In "The Frog Prince," a beautiful princess loses her golden ball in a pond. A mysterious frog offers to retrieve it in exchange for her friendship. Reluctantly, she agrees, but when the frog brings back the ball, she shuns him. Angry and hurt, the frog follows her to the castle, and she eventually confronts her promise. In some versions, she transforms the frog into a handsome prince by kissing him, revealing that he was under a spell. The story emphasizes themes of keeping promises, looking beyond appearances, and the power of true friendship and love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Kingfisher, Kingfisher Nursery Library .
There are 24 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 1992 by Pan Macmillan .
For more than 30 years, Margie Carter has worked in the early childhood field including positions as a preschool teacher, child care director, and college instructor. She and Deb Curtis have coauthored seven books, including Designs for Living and Learning. They speak to and consult with child care organizations across the U. S. , Canada, and Australia. Sally Emerson is an adult novelist with a particular interest in traditional rhymes for children. Colin and Moira Maclean are the popular illustrators of over fifty books for children, particularly traditional material such as fairy tales, nursery rhymes and nursery stories. Their books for Kingfisher include The Kingfisher Playtime Treasury and The Kingisher Nursery Treasury. Moira Maclean lives in the South of France. Colin Maclean died in 1997. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, were German professors whose collections of folk tales and fairy tales have been loved for generations.
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.
