Book Series · 4 Books

The Other Side of the Fable Books

In order from The Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper to The Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper.

The Other Side of the Fable series is a set of 4 picture books by Nancy Loewen, published in 2018. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 25 pages.

The Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Lion and the Mouse, Narrated by the Timid But Truthful Mouse
The Tortoise and the Hare, Narrated by the Silly But Truthful Tortoise
The Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 7–8 · 2018

The Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper

By Nancy Loewen, Carles Arbat (Illustrator)

A grasshopper's music unites insects, challenging the ants' winter preparations.

24 pages· 850 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Summary: Harper the grasshopper faces winter unprepared, unlike the diligent ants. Rescued by Lark, an ant eager to learn the fiddle, Harper's music soon captivates the field's insects. As an insect orchestra forms, Harper's tale unfolds, questioning the balance between work and play. Will music and friendship be enough to see them through the cold months? Discover a fresh perspective on a timeless fable.
The complete set

The Other Side of the Fable Series

4 books · Published 2018

Series
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The Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper

Picture Book · Ages 7–8 · 2018

A grasshopper's music unites insects, challenging the ants' winter preparations.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Picture Book · Ages 7–8 · 2018

Who truly deceived whom in this twist on a classic fable?

The Lion and the Mouse, Narrated by the Timid But Truthful Mouse

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A timid mouse steps up when her sister breaks a promise to the king of beasts.

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The Tortoise and the Hare, Narrated by the Silly But Truthful Tortoise

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A tortoise's comedic rise challenges a hare's ego in a fable twist.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Other Side of the Fable series?

There are 4 books in the Other Side of the Fable series. It began with The Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper in 2018, and the newest book, The Ants and the Grasshopper, Narrated by the Fanciful But Truthful Grasshopper, was published in 2018.

What ages are the Other Side of the Fable books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Other Side of the Fable book is the longest?

The Tortoise and the Hare, Narrated by the Silly But Truthful Tortoise is the longest book in the series at 980 words (24 pages).

Which Other Side of the Fable book is the shortest?

The Lion and the Mouse, Narrated by the Timid But Truthful Mouse is the shortest at 364 words (24 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Other Side of the Fable to life.

01

Nancy Loewen

Author
02

Carles Arbat

Illustrator
03

Juan M. Moreno

Illustrator
04

Cristian Bernardini

Illustrator
05

Russ Cox

Illustrator

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