Once upon a time there was a king who had seven daughters. All of them were very beautiful, but the one who was the most beautiful was the youngest daughter.

She loved to play in the palace grounds with her golden ball.

One day, the Princess was playing ball by a stream in the forest.

She threw the ball up and down, catching it every time. Then, all of a sudden the Princess dropped the ball.

The princess was so upset that she began to cry.

“What happened to you, King’s daughter? Your tears would melt a heart ofstone.”

And when she looked to see where the voice came from, there was nothing but a frog

stretching his thick ugly head out of the water.

“Oh, is it you, old frog? I weep because my

golden ball has fallen into the

well.”

“I can fetch your golden ball, just as long as you promise me

something in return,”

Without waiting to hear what the frog wanted the princess agreed. The frog jumped down into the water. He was down there for a long time then he popped up with the golden ball.

“Thank you, frog! Now

what can I do for you?”

I want you to promise that you will look

after me in the palace and be my best friend

The Princess did not like that idea at all! She didn’t want the frog living in her beautiful palace, so she ran back home. She didn’t notice that the frog followed her.

The Princess ran into the palace and shut the door, but the frog sat outside the door, croaking loudly until she let him in.

The King wanted to know what was going on. The Princess told her father what had happened. The King told her she must carry out her promise, and he let the frog in.

“I had enough now, as I am tired. You must carry me to your room, and ready your silken bed, and we will lie down and go to sleep.”

The Princess got very upset. Her father, however, said she must carry out her promise. The frog stayed with the princess all day, even though she was not very nice to him!

Oh! No! huhuhu.

Eventually, it was time for bed. The Princess reluctantly carried the frog to her beautiful bedroom. Then something magical happened!

As the Princess placed the frog on her pillow he transformed into a handsome prince!

I was cursed by an evil witch. Only the friendship of a beautiful princess can break the cursed. Thank you for saving my life.

You’re welcome my prince, It’s my pleasure.

And they live happily ever after.

Prepared by:

Kimberly Norcio

Ruelyn Recoter

Lianne Pauline Malate