Theo's Princess
by Ellen Delange (Author) Monty Lee (Illustrator)
Theo wishes that one day a cute princess would turn him into a prince, in this sweet, modern twist on a commonly known fairy tale. Theo had always heard stories about a princess kissing a frog and turning it into a prince. He wished that one day a cute princess would turn him into a prince too. Would Theo succeed in finding his princess? A cute, modern twist to fairy tales.
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Theo, a natty frog in overalls, dreams of becoming a prince. He's heard all the stories, and he knows that the only thing he is lacking is a princess to give him a kiss. He searches all over town, and almost gives up. He makes a Wanted poster, and the princesses show up, but he remains a frog. DeLange delightfully upends the tale of the frog and princess; a lady frog appears and it is love that makes Theo feel absolutely princely. This animal kingdom, of various anthropomorphized residents drawn in soft colors, is charming. Human characters are winsome and it seems to be a place where everyone coexists peacefully. VERDICT For any collection looking for updated and fractured fairy tales, this one will surprise readers with a sweet, realistic ending.—Erica Koop, High Meadows Branch Lib., Houston, TX
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"You have to love a children's book that begins with Once upon a time... In this fairy tale twist Theo the frog dreams of becoming a prince. He's heard he can do this by receiving a kiss from a princess. When he cannot find a princess around his village he decides to get creative and advertise for one. Will his princess show up at his meeting place? I loved the illustrations in this book. The cute spin on a classic was a fun read. I would recommend this for kids 4 and up, younger if they have a longer attention span." - Cooke County Library
"Theo's Princess is such a cute retailing of the story princess and the frog. It has a sweet twist at the end, that will keep young and old readers engaged. The illustrations are brilliant." - Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System
"This is actually a fun retelling on the original story, with a cute surprising twist. The illustrations are gorgeous too!" - Cheeky Lines
I am Anna Lindsten an illustrator and a surface pattern designer based in Stockholm, where I live with my family and our dog Hilla. I've been lucky to work with clients from around the world, making illustrations and patterns for children's books, magazines, fabric, packaging, print, & more. I am also a graphic designer and worked for many years with nonfiction- and textbooks for school. I've studied art history, visual communication, illustration, and design theory at university and art school, I also went to part-time photography school. I like to constantly evolve as an artist and take art classes as often as possible.
JUV012040 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Adaptations
JUV026000 - Juvenile Fiction | Love & Romance
