The Frog Prince
A princess makes a promise to a frog, and their unusual friendship changes in a magical way.
A story to read together
The Frog Prince
Take your time. Let the story unfold.
A princess enjoyed playing with a golden ball beside a pond. One afternoon the ball slipped from her hands and sank into the water. A frog popped up and offered to help, asking only that she share a meal and a conversation with him.
A promise by the pond
The princess wanted her ball back and quickly promised the frog anything he asked. The frog dived down and returned the ball. Happy to have it, the princess hurried toward the palace.
Keeping her word
The king reminded her that a promise matters, and that she could still set kind boundaries. The princess invited the frog to sit at the garden table, where they could talk comfortably.
A surprising change
As they spoke, a gentle light shimmered over the pond. The frog had been under a spell that could be lifted by a sincere promise kept with kindness.
A friendship begins
The princess and the prince became friends. They visited the pond often, and the princess learned that a first impression does not tell a person’s whole story.
The end
After the final page
There is no single right answer. Invite young readers to notice, wonder and imagine.
What promise does the princess make?
How does her view of the frog change?
How did the princess keep her promise while also choosing a comfortable boundary?
Make something: Draw the pond scene before and after the spell. Write one question the princess could ask before making a promise.
