Books like The Frog Prince by Jan Ormerod

Frog and Toad Are Friends introduces two amphibious pals who share gentle adventures and life lessons in a series of five concise stories, filling young readers with warmth, humor and timeless friendship.

The adventures of a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb and her many animal friends.

Seven Chinese brothers use their special talents to escape a death sentence.

Jon Scieszka’s playful continuation of the classic Frog Prince follows the newly transformed prince as he seeks a witch’s help to fix a mishap with the Princess.

Virginia Hamilton gathers a lively mix of folktales, animal stories, fairy tales, and true "herstories," offering readers a vibrant exploration of African‑American folklore and the lives of remarkable women.

On a Southern plantation, Candace struggles against her two ruthless sisters and her father's disdain. After being banished, she discovers a true love who helps her win her father's respect and find her place in life.

When the Sea Turned to Silver follows Pinmei, a village girl who must journey with her friend Yishan to recover her kidnapped grandmother and reclaim the legendary Luminous Stone that once illuminated the night.

An illustrated Spanish-language retelling of the classic frog‑prince tale, perfect for young readers exploring fairy‑tale motifs of royalty, transformation, and friendship.

A young royal son, destined to wed a hideously ugly frog, discovers the creature is actually a beautiful princess in disguise.

In these two volumes bound as one are seven fairy tales each from Perrault and Andersen.

A new approach to the ancient fables of Aesop features charming rhymes and winsome images by a beloved illustrator. Artist Edward Gorey sets the scenes for poet Ennis Rees's modern interpretation of Aesop's verses, which recount how animals with all-too-human failings receive their just desserts. Memorable renderings of familiar and lesser-known vignettes include the fable of the industrious ant, who prepares for the hardships of the coming winter, and the feckless grasshopper, whose laziness proves fatal. A mighty lion is amused at the notion of a tiny mouse coming to his rescue, a naïve young crustacean admires the bright red shell of a boiled lobster, and a swarm of flies are undone by their attraction to a pool of spilled honey. These and other timeless tales provide humorous insights into the folly of greed and vanity and the rewards of virtuous behavior.

A greedy princess drops her golden ball into a well, and a helpful frog retrieves it—only to be snubbed when she refuses to bring him into her home.

A pair of mandarin ducks discovers love and courage in the midst of a cruel lord’s greed, teaching young readers a valuable lesson about compassion and the power of unexpected friendship and sacrifice.

A fresh take on the classic Cinderella tale where the titular character reflects on her past through letters, then finds empowerment as she marries the prince.