The Frog Prince
by Brothers Grimm · Grade 2-4 · Ages Ages 6-9
A princess loses her golden ball in a deep well, and a talking frog offers to help her get it back. In return, he asks her to make a promise that she is not sure she wants to keep.
Key vocabulary
A princess is a girl or woman in a royal family, like the daughter of a king or queen.
A prince is a boy or man in a royal family, often the son of a king or queen.
A kingdom is a land ruled by a king or queen.
Golden means made of gold or shining like gold.
A well is a deep hole in the ground where people can get water.
A promise is when you say you will do something and others trust you to do it.
Faithful means loyal and steady, like a friend who stays by your side.
Enchanted means touched by magic or under a spell.