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The Princess and the Frog

Author: Nash, Margaret

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 412
Points per Word 0.001214
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

When this princess kisses a frog, she lives happily ever after in a slightly different way.

Quick Summary

If you're hunting for a quick, laugh-out-loud fairy-tale twist that early readers can handle on their own, this is the one. The story flips the classic "kiss the frog" trope on its head, letting the princess do the smooching and then dealing with a surprisingly chatty amphibian who'd rather stay a frog than become a prince. The simple sentences and short chapters keep the momentum going, making it a great pick for kids who are just getting comfortable with chapter books, and the goofy humor (think frog jokes and goofy faces) will have kids asking to read it again. Parents will appreciate that the tone stays light and playful, with just enough mild suspense to keep little ones on their toes but nothing too scary. It's perfect for fans of "Frog and Toad" or anyone who loves a story where the ending feels both familiar and delightfully unexpected.