SERIES
The OTHER Side of the Story
Picture Window Books, 2011-2018
grades PreK-3
24 pages
This series is a whole lot of fairy tale fun! Classic tales are retold from a different
character's point of view. Kids get lots to think about and plenty of laughs, too.
"Best Resources of 2012" Library Media Connection
For Real, I Paraded in my Underpants!
The Story of The Emperor's New Clothes as told by the Emperor
illustrated by Russ Cox
Yes, I marched down city streets wearing nothing but my underpants. But if
you must know, I did it for a very good reason!
ISBN 9781515823155 (paperback)
ISBN 9781515822943 (library binding)
ISBN 9781515823193 (interactive ebook)
For Real, I Paraded in my Underpants!
The Story of The Emperor's New Clothes as told by the Emperor
illustrated by Russ Cox
Yes, I marched down city streets wearing nothing but my underpants. But if
you must know, I did it for a very good reason!
ISBN 9781515823155 (paperback)
ISBN 9781515822943 (library binding)
ISBN 9781515823193 (interactive ebook)
Listen, My Bridge is So Cool!
The Story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff as told by the Troll
illustrated by Cristian Bernardini
Here's a newsflash for you: Not all trolls act like trolls, and not all big goats are brave. What REALLY happened during all that trip-trapping across my bridge?
ISBN 9781515823179 (paperback)
ISBN 9781515822974 (library binding)
ISBN 9781515823216 (interactive ebook)
Listen, My Bridge is So Cool!
The Story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff as told by the Troll
illustrated by Cristian Bernardini
Here's a newsflash for you: Not all trolls act like trolls, and not all big goats are brave. What REALLY happened during all that trip-trapping across my bridge?
ISBN 9781515823179 (paperback)
ISBN 9781515822974 (library binding)
ISBN 9781515823216 (interactive ebook)
Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel are SWEET!
The Story of Hansel and Gretel as told by the Witch
illustrated by Jana Bock
Everyone knows I tried to gobble up the little children lost in the woods.
Or DID I?
ISBN 9781479586271 (paperback)
ISBN 9781479586233 (library binding)
ISBN 9781515805717 (interactive ebook)
Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel are SWEET!
The Story of Hansel and Gretel as told by the Witch
illustrated by Jana Bock
Everyone knows I tried to gobble up the little children lost in the woods.
Or DID I?
ISBN 9781479586271 (paperback)
ISBN 9781479586233 (library binding)
ISBN 9781515805717 (interactive ebook)
Believe Me, I Never Felt a Pea!
The Story of the Princess and the Pea as told by the Princess
illustrated by Cristian Bernardini
Yes, there was a stormy night, a towering mattress, a pea, and a prince. You know what else there was? A classic case of "creative hearing"!
ISBN 9781479586264 (paperback)
ISBN 9781479586226 (library binding)
No Lie, I ACTED Like a Beast!
The Story of Beauty and the Beast as Told by the Beast
illustrated by Cristian Bernardini
My acting skills got me into trouble...my acting skills got me out of trouble...and my acting skills even got me the girl of my dreams!
ISBN 9781404880832 (paperback)
ISBN 9781404879386 (library binding)
ISBN 9781479547012 (interactive ebook)
Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!
The Story of the Three Bears as Told by Baby Bear
illustrated by Tatevik Avakyan
If you think Goldilocks liked to play by her own rules, you're right. But she wasn't the only one!
ISBN 9781404870444 (paperback)
ISBN 9781404866720 (library binding)
ISBN 9781479531608 (interactive ebook)
Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!
The Story of the Three Bears as Told by Baby Bear
illustrated by Tatevik Avakyan
If you think Goldilocks liked to play by her own rules, you're right. But she wasn't the only one!
ISBN 9781404870444 (paperback)
ISBN 9781404866720 (library binding)
ISBN 9781479531608 (interactive ebook)
Frankly, I Never Wanted to Kiss Anybody!
The Story of the Frog Prince as Told by the Frog
illustrated by Denis Alonso
Oh, sure. Feel sorry for the princess, for having to kiss a frog
like me. But let me tell you, that kiss was no picnic for me, either!
ISBN 9781479519521 (paperback)
ISBN 9781404883048 (library binding)
Seriously, Snow White was SO Forgetful!
The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves
illustrated by Gerald Guerlais
Did you ever wonder how the evil queen managed to trick Snow White
not once, not twice, but three times?
ISBN 9781404880856 (paperback)
ISBN 9781404879379 (library binding)
ISBN 9781479547005 (interactive ebook)
No Kidding, Mermaids are a Joke!
The Story of the Little Mermaid as Told by the Prince
illustrated by Amit Tayal
You probably think I was a lousy, no-good guy for breaking
the Little Mermaid’s heart. Truth is, I thought I was being pranked!
ISBN 9781479519514 (paperback)
ISBN 9781404883031 (library binding)
Check out these compilations in The Other Side of the Story series—
they're a great value, with five funny fairy tales in each one.
ISBN 9781479556977 (paper over board)
Cinderella Little Red Riding Hood Goldilocks and the Three Bears The Little Mermaid Jack and the Beanstalk |
ISBN 9781479557394 (paper over board)
Rapunzel The Frog Prince Snow White Sleeping Beauty Beauty and the Beast |
REVIEWS
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY
If you are looking for avant-garde fractured fairy tales, then look no further. These titles all tell the familiar fairy tale from the perspective of another character. The digitally created illustrations are bright and cheery. These stories would all be good for teaching point of view, and comparing and contrasting with the original tale. A “think about it” section includes questions for classroom discussion. The websites include games, jokes, and other activities. These will appeal to those looking for a contemporary version of the original tale. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites.
Library Media Connection, March/April 2012
ANOTHER OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY
"I bought this to read to my 5 year old little girl and she loves it. I'm teaching her point of view and this is a great way to do it. The stories are a lot of fun and a great change from the princess is perfect and everything is perfect kind of theme. The characters have flaws and problems, nothing too damaging of course, but it's fun and my daughter thinks it's hilarious! Plus, this book begs you to read it in funny voices...or maybe that's just me...anyway, I feel that you will really enjoy this book if you're looking for something a little different from the everyday princess book!"
Brandi Hanson, Amazon reviewer
BELIEVE ME, GOLDILOCKS ROCKS
"Love the look at this favorite seen from a different light. My 4th grader loved seeing Baby Bear more like herself -somewhere between child and teen. My daughter really related to the need to be seen as more mature. This is a great discussing starter."
Dawn Marie, Amazon reviewer
NO LIE, I ACTED LIKE A BEAST
This is an excellent read-aloud to teach the common core reading literature standard, as well as comparing various texts. The Beauty and the Beast is a wonderful story on it's own, but this version from the Beast's point of view gives the reader a little more "what if" background knowledge of the Beast. The illustrations help with the words for ESL and visual learners. And, the book is also a great tool to help students learn about a character's traits. The best thing about this book is the entertainment it provided my students with laughing and pondering a lot of "what if" questions while we read and compared both this and another version of Beauty and the Beast.
L. Mcdavid, Amazon reviewer
FRANKLY, I NEVER WANTED TO KISS ANYBODY
This is a really fun book for little kids as well as big kids. This particular big (and old) kid likes this book a lot. It is cute and entertaining and also can be used to teach some good lessons. I have seen it used in creative writing as well as in 'point of view' lessons. The illustrations are colorful and attractive and just lots of fun. The little kids that I have read this to have enjoyed it very much. I think it is a keeper.
E. Ervin, Amazon reviewer