In a beautiful castle, a kind-hearted princess wandered through the garden one sunny afternoon. There, she met a lonely frog sitting by a pond. The frog looked up at her with sad eyes and said, “If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a prince!”

The princess giggled, thinking it was just a silly story. But, curious and kind, she bent down and gently kissed the frog. To her surprise, the frog transformed into a handsome prince right before her eyes!

The prince smiled and thanked the princess, explaining that a wicked spell had trapped him in the form of a frog. Over time, the princess learned that the frog, despite his outward appearance, was kind and brave on the inside.

The two became fast friends, and as they spent more time together, they realized that true beauty and worth are found in the heart, not in outward appearances. They lived happily ever after, teaching everyone that kindness and understanding can bring out the best in others.

Moral:

Don’t judge by appearances.

Additional Lessons:

• Kindness: The princess’s kind act of helping the frog breaks the spell, showcasing the importance of compassion.
• Wisdom: The story emphasizes the wisdom of looking beyond appearances to see the true value in others.

Parenting Tip: Use this story to teach children the value of kindness and not judging others by appearances. Talk about how everyone has qualities that make them special, even if they don’t show on the outside right away.

Fun Questions For Curious Kids

• Would you kiss a frog if it promised to turn into a prince or princess? Why or why not?
• Why do you think the princess decided to trust the frog?
• How would you feel if you found out someone you helped was actually a prince or princess?
• What makes someone kind and brave on the inside?
• Do you think the prince learned anything from being a frog?
• If you could lift a spell like the princess did, what magical creature would you help?
• How can you show kindness to others, even if they look or act differently from you?
• What do you think happened after the princess and prince became friends?

Did You Know? Fun Frog and Fairytale Facts!

• Some frogs can leap up to 20 times their body length. That’s like a child jumping the length of a school bus!
• Frogs absorb oxygen and water through their skin, which helps them stay alive in both water and on land.
• Many cultures have stories of enchanted frogs, from Europe to Africa to Asia, each with unique twists and lessons.
• Male frogs call to attract mates or mark their territory, and each species has its own unique sound.
• Similar to the prince turning back from a frog, stories of magical changes teach lessons about character and kindness.
• Because they absorb things through their skin, frogs help scientists measure the health of ecosystems.

Activity Idea:

“Make Your Own Frog Prince or Princess!”

1. Materials: Paper plates, green paint, googly eyes, markers, and craft jewels.
2. Instructions:
   • Paint the paper plate green to make a frog face.
   • Add googly eyes at the top and draw a big smile.
   • Create a small crown with glittery paper or stickers and attach it to your frog.
   • Add a magical twist: Write a kind or brave trait on the back of your frog to celebrate inner beauty!

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