THE PRINCESS AND THE FROGS

A delightful fractured fairy tale inspired by The Frog Prince, about a princess who only wants a pet frog – but keeps getting pesky princes, instead, from debut picture book author Veronica Bartles and illustrator Sara Palacios.

Once upon a time there was a princess named Cassandra who had everything she could ever wish for...except a pet frog to be her best friend. So when the Royal Pet Handler finds her the perfect little green frog with bumpy brown spots, Cassandra could not be happier. Until she gives her friend a good night kiss and-WHOOSH!-he turns into a prince! But princes are not pets. Cassandra wants a frog! Soon her castle is overflowing with princes, and if Cassandra does not find a way to fix the situation, her overcrowded castle might burst at the seams – and she may never have a frog of her own.

The Princess and the Frogs is a delightfully funny reinvention of the classic fairy tale The Frog Prince. Cassandra may be a princess, but she’s also just a little girl who desperately wants a pet to call hers—just like many other girls! With her spunky glasses and quirky style, Cassandra is a relatable and totally lovable heroine.

Veronica Bartles grew up in Wyoming and currently lives in New Mexico with her family. When Veronica’s not writing or lost in the pages of her newest favorite book, she enjoys creating delicious desserts, exploring new places, and knitting with recycled materials. She is also the author of the novel Twelve Steps. You can find her online at http://vbartles.com/index.htm.
Sara Palacios is the recipient of the 2012 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor for her work on Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match/Marisol McDonald no combina (Children’s Book Press, 2011). A native of Mexico, Sara graduated from the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City with a degree in Digital Graphic Techniques and went on to earn BFA and MFA degrees in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She works with a variety of media such as collage, ink, and digital artwork. She is also the illustrator of Lola Knows A lot. She can be found online at www.sarapalaciosillustrations.com.