"The Frog Prince and Other Stories" by Walter Crane, is a captivating compilation of classic fairy tales, reimagined with an enchanting twist for young readers. Within the pages of this anthology, readers will discover heartwarming tales of transformation, courage, and enduring love in stories such as "The Frog Prince," where a spoiled princess learns a valuable lesson about keeping promises when a slimy amphibian reveals his true identity. Also included is "Princess Belle-Etoile," a story about a trio of princesses who embark on a magical adventure to confront jealousy and uncover their true birthright. Lastly, readers can immerse themselves in the exotic world of "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," where a humble boy rises from poverty to become a powerful prince with the aid of a magical lamp, battling sorcery and cunning to win his true love.
The Frog Prince and Other Stories
By Walter Crane
Discover a timeless collection of whimsical tales where princesses, frogs, and lamps weave together themes of magic, transformation, and the triumph of good over evil.
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About the AuthorWalter Crane was an English artist and book illustrator. He is considered to be the most influential, and among the most prolific, children's book creators of his generation and, along with Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway, one of the strongest contributors to the child's nursery motif that the genre of English children's illustrated literature would exhibit in its developmental stages in the later 19th century.
Walter Crane was an English artist and book illustrator. He is considered to be the most influential, and among the most prolific, children's book creators of his generation and, along with Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway, one of the strongest contributors to the child's nursery motif that the genre of English children's illustrated literature would exhibit in its developmental stages in the later 19th century.
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