Books like Pondlarker by Fred Gwynne
Not satisfied being a frog, Pondlarker, the young prince of the small frog kingdom, seeks a princess' kiss to fulfill his princely ambitions. With the help of the frog king and the wise old frog, he embarks on a quest to find the castle where the princess is held captive. Along the way, he meets various characters and faces various challenges. Despite the trials and tribulations, Pondlarker remains steadfast in his quest to kiss the princess and achieve his dream of becoming a prince.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Fred Gwynne
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