Book Series · 18 Books

The Other Side of the Story Books

In order from Seriously, Cinderella Is SO Annoying! to For Real, I Paraded in My Underpants!.

The Other Side of the Story series is a set of 18 picture books by Nancy Loewen, published between 2011 and 2018. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 25 pages.

Seriously, Cinderella Is SO Annoying!

Honestly, Red Riding Hood Was Rotten!

Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!

Trust Me, Jack's Beanstalk Stinks!

Seriously, Snow White Was So Forgetful!

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Seriously, Cinderella Is SO Annoying!

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$1398

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Seriously, Cinderella Is SO Annoying!

By Trisha Speed Shaskan, Gerald Claude Guerlais (Illustrator)

Discover Cinderella's untold story and see the ball from a new angle.

24 pages· 743 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Hardcover

Summary: Think you know Cinderella? Think again. This quirky tale reveals a different side of the classic story, challenging everything you thought you knew about the ball and its belle. With vibrant illustrations, dive into a fresh perspective that will make you question the familiar fairy tale. What secrets lie behind the glass slipper?

The complete set

The Other Side of the Story Series

18 books · Published 2011–2018

Seriously, Cinderella Is SO Annoying!

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$1398

Seriously, Cinderella Is SO Annoying!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Discover Cinderella's untold story and see the ball from a new angle.

Honestly, Red Riding Hood Was Rotten!

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$995

Honestly, Red Riding Hood Was Rotten!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Discover the wolf's side of the Little Red Riding Hood tale.

Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!

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$958

Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A bear befriends a girl who breaks into his house and together they play a trick on his parents.

Trust Me, Jack's Beanstalk Stinks!

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$1398

Trust Me, Jack's Beanstalk Stinks!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Discover the Giant's untold side of Jack's tale. Who's the real villain?

Seriously, Snow White Was So Forgetful!

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$2999

Seriously, Snow White Was So Forgetful!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Discover the untold truth behind Snow White's perfection.

No Lie, I Acted Like a Beast!

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$2849

No Lie, I Acted Like a Beast!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Discover the Beast's untold story and his true passion for the stage.

Really, Rapunzel Needed a Haircut!

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$958

Really, Rapunzel Needed a Haircut!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Discover the untold truth behind Rapunzel's tower imprisonment.

Frankly, I Never Wanted to Kiss Anybody!

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$958

Frankly, I Never Wanted to Kiss Anybody!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Discover the untold baseball twist behind the Frog Prince's curse.

Truly, We Both Loved Beauty Dearly!

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$958

Truly, We Both Loved Beauty Dearly!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Discover the untold truth behind the fairies' curse.

No Kidding, Mermaids Are a Joke!

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$1398

No Kidding, Mermaids Are a Joke!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Discover the untold truth behind the Little Mermaid's heartbreak.

Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet!

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$2849

Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Discover the untold truth behind fairy tale villains and their misunderstood actions.

No Lie, Pigs (and Their Houses) Can Fly!

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$2849

No Lie, Pigs (and Their Houses) Can Fly!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Discover the untold truth behind a cursed princess's eternal slumber.

Believe Me, I Never Felt a Pea!

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$2849

Believe Me, I Never Felt a Pea!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Discover the untold truth behind a princess's eternal slumber.

Frankly, I'd Rather Spin Myself a New Name!

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$2849

Frankly, I'd Rather Spin Myself a New Name!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Discover the untold story behind Rumpelstiltskin's legendary spinning skills.

Listen, My Bridge Is SO Cool!

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$2849

Listen, My Bridge Is SO Cool!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover the troll's true tale behind the goats' crossing.

Truthfully, Something Smelled Fishy!

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$2999

Truthfully, Something Smelled Fishy!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover the fisherman's wife's untold side of a classic tale.

Honestly, Our Music Stole the Show!

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$2849

Honestly, Our Music Stole the Show!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A donkey's quest for a music deal leads to unexpected heroism.

For Real, I Paraded in My Underpants!

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$958

For Real, I Paraded in My Underpants!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Why does an emperor parade in his underpants?

Good to know

Common Questions

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

There are 18 books in the Other Side of the Story series. It began with Seriously, Cinderella Is SO Annoying! in 2011, and the newest book, For Real, I Paraded in My Underpants!, was published in 2018.

What ages are the Other Side of the Story 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 Story book is the longest?

Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks! is the longest book in the series at 934 words (24 pages).

Which Other Side of the Story book is the shortest?

Trust Me, Jack's Beanstalk Stinks! is the shortest at 661 words (24 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

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

Trisha Speed Shaskan

Nancy Loewen

Eric Braun

Jessica Gunderson

Gerald Claude Guerlais

Tatevik Avakyan

Cristian Luis Bernardini

Denis Alexandre Alonso

Amit Tayal

Janna Rose Bock

Cristian Bernardini

Janna Bock

Gerald Guerlais

Russ Cox

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