Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Being Different & Being Yourself, Kindness

The Prince and the Frog

This book will certainly provide reassurance to any child who may be experiencing confusion regarding their sexuality. it encourages children to listen to others, be kind, and embrace diversity and equality.

Author: Olly Pike
Illustrator: Olly Pike
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

One day, Oskar and his sister Caroline meet a prince who was turned into a frog by an evil wizard. Only true love’s kiss can break the spell – both Caroline and Oskar want to help, but which of them will be the frog prince’s true love?

A colourful and engaging book about the different forms that love and relationships can take, turning the traditional fairytale on its head, concluding with the prince falling in love with the frog!

The messages we found in this book:

Acknowledgement:

The story of The Prince and the Frog affirms that it is normal to feel love for members of the same sex, and to love friends, too.

Guidance:

The book stresses the importance of talking about your feelings with those that you love and trust, thereby learning to understand yourself and your emotions.

Hope & Inspiration:

There is a lovely conclusion to this book – without the traditional fairytale pattern. The Prince finds his prince, and the princess is loving her life regardless!
Love (and life) doesn’t always take a predictable path – but the message in this book is that happy endings can still occur.

Review by: Rebecca Seymour