Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Illustrator: Judith Byron Schachner
Publication: New York: Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date: 1992
ISBN: 0-525-44976-0
Pages: 151
Summary: An adaptation of the fairy-tale in which a frog is turned into a prince by the kiss of a princess. The story begins shortly after the prince has been turned into a frog by an ugly hag, and follows him as he tries to adapt to his new, amphibious life.
Major Characters: De Fawg Pin (The Frog Prince), Jade (his froggy wife), the Hag
Comments: Napoli does an excellent job of transforming a fairly boring story into an amusing, original adventure. It is hilarious to read along as Pin learns how to hop and croak and do everything that frogs do. The story has something for everyone: action, suspense, love and humour, and Schachner's amazing drawings bring it all to life.
Genre: Revised fairy-tale
Age Level: 10-13
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