The Maiden and the Toad

A talking toad, a ruby-eyed hag, and a brave girl who won't give up--if you think you know the story of the princess and the frog, you haven't read Melinda Busch's re-telling in . Told in lyrical, old-fashioned language and beautifully illustrated by Jeff Gerke, is an adventure, a thriller, and a romance all at once, and will be a favorite for all ages. .