The Frog Prince is a classic fairy tale about a princess who makes a promise to a frog that she will love him if he can turn into a prince. The frog does so, and the princess keeps her promise. The story begins with a princess who is playing with a golden ball near a pond. The ball falls into the pond, and a frog offers to retrieve it if the princess will promise to love him. The princess agrees, and the frog retrieves the ball. The princess takes the frog home, but she is disgusted by him and refuses to keep her promise. The frog then reveals that he is actually a prince who was cursed by a wicked witch. The princess is moved by his story and agrees to keep her promise. The frog is transformed into a handsome prince, and the two are married. The Frog Prince is a classic story of love and loyalty, and it has been adapted into many different versions over the years. Walter Crane's version is a beautiful and timeless retelling of this beloved fairy tale.
By Walter Crane · First published 1874 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Fantasy