Loewen, Nancy

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Words, wit, and wonder

writing your own poem
An introduction to poetry that describes how poems are different from other kinds of writing; discusses rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, similes, onomatopoeia, acrostics, cinquains, concrete poems, free verse, haikus, and limericks; and includes examples.

The boy who cried wolf, narrated by the sheepish but truthful wolf

In this humorous retelling of the classic fable, Whisper the wolf explains that the shepherd boy was not lying about there being a wolf among the sheep, he just misunderstood the situation, because Whisper was just visiting the sheep who were his friends.
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The lion and the mouse, narrated by the timid but truthful mouse

In this humorous retelling of the classic fable told by a mouse, Catnip is the bold mouse who is caught by the lion (she really should not have tried to jump over him)--but it is her timid twin sister Bitsy who finds the courage to fulfill her sister's promise, and chews through the net the lion gets caught in.
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For real, I paraded in my underpants!

the story of the emperor's new clothes as told by the emperor
2018
In this humorous adaptation of the tale, Emperor Twill, ruler of the kingdom Pardonia, explains why parading in his underwear was really a clever plan on his part to find the one person in the kingdom who would give him an honest opinion.
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Listen, my bridge is so cool!

the story of the three billy goats Gruff as told by the troll
2018
In this humorous adaptation of the tale, Arty the troll is really a poetry-loving, non-aggressive guy who is being pressured by the Troll Patrol to act more troll-like or lose his rights to the bridge--so he makes a deal with the largest of the billy goats that makes them both look good.
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No lie, I acted like a beast!

the story of Beauty and the Beast as told by the Beast
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.

Seriously, Snow White was so forgetful!

the story of Snow White as told by the dwarves
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.

Believe me, I never felt a pea!

the story of the princess and the pea as told by the princess
The princess, who claims she is not really a princess, tells her side of the story of why she has a sleepless night on twenty mattresses.

Walt Whitman

1994
This book provides an introduction to Walt Whitman, with selections of his work accompanying photographs, artwork, and biographical text.

Trust me, Hansel and Gretel are sweet!

the story of Hansel and Gretel as told by the witch
The witch tells her side of the story about two children who are left in the forest by their father.

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