The Horned Toad Prince
A spunky cowgirl finds herself in a mess of trouble and is forced to strike a deal with a horned toad in this hilarious spin on a classic fairy tale.

Reba Jo loves riding all over the wild prairie and roping any critter unlucky enough to cross her path. But when her luck turns sour, she has to work with a horned toad to save her own hide. Reba Jo tries her darnedest to weasel out of her part of the bargain, but the clever horned toad won't let her off the hook. In the end, she learns that a promise is a promise and words once spoken are not easily taken back.

Jackie Mims Hopkins's sizzling southwestern retelling of the fairy tale "The Frog Prince" is complemented by Michael Austin's vibrant, distinctive illustrations, which colorfully transport young readers to the untamed, dusty prairie.

WINNER of the Storytelling World Award!
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The Horned Toad Prince
A spunky cowgirl finds herself in a mess of trouble and is forced to strike a deal with a horned toad in this hilarious spin on a classic fairy tale.

Reba Jo loves riding all over the wild prairie and roping any critter unlucky enough to cross her path. But when her luck turns sour, she has to work with a horned toad to save her own hide. Reba Jo tries her darnedest to weasel out of her part of the bargain, but the clever horned toad won't let her off the hook. In the end, she learns that a promise is a promise and words once spoken are not easily taken back.

Jackie Mims Hopkins's sizzling southwestern retelling of the fairy tale "The Frog Prince" is complemented by Michael Austin's vibrant, distinctive illustrations, which colorfully transport young readers to the untamed, dusty prairie.

WINNER of the Storytelling World Award!
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The Horned Toad Prince

The Horned Toad Prince

The Horned Toad Prince

The Horned Toad Prince

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Overview

A spunky cowgirl finds herself in a mess of trouble and is forced to strike a deal with a horned toad in this hilarious spin on a classic fairy tale.

Reba Jo loves riding all over the wild prairie and roping any critter unlucky enough to cross her path. But when her luck turns sour, she has to work with a horned toad to save her own hide. Reba Jo tries her darnedest to weasel out of her part of the bargain, but the clever horned toad won't let her off the hook. In the end, she learns that a promise is a promise and words once spoken are not easily taken back.

Jackie Mims Hopkins's sizzling southwestern retelling of the fairy tale "The Frog Prince" is complemented by Michael Austin's vibrant, distinctive illustrations, which colorfully transport young readers to the untamed, dusty prairie.

WINNER of the Storytelling World Award!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781561455485
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: 09/07/2010
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 9.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile: 910L (what's this?)
Age Range: 4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jackie Mims Hopkins was born in Texas, where she still lives. She holds degrees from the University of Arkansas and Texas A & M University. She is a storyteller, a former teacher, a retired school librarian, and the author of several children's books.

Michael Austin grew up in Florida and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. A creative director, he has created art for many companies, including record labels and magazines, and has illustrated a dozen children's books. He lives in Georgia.

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