The Frog Prince (Usborne Picture Books) Book Review: First Fairy Tale
Rosie Dickins's Usborne retelling of The Frog Prince, illustrated by John Joven, for ages 3+. Story, pictures, lessons and similar fairy tales.
Fairy tales are often a child's first big stories. A princess, a pond, a talking frog with a secret: that is enough to keep a three-year-old still for an entire bedtime.
In this The Frog Prince (Usborne Picture Books) book review we look at Rosie Dickins's retelling, John Joven's pictures, the age it suits and what children take from it.
The short answer The Frog Prince from the Usborne Picture Books series is a retelling by Rosie Dickins, illustrated by John Joven, for readers aged 3 and up. A princess befriends a frog with a surprising secret, and through kindness and bravery discovers the true nature of friendship. It is a good first fairy tale with bright pictures and easy text.
ISBN: 9781409547020
The Frog Prince Usborne Picture Books book review: the story
A princess befriends a frog who has a surprising secret.
Through acts of kindness and bravery, she discovers what friendship really means and the power of love. The story builds to a warm, happy ending.
Why this fairy tale lasts
The Frog Prince has been read for generations. Its themes of kindness, friendship, transformation and the search for true happiness speak to readers of all ages.
The Usborne Picture Books version is a fresh retelling with vibrant pictures and accessible text, made for young readers.
John Joven's illustrations
The pictures are colourful and full of expressive characters. From the palace gardens to the pond where the frog lives, each page captures the magic of the fairy tale in rich detail.
The characters have warmth and personality, which draws children into the story.
The Frog Prince book for kids: age and benefits
It is a children's picture book for readers aged 3 and up who enjoy fairy tales, magic and adventure. It works as a bedtime story or as a first fairy tale for young readers.
Imagination
Following the princess, children step into a fairy-tale world where anything is possible.
Empathy and kindness
Children imagine themselves in the characters' shoes and think about kindness, bravery and love.
Bedtime tip Before the big reveal, ask your child what they think the frog's secret is. Fairy tales are perfect for "what happens next?" guesses.
About the author, Rosie Dickins
Rosie Dickins is known for engaging retellings of classic fairy tales and myths. In The Frog Prince she brings the old story of love and transformation to a new generation, with a clear message about the power of kindness.
Similar Usborne fairy tales
- "Cinderella" (Usborne Picture Books)
- "Sleeping Beauty" (Usborne Picture Books)
- "Beauty and the Beast" (Usborne Picture Books)
Gift it right: The Frog Prince as a birthday gift
A classic fairy tale for ages 3 and up is one of the safest books as birthday gifts for kids. Add princess name labels inside the cover and a name sticker on the wrapping, and for a little princess, a hamper of hair clips makes it a complete gift.
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Frequently asked questions
What age is The Frog Prince Usborne picture book for?
It suits readers aged 3 and up who enjoy fairy tales, magic and adventure.
Who wrote the Usborne Frog Prince?
It is adapted by Rosie Dickins and illustrated by John Joven.
What is the message of The Frog Prince?
Kindness and bravery lead to true friendship, and love can transform.
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