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When the weather changes suddenly, the animals in a jungle find shelter in the mountains. When they return to the forest, one snake has changed forever. And it’s a good thing he does.

“The Frog Prince,” also known as “The Frog King, or Iron Henry,” is a German fairy tale. It was collected by the Brothers Grimm and is the first story in their collection of “Children’s and Household Tales,” published in 1812. The tale has captivated audiences for many years, offering moral lessons about keeping promises, looking beyond appearances, and the power of love and perseverance. A beautiful, but spoiled, princess often played with her golden ball by a well in the woods. One day, she dropped the ball into the well and began to cry.

When a princess accidentally drops her favorite golden ball into a pond, a frog agrees to help her retrieve it. In return, the frog asks for her friendship. At first, the princess doesn’t want to be anywhere near the slimy creature. But in time, she is surprised to learn that the frog is more than he appears to be. This classic fairy tale, originally collected by the Brothers Grimm, has been adapted by LibraryCall to delight children and parents alike!

Every day is a new beginning for Fati, a little girl who tries very hard to do as she is told. In this story, Fati gets a surprise when she is collecting firewood with her father. Fati and the Green Snake (English Edition) is based on the real-life adventures of a girl growing up in northern Ghana.