This Read with Oxford Stage 4 story collection contains four traditional tales: The Frog Prince; How the Bear Lost his Tail; Monkey's Magic Pipe; and Yoshi the Stonecutter. This beautifully-illustrated book with clear phonics progression is ideal for children who are gaining more reading confidence. These well-loved traditional tales from around the world have been rewritten so that children can read them for themselves. They are expertly levelled and in line with children's phonics learning at school. In additional to the stories, the collection offers tips for reading the stories together, extended story texts that parents can read aloud to their child, and story maps that children can use to help retell the story in their own words. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!
This book features in the following series: Phonics, Read With Oxford .
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Oxford University Press .
Nikki Gamble is a lecturer, writer and directs the Write Away education consultancy. She is an evaluator for the Literature Matters project which aims to promote children's literature in initial teacher training courses. PETER BENTLY has written several picture books including The Shark in the Dark and Cats Ahoy! (both Macmillan). He has also written the Vampire School series of young fiction for OUP. He studied languages at Oxford and now lives in Devon with his wife and two children. SARA OGILVIE is one of Booktrust's Best New Illustrators. She studied Illustration and Printmaking at Edinburgh College of Art and now lives in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Meg Hunt is the illustrator of Interstellar Cinderella and a printmaker, educator, and all-around maker of things. She was also the recipient of the 2015 Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Award for her contribution to the Illustrators 58 exhibition. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon. Susan Price is the acclaimed author of many books for children of all ages. In 1987 she won the Carnegie Medal for her novel The Ghost Drum and in 1994 was shortlisted again for Heads and Tales (both Faber). Her work draws inspiration from her native Black Country, where she still lives. Pippa Goodhart is an award winning bestselling author, known for the Winne the Witch series and her Pat Thomson is a well-known author of titles for children beginning to read, particularly for her Share-A-Story titles for Puffin. She is also a part time librarian at a College of Further Education.
This book contains the following story:
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.
