A Russian tsar tells each of his three sons to shoot an arrow and marry the woman he finds where the arrow lands. Imagine the feelings of the youngest son when he discovers a large frog holding his arrow in her mouth. He marries the frog, only to discover that each night she changes into a beautiful princess. But will he ever have a flesh-and-blood human wife to call his own…? Virginia Lee's haunting, other-worldly illustrations transform Antonia Barber's elegant retelling of a Russian folk tale into an enchanting fairytale classic.
A graceful retelling of the Russian folk tale with lust illustrations set in the time of the Tsars. - Carousel
Fascinatingly fresh conformation of familiar themes in language which is straightforward and compelling. The clear and highly readable text is entirely embedded in Virginia Lee's richly detailed and eventful visual realm. - Books for Keeps
The gorgeous Arabian Nights-style pictures glow mysteriously as we follow the prince on his desperate mission to find and win his princess. There are lots of potential talking points in the pictures which could inspire some exciting art work. - Child Education
Virginia Lee has illustrated the book with beautiful evocative pictures that capture the mythical nature of the story. - School Librarian
Publication Details:
Binding: Hardback, 36 pages ISBN: 9781845074760 Format: 278mm x 214mm
BIC Code:YBCS, YFH BISAC Code:JUV012020 Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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