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  • The Other Side of the Story: Fairy Tales with a Twist

    Eric Mark Braun, Nancy Loewen, Trisha Sue Speed Shaskan, Tatevik Avakyan, Cristian Luis Bernardini, Gerald Claude Guerlais, Amit Tayal

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Thats NOT the way it was! say five characters from some of the worlds most beloved fairy tales. In reality, Cinderella wasnt the sweetest belle of the ball. She was an annoying chatterbox. Jack was a petty thief. And Little Red Riding Hood? Spoiled rotten! Its all about point of view. Pull up a chair, and get the full scoop straight from the mouths of the wicked stepmother, the giant, the prince, Baby Bear, and the wolf. Get the Other Side of the Story!
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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

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Feb. 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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  • 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

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Feb. 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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  • Frankly, I Never Wanted to Kiss Anybody!: The Story of the Frog Prince as Told by the Frog

    Nancy Loewen, Denis Alexandre Alonso, Terry Flaherty Ph.D.

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2013)
    You think you know the story of "The Frog Prince"? THINK AGAIN! This retelling of the classic story, told from the frog's perspective, will have you in stitches―baseball stitches, that is. The frog will fill you in on the baseball story behind this famous tale. This fractured fairy tale provides a fresh perspective on a well-known tale.
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  • Another Other Side of the Story: Fairy Tales with a Twist

    Jessica Gunderson, Nancy Loewen, Trisha Sue Speed Shaskan, Denis Alexandre Alonso, Cristian Luis Bernardini, Gerald Claude Guerlais, Amit Tayal

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2014)
    MY turn! shout MORE characters from some of the worlds best classic fairy tales. This time the beast, the dwarves, Dame Gothel, the fairies, and the frog take center stage and share their points of view. Think Snow White was the most perfect girl ever? Wrong. She had a mind like a leaky bucket. Sleeping Beauty? A beautiful klutz. And Rapunzel? Such an ungrateful creature! Settle in, and take a listen. Time for ANOTHER Other Side of the Story!
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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

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Feb. 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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  • Really, Rapunzel Needed a Haircut!: The Story of Rapunzel as Told by Dame Gothel

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

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Aug. 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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  • Frankly, I'd Rather Spin Myself a New Name!: The Story of Rumpelstiltskin as Told by Rumpelstiltskin

    Jessica Gunderson, Janna Rose Bock

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Feb. 1, 2016)
    Rumpelstiltskin's spinning skills are legendary, but what's the little man's story? No one better than Rumpelstiltskin himself to shine a golden light on this delightful twist on a classic fairy tale.
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  • For Real, I Paraded in My Underpants!: The Story of the Emperor’s New Clothes as Told by the Emperor

    Nancy Loewen, Russ Cox

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Why on earth would an emperor walk down the street in his underpants? This first-person narrative provides readers with the answer ― directly from the emperor himself ― while subtly teaching about point of view and supporting curriculum standards.
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  • Honestly, Red Riding Hood Was Rotten!: The Story of Little Red Riding Hood as Told by the Wolf

    Trisha Speed Shaskan, Trisha Sue Speed Shaskan, Gerald Claude Guerlais

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Oct. 1, 2013)
    You think you know the story of "Little Red Riding Hood"? THINK AGAIN! This retelling of the classic story, told from the wolf's perspective, will give you a fresh spin on this famous tale. Was the wolf just really hungry for apples? Was Little Red Riding Hood rotten? This fun fractured tale will leave you with a whole new understanding of the classic story.
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  • Seriously, Cinderella Is SO Annoying!: The Story of Cinderella as Told by the Wicked Stepmother

    Trisha Speed Shaskan, Trisha Sue Speed Shaskan, Gerald Claude Guerlais

    Hardcover (Picture Window Books, Oct. 1, 2013)
    OF COURSE you think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...
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  • Frankly, I Never Wanted to Kiss Anybody!: The Story of the Frog Prince as Told by the Frog

    Nancy Loewen, Denis Alexandre Alonso, Terry Flaherty Ph.D.

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2013)
    You think you know the story of "The Frog Prince"? THINK AGAIN! This retelling of the classic story, told from the frog's perspective, will have you in stitches―baseball stitches, that is. The frog will fill you in on the baseball story behind this famous tale. This fractured fairy tale provides a fresh perspective on a well-known tale.
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