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The Frog Prince
by
Paul Galdone
Introducing the easiest and most enjoyable way for parents to encourage their children to read! Recently selected among the Most Outstanding Children's Books of 1998 by the Parent Council and one of the 100 Best Children's Products of 1998, We Both Read is the first series of books to invite parents and children to sharethe reading of a book by taking turns reading aloud....more
Hardcover, Children's Choice Book Club, 34 pages
Published
1975
by McGraw Hill Book Company
(first published 1812)
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Very high quality, unique retelling of the familiar fairy tale. I won't reveal all of the neat little twists and turns this particular telling takes, but one that makes this story stand out is that it is told from the point of view of the frog. And he is a very noble and lovable little frog. This is a story that values bravery, loyalty, friendship and kindness above all. The accompanying illustrations are perfect and remind me very much of another of my favorite illustrators (KY Craft). Highly r...more
Apr 29, 2009
Kathryn
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4 of 5 stars
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Recommended to Kathryn by:
Chandra--thanks!
Lovely retelling with lavish illustrations and a nifty spin on the traditional tale. This one is told from the POV of the frog. I cheered that he did not change to suit the princess he *thought* he loved, but rather sought to find someone to love him "as is," able to appreciate all the qualities already in his heart. His daring adventures also prove the rewards that come from offering kindness without thought of reward! The surprise twist at the end is great.
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Mar 13, 2013
Anthony Mitchell
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This story was a classic tale of the ugly frog who turns into a handsome prince. This time instead of a kiss from a pretty girl,it was acts of kindness for three straight days that lifted the evil curse from the frog and changed him back into a prince.
My Response to this story was very lukewarm and thus my 3 star rating. This story was very predictable and less dark than some of the other Grimm fairy tales.
"Open the door my princess dear,Open the door to thy true love here! And mind the words...more
My Response to this story was very lukewarm and thus my 3 star rating. This story was very predictable and less dark than some of the other Grimm fairy tales.
"Open the door my princess dear,Open the door to thy true love here! And mind the words...more
I have read Chinese edition of <> when I still was in China, but it's a little bit different form <>, it has the same beginning, but different development and different ending. And as I know, <> has been shooted into a animated film and received high reputation, and also this book has been praised as classic.
Actually, I can understand the little princess, each girl wants a handsome prince who can accompany her and give her happiness in her futrue life and no one wants a such ug...more
Actually, I can understand the little princess, each girl wants a handsome prince who can accompany her and give her happiness in her futrue life and no one wants a such ug...more
I enjoyed this retelling of the Princess and the Frog story. Although, like in the classic version of this story, the frog retrieves the golden ball for the princess, things do not instantly continue happily ever after. Instead the frog is rejected by the princess. I do like the transition from the classic telling of the tale to the new telling of the tale. I particularly liked following the frog, who as he himself claimed was not a princes but “a frog wearing fancy clothes”, on his adventure to...more
This story is about a princess who drops her golden ball down a well. A frog offers to get it for her if she in return will let him be her bestfriend and do EVERYTHING she does. She agress and the frog gets the golden ball. The princess runs to her castle leaving him behing. The frog soon after shows up at the castle wanting in. The Princess doesn't want to, but her dad (the king) says you must keep a promise. Disguested, the Princess lets him in and the frog starts to do everything she does. In...more
This is not the exact book that I read, but I couldn't find it listed. The thing I would like to focus most on is the main character of the princess and her portrayal. I found it interesting that this book seemed to deviate from the normal theme of what a typical fairy tale princess should be. Most other princesses are supremely beautiful, as is this one, but they are also incredibly kind. This is something that this princess is not at all. She does exhibit the normal damsel in distress way abou...more
This book was similar to the frog prince story I had heard growing up. It fits all of the stereotypical fairy tale qualifications. The love is between the prince and princess. The Villainis the wicked witch. The magic/ surrealism is included when the prince was enchanted by a witch. The frog changed from frog to human. The lesson or moral is you must always keep your promises.
And, of course, the happy ending is they got married and lived happily ever after.
And, of course, the happy ending is they got married and lived happily ever after.
