Guerlais

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Was the Giant swindled by a beanstalk-climbing boy? Was the Beast an aspiring thespian at heart? The Other Side of the Story series gives "misunderstood" characters from classic fairy tales their long-overdue turn in the spotlight, encouraging lively discussions about perspective and truth.
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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.

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, July 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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  • The Other Side of the Story

    Jessica Gunderson, Nancy Loewen, Cristian Luis Bernardini, Gerald Claude Guerlais

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Was the Giant swindled by a beanstalk-climbing boy? Was the Beast an aspiring thespian at heart? The Other Side of the Story series gives "misunderstood" characters from classic fairy tales their long-overdue turn in the spotlight, encouraging lively discussions about perspective and truth.
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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.

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, July 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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  • No Lie, I Acted Like a Beast!: The Story of Beauty and the Beast as Told by the Beast

    Nancy Loewen, Cristian Luis Bernardini

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 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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  • Seriously, Snow White Was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves

    Nancy Loewen, Gerald Claude Guerlais

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 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 Other Side of the Myth

    Eric Mark Braun, Rebecca Fjelland Davis, Nancy Loewen, Stephen Park Gilpin, Ryan Andrew Pentney

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Was Medusa bullied for being beautiful? Was Polyphemus the Cyclops really a softie at heart? "Misunderstood" characters from classic Greek mythology come clean with their sides of the stories, prompting critical thinking discussions about perspective. Make sure your readers get the full scoop!
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