Book excerpt: Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. The Princess and the Frog is the story of a beautiful princess who is forced to keep her promise to a helpful frog, with magical consequences! This Ladybird Tale is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have always loved and will always remember these classic stories and sharing them together is an experience to treasure.