Princess and the Frog: Fairy Tales and Bedtime Stories for Kids

 

Once upon a time, in a grand castle, there lived a beautiful princess. On her birthday, the king, her father, gifted her a golden ball. The princess cherished this golden ball, spending all her time playing with it in the castle garden.

One day, as she played near a small pond, the princess accidentally tossed the ball too high, and it rolled away, eventually sinking into the deep waters. Distraught, she sat by the pond, tears streaming down her face, mourning the loss of her precious golden ball.

Amidst her sorrow, a surprising voice echoed, saying, "Ribbit, my beautiful princess, why are you crying?" Confused, she discovered a talking frog by the pond, sympathetically gazing at her. Overwhelmed by the unexpected encounter, the princess hesitated.

Curiosity overcoming her, she inquired about the frog's ability to speak. The frog, undeterred, repeated his question, urging the princess to share her sorrows. Composing herself, the princess explained how her father's gift had fallen into the pond, seemingly lost forever.

The frog, displaying empathy, offered a solution. "My beautiful princess, I will retrieve your ball, but in return, I ask for a favor. Be my friend and let me live with you in the castle." The princess, intrigued, agreed to the frog's proposal. With a leap, the frog disappeared into the water.

After a while, the frog returned, presenting the golden ball to the princess. Grateful, she happily headed back to the castle, leaving the frog behind. Yet, as she walked away, the frog called after her, reminding her of the promise to bring him to the castle.

In the evening, during dinner, an unexpected visitor knocked on the castle door. The mage informed the royal family that a frog claimed to be invited by the princess and sought permission to enter. Puzzled, the king questioned his daughter, leading her to recount the events by the pond.

Emphasizing the importance of keeping promises, the king insisted on welcoming the frog inside. Soon, the frog leaped into the castle and greeted everyone. However, when it came time to eat, the frog, displaying unconventional manners, declined a plate and insisted on sharing the princess's meal.

Despite the princess's discomfort, she remained silent, anticipating the frog's departure after dinner. However, the frog had different plans. As night fell, he followed the princess to her room and requested to sleep in her bed. Reluctantly, she agreed, fearing her father's displeasure.

The following morning, the frog, now wide awake, presented another request to the princess. "My beautiful princess, if you grant one more wish, I will leave immediately." Relieved by the prospect of the frog's departure, the princess agreed.

To her surprise, the frog asked for a kiss. Outraged, the princess initially refused but eventually relented, thinking it was a small price to pay for the frog's departure. As she kissed the frog, a radiant light enveloped the room, blinding her momentarily.

When the light subsided, the princess beheld a handsome prince standing in place of the frog. Stunned, she questioned his identity. The prince revealed that an evil witch had cursed him, and the kiss from a princess was the key to breaking the spell. Grateful for her unwitting help, the prince explained that he was no ordinary frog but a cursed royal.

Excited and relieved, the princess shared the miraculous transformation with her father. The king emphasized the lesson that appearance alone should not be the basis for judgment, reminding his daughter of the frog's teachings.

The prince stayed in the castle for a few more days, and as time passed, he and the princess fell in love. They visited the pond where they first met, and the prince proposed, asking the princess to join him in his kingdom. Delighted, she accepted, and as they shared a moment by the pond, they heard a familiar sound—ribbit, ribbit.

Turning to the pond, they spotted a frog looking at them. With laughter, they assured the frog that he, too, would find his princess one day. After a joyous celebration, the prince and princess got married, living happily ever after, breaking curses, and learning valuable lessons along the way.