The Horned Toad Prince - Softcover

Hopkins, Jackie Mims

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1561455482 ISBN 13: 9781561455485

Publisher: Peachtree Publishers, 2010

Synopsis

In this hilarious spin on a classic fairy tale, a spunky cowgirl finds herself in a mess of trouble and is forced to strike a deal with a horned toad.
Reba Jo loves riding all over the wild prairie and roping any critter unlucky enough to cross her path. But when her luck turns sour, she has to work with a horned toad to save her own hide. Reba Jo tries her darnedest to weasel out of her part of the bargain, but the clever horned toad won't let her off the hook. In the end, she learns that a promise is a promise and words once spoken are not easily taken back.
Jackie Mims Hopkins's sizzling southwestern retelling of the fairy tale "The Frog Prince" is complemented by Michael Austin's vibrant, distinctive illustrations, which colorfully transport young readers to the untamed, dusty prairie.

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Review:

"The unusual perspectives and broad humor of Austin's over-the-top airbrush illustrations in shades of violet and gold capture Reba Jo's comical disgust as she tries to wiggle out of her unpalatable bargain as well as the ugly toad's insouciant charm as he connives his way free from his curse."

"This is fun and thorough. Hopkins' telling sizzles with southwestern panache.... Fractured fun at its best."

"An entertaining version of 'The Frog Prince' with a Texas twist."

About the Author:

Jackie Mims Hopkins is a storyteller, a school librarian and a former teacher. She is the author of several children's books, including The Three Armadillies Tuff and The Gold Miner's Daughter. She lives in Texas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1561455482
• ISBN 13: 9781561455485
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Austin Michael