This book has become a new favorite of mine this year. Fairy tales have been favorites of mine since I was a very small child, and this one is no exception. It deserves attention not only because of the grace and beauty of the illustrations, but also because of the new spin it takes on an old tale. In this story, the princess does not kiss the frog to turn him into a prince. Neither does she fall in love with him. She simply gets angry with him, picks him up, and throws him into a wall. A bit violent perhaps, but I often find myself reading classrooms to groups of children. The three and four year olds in the classroom where I was reading this book erupted into gay shrieks and giggles during this scene. They loved that not only a kiss, but a good knock in the head will also break that nasty witch's spell. As mentioned before, the luminous, living quality of the illustrations tell the story almost by themselves. Sure to enchant with its imagery and simple story, the book is worth experiencing.
“The Frog Prince,” also known as “The Frog King, or Iron Henry,” is a German fairy tale. It was collected by the Brothers Grimm and is the first story in their collection of “Children's and Household Tales,” published in 1812. The tale has captivated audiences for many years, offering moral lessons about keeping promises, looking beyond appearances, and the power of love and perseverance.
A beautiful, but spoiled, princess often played with her golden ball by a well in the woods. One day, she dropped the ball into the well and began to cry. A voice offered to retrieve her ball if she promised to be its companion, eat from her plate, drink from her cup, and sleep in her bed. The princess agreed, hoping to break the promise to a mere frog.
The frog was a prince under a wicked witch's spell. The princess, relieved to have her ball back, ran back to the castle, forgetting her promise. The next day, the frog arrived at the castle, reminding the princess of her promise. The princess was forced by her father, the King, to keep her word, emphasizing the importance of honor.
“The Frog Prince,” also known as “The Frog King, or Iron Henry,” is a German fairy tale. It was collected by the Brothers Grimm and is the first story in their collection of “Children's and Household Tales,” published in 1812. The tale has captivated audiences for many years, offering moral lessons about keeping promises, looking beyond appearances, and the power of love and perseverance.
A beautiful, but spoiled, princess often played with her golden ball by a well in the woods. One day, she dropped the ball into the well and began to cry. A voice offered to retrieve her ball if she promised to be its companion, eat from her plate, drink from her cup, and sleep in her bed. The princess agreed, hoping to break the promise to a mere frog.
The frog was a prince under a wicked witch's spell. The princess, relieved to have her ball back, ran back to the castle, forgetting her promise. The next day, the frog arrived at the castle, reminding the princess of her promise. The princess was forced by her father, the King, to keep her word, emphasizing the importance of honor.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940195383596 |
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| Publisher: | Blackstone Audio, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 07/29/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | Up to 4 Years |
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