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Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone Imprint
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
120 pages : colored illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
580L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the concept of point of view through the good and bad fairies' retelling of the classic fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty"--
13) Frankly, I'd rather spin myself a new name!: the story of Rumpelstiltskin as told by Rumpelstiltskin
Author
Series
Lexile measure
AD 520L
Language
English
Formats
Description
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.
14) No lie, pigs (and their houses) CAN fly!: the story of the three little pigs as told by the wolf
Author
Series
Lexile measure
AD 570L
Language
English
Formats
Description
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.
16) For Real, I Paraded in My Underpants!: The Story of the Emperor's New Clothes as Told by the Emperor
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
500L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations
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.
17) Honestly, Our Music Stole the Show!: The Story of the Bremen Town Musicians as Told by the Donkey
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
500L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
530L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations
Language
English
Description
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.
19) Truthfully, Something Smelled Fishy!: The Story of the Fisherman and His Wife as Told by the Wife
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
560L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations
Language
English
Description
Retells the fairy tale of "The Fisherman and His Wife" from the point of view of the wife, who keeps wishing for bigger and better things in life, and somehow, her husband keeps providing them. When she tries to catch a fish, a flounder, it all disappears.