In "The Frog Prince," a young princess loses her golden ball in a deep well. A frog appears and offers to retrieve it in exchange for her companionship. Reluctantly, she agrees. The frog brings back the ball, but the princess shuns him, feeling disgusted. Later, in her castle, the frog follows her and demands to be treated as promised. In a fit of anger, she throws him against the wall, which magically transforms him into a handsome prince. It’s revealed that a wicked witch had cursed him, and true love ultimately breaks the spell, leading to their joyful union. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
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This book was published in 2008 by Usborne Books .
Samantha Meredith graduated from Loughborough University with a BA (Hons) degree in illustration. She began her career as a designer at Usborne Publishing. She now works as a full-time illustrator, drawing pictures all day, while drinking tea and wearing panda slippers. She is based in North London. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, were German professors whose collections of folk tales and fairy tales have been loved for generations. The artist, Mike Gordon, specialises in humorous illustrations and has won several awards for his work. He is based in Santa Barbara in California. Carmela LaVigna Coyle's first book, Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?, is enjoyed by little princesses everywhere and has been succeeded by four other princess books. She lives in Denver, Colorado. Mike Gordon's award-winning illustrations span fiction, non-fiction, entertainment, and educational books worldwide. He lives in Santa Barbara, California. Carl Gordon and his father have been a team since 1999. Mike Gordon creates the line art illustrations, and the color is computer generated by Carl. He lives in Hove, England.
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The Frog King
"The Frog King," also known as "The Frog Prince," is a famous folk tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. Here's a summary of the plot:
Once upon a time, a young princess was playing with a golden ball near a pond. Accidentally, she dropped her ball into the water, and it sank to the bottom. Distraught, she began to cry. A frog, who lived in the pond, heard her cries and offered to help. In exchange for retrieving her ball, he asked for her friendship and companionship, promising to be her faithful companion.
Though repulsed by the idea of befriending a frog, the princess agreed to the frog's request. He dived into the pond, brought back her golden ball, and the princess, wanting to keep her promise, took him home. However, she had no intention of keeping her word and treated the frog with disdain.
That night, the frog appeared at the princess's door, reminding her of her promise. Feeling obligated, she allowed him to come in. The frog sat with her at the table, ate from her plate, and even slept on her pillow. The next morning, the princess found the frog transformed into a handsome prince.
The prince explained that he had been cursed by a wicked witch, and only the princess's willingness to be his friend could break the curse. By keeping her promise and showing kindness, she had released him from the enchantment. Overjoyed, the princess and the prince fell in love and, in many versions of the story, married, living happily ever after.
"The Frog King" is a tale that teaches themes of kindness, honor, and the importance of keeping one's promises. It conveys the idea that appearances can be deceiving and that true beauty lies within a person's character.