Schroeder brings out the fantasy in this classic fairy tale. Illustrations are fantastic -- they are a must see. Creatures growing out the trees in the dark forces, a careless princess, a talking frog and a dog with a man's face. Princess throws the frog initiating an almost ghoulish transformation (not frightening for little eyes). Iron Henry is mentioned and illustrated at the end of the story.
i used to love this story when i was a child but now I'm a adult i can not understand something? when the frog changed into a prince he got married to the princess but when he was a frog she treated him bad but they got married(O_O). was reading this to my son :].... book was The Complete illustrated stories of the brothers grimm (edition published 1984)
This book can be used to talk about fairy tales which usually include some type of talking animal. In this version of the story, the prince does not want a kiss. He just wants to eat from the princesss plate and sleep on her pillow. The story ends with a happily ever after. I would recommend this book for kindergartners and 1st graders.
When I was a kid, we have a boxed set of fairy tales and one of them was The Frog Prince. I used to hate reading this! The illustrations of the frog used to gross me out and I would lose my interest easily and grab another book to read. Harhar. I never read the full story until now!
Feb 05, 2012
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The Frog Prince did not strike me as a good children's story. It has many of the fairy tale elements that we spoke of in class, except that the princess is cruel. The princess is also portrayed as someone who cannot deal with her own problems and must have a man, or in some cases a frog, to help her get out of the predicament. I also felt like part of the plot is contrived because on one page the princess throws the frog against a wall and he turns into a prince, and on the next page they are ge...more
Told from the frog's point of view, it's a bit of a different story. Well done. Twists and turns.
This book was okay but not awesome.I don't think I loved it.Should be improved.
Nice pictures but not a big hit with my three year old.
Really liked this book would like to see more.
a twist on the old story
interestingly deceptive.
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Retelling of the Frog Prince fairy tale. Queen forces princess to keep her promise to the frog. Frog spends three nights with princess before her hatred turns to love. Frog's transformation is acrobatic. No mention of Iron Henry. Dark haired princess wears white gown throughout the book. Illustrations: Beautifully done in muted shades of greens, browns, and grays. Occasional yellows or reds.Great detail in the borders.
This particular version of this Grimm tale is out of print and a bit difficult to find but it is well worth the search as the illustrations are great. The tale of the Frog Prince sticks to the original quite well, which is refreshing, but the illustrations truely make this book. If you can find it, this is one that you might well want to add to your collection.
The Frog Prince strikes me as a very poignant story. The princess acts juvenile and even cruel but her father takes responsibility and ensures she keeps her word. Once the princess acts like an adult she is rewarded with an adult life. I like the melancholy aspect of the illustrations, they seem well suited to fairy-tales in general and this one in particular.
I liked it because it's a classic. I have heard it many times before. The illustrations were very nice. I really like the approach it takes in teaching children to not take people at face value. Rather, it is important to get to know a person based on their qualities and not solely their appearance.
a gorgeously illustrated frog prince story. very talented illustrator. this frog prince story is different from the traditional. this frog prince is horribly abused by a vain princess and goes on a beautiful journey over the sea. and finds his true love. good lesson on vanity and ugliness of the soul.
Feb 08, 2012
Alicia Jones
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This is another great translation of the well-known story. Galdone adds his own style and characteristics to the tale while still employing all the well known traits and plots of this fairy tale. The story of how the frog woo's the princesses into love is great for all kids.
Illustrated by Binette Schroeder.
Different than most of the re-tellings of this tale that I have read to my daughter-I liked it and thankfully so did my daughter. The illustrations were very interesting I liked them but did not like them at the same time...
Different than most of the re-tellings of this tale that I have read to my daughter-I liked it and thankfully so did my daughter. The illustrations were very interesting I liked them but did not like them at the same time...
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Paul Galdone (1907 - November 7, 1986) was a children's literature author and illustrator. He was born in Budapest and he emigrated to the United States in 1921. He studied art at the Art Student's League and New York School for Industrial Design. He served for the US Army during world War II.
He illustrated nearly all of Eve Titus' books including, Basil of Baker Street series which was translated...more
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