|aNo lie, I acted like a beast! |bthe story of Beauty and the Beast as told by the Beast |cby Nancy Loewen ; illustrated by Cristian Bernardini.
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|aNorth Mankato, MN |bPicture Window Books|c2013.
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|a24 p. |bcol. ill. |c26 cm.
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|aThe other side of the story
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|aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 24)
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|aThe 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.
"OF COURSE you think I was a filthy, nasty beast, terrorizing poor Beauty and her father. You don’t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you …This fractured fairy tale provides a fresh perspective on a well-known tale."