Nancy Loewen

The dwarf known as Seven explains how Snow White's terrible memory was the cause of many problems, including her long sleep, and exactly how she was rescued by a prince.

Introduces the concept of point of view through the prince's retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Frog Prince" --

A humorous retelling of The Princess and the Pea, as told by the princess--who really was not a princess at all, and was kept awake by her dog.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of ladybugs.

Uses the story of "Little Red Riding Hood" as a model for demonstrating the basics of writing a fairy tale. Provides tips and advice on developing characters, a setting, a plot, and dialogue, and features writing exercises and further reading sources.

"Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Scarlett, the stray cat that famously saved her kittens from a Brooklyn garage fire"--

"Introduces the concept of point of view through the Cyclops Polyphemus' retelling of the classic Greek myth 'Odysseus'"--

The Beast relates the true story of how he was unintentionally rude to a fairy while preparing for an audition, then won the heart of a beautiful girl despite his appearance and odor.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of grasshoppers.

"When someone you love dies, you might feel sad, lonely, and confused. What do you do? No matter who your loved one was, this story can help you through the tough times."--from cover, p. [4]