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.
A fun take on this little-known fairy tale. I have not read it in forever, so I am not sure exactly how much is changed, but this is pretty funny! As with the others, critical thinking questions at the end.
The Fairy Tales with a Twist books are all interesting takes from the other side, for example Cinderella as told by the "Wicked" Step-mother. All of the ones I have read have been good (4 - 4.5 range).