Theo's Princess

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

"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