Lorelay Bové

Traditional Literature - Motifs

In this particular version of The Princess and the Frog, both of the main characters are turned into frogs and have to find their way to turning back into humans. While they're on this adventure, they find that they love each other.

I don't really care for this version because I don't think that it teaches a very good lesson other than perseverance and going for what you want. I think that this one is more about finding love and depending on someone other than yourself.… (meer)

Summary:
A girl wants to open her own restaurant, but doesn’t have the money. She works two jobs to save up the money, but has no outside real life. She kisses a frog to turn him back into a prince, but she gets turned into a frog. They go through a lot of trouble to get turned back.

Personal Experience:
When I was little, I read this book and imagined being a frog.

Classroom Extension:
1. My class would study different types of frogs.
2. I would have my students write a story about them being a frog.… (meer)