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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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Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone Imprint
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
120 pages : colored illustrations ; 26 cm.
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English
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"Introduces the concept of point of view through retellings of five classic fairy tales - 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'Snow White,' 'Rapunzel,' 'Sleeping Beauty,' and 'The Frog Prince' - by the stories' supporting characters"--
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English
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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...
15) Frankly, I'd rather spin myself a new name!: the story of Rumpelstiltskin as told by Rumpelstiltskin
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Lexile measure
AD 520L
Language
English
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A retelling of the classic fairy tale from the point of view of Rumpelstiltskin, who spins straw into gold (for cash payments), but really dreams of having a son to raise.
16) No lie, pigs (and their houses) CAN fly!: the story of the three little pigs as told by the wolf
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Lexile measure
AD 570L
Language
English
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A humorous retelling of the fairy tale as told from the point of view of the misunderstood wolf, who suffers from "uncontrollable breathing syndrome" and really just wants to be friends.
18) For Real, I Paraded in My Underpants!: The Story of the Emperor's New Clothes as Told by the Emperor
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Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Description
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.
19) Honestly, Our Music Stole the Show!: The Story of the Bremen Town Musicians as Told by the Donkey
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Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Description
The Bremen Town Musicians never wanted to be heroes. They wanted a recording contract! At least that's the story readers hear from the donkey's point of view in this charming twist on a classic fairy tale that supports curriculm standards.
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Lexile measure
530L
Language
English
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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.