"The Frog Prince Continued" -Jon Scieszka

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Book Title:

The Frog Prince Continued

Author:

Jon Scieszka

Illustrator:

Steve Johnson

Type of Book:

Picture Book

Age Level:

5 and up

My Star Rating:

***

Summary

• The Frog Prince and his Princess were supposed to live happily ever after, but things didn’t turn out as they planned. The Frog Prince, unhappy with his life after the famous kiss, goes off to find something else, but through his journey, he realizes what happily ever after really means.

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My Thoughts

• Jon Scieszka, is so talented in revisiting old stories, and expanding upon them. This story is so creative in the plot, while also carrying a very important message. This book subtly tells the message of learning to be grateful for what you have. Through the text and illustrations, the Frog Prince is reminded of what he had with his dear Princess, and chooses to return to what once was. I loved this story. I always find it fun to revisit these childhood classics and to see them in a different light, with a different focus. Also, the paintings of Steve Johnson are gorgeous. His beautiful cartoon art helps to show the eerie wonders of the magical world spoken about in the text. This is super fun book.

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How to Use in the Classroom

• This book could be used in a continuation-writing piece. The class could be prompted to pick a book and write a continuation of it, as sequel of sorts. First the teacher could read the original “Frog Prince” and then “The Frog Prince Continued”, to set an example. The class could then be either allowed pick their own books to write about, or, the teacher could pick one book for the class to write about, which would show the diversity in imaginations across the students.

Resources 

1. For more about the author click here.
2. To see more works by the illustrator click here.