Don't Kiss the Frog!: Princess Stories with Attitude

By Fiona Waters

Book Overview

Don't Kiss the Frog : Princess Stories with Attitude Compiled by Fiona Waters; Illustrated by Ella Burfoot Perfect for girls who love tiaras, ballgowns, and happy endings--but also sports, silly jokes, and being different. Featuring the work of seven writers and three illustrators, this anthology of "princess stories with attitude" will make kids laugh as they encounter a bevy of sleepy, sporty, clumsy, brave, resourceful, and curious princesses. The exuberant typographic design is an excellent match for the story-telling style and colorful artwork.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753459531
• ISBN13: 9780753459539
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.8" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5

Customer Reviews

Beautiful Book, Strong Princess Characters, Great Gift for Girls

This is one of my daughter's favorite books along with the Fancy Nancy Books Fancy Nancy (Spanish edition): Nancy la Elegante and "Mommy's Book" Mommy's High Heel Shoes This book is actually a compilation of several Princess stories with strong Princess Characters (i.e. princesses who slay dragons) which is a nice change from the princesses who spend their lives waiting for prince charming. The illustrations, fun font and sparkly cover also make this girly book fun to read and an awesome gift!

Great new material if you're sick of the usual princess tale

Cute! A nice change from the usual princess formula. I have three little girls and they LOVE this book. These are the kind of stories that have just enough twist in them that I can enjoy the whimsical humor even after having read them a gazillion times - which means no groaning from mommy when this book is selected yet AGAIN for bedtime stories. I would definitely recommend this to anybody looking for new material a little more off the beaten path from the usual Cinderella/Snow White/Sleeping Beauty type stuff to entertain their own little "princesses."

Great Book for Girls

I loved the illustrations, the stories and the imaginative fonts in this book. All four of my daughters have really enjoyed this book.

Fun for kids and adults

The stories in this collection have the charm of fairy tales with a large dose of humor and a good bit more accessibility for kids. Girls today may want to read about princesses, as they have for ages... but it is fun to see the princess protagonists in a contemporary context with modern morals. In addition, the creative use of typesetting and large, vivid pictures make the book a unique visual treat.

Princess book with a twist

As the mother of a 3 1/2 year old girl ,I am getting kind of tired reading Disney Princess stories every night. This book is a welcome change. The drawings are wonderful, the stories are great. Best of all my daughter loved them.