Project Description

The Horned Toad Prince
by Jackie Mims Hopkins
illustrated by Michael Austin
Price: $7.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-548-5
Publication Date: 9/1/2010
Page Count: 32
Size: 10″ x 9″
Age Range: 4 – 8
Language: English
F&P: GRL P, Gr 3, Genre TL
Lexile: 670L
Themes: Fractured Fairy Tales, Frog Prince, Predicting Outcomes
BISAC 1: JUV012040 JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations
BISAC 2: JUV002220 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians
BISAC 3: JUV014000 JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women
Reviews
“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.” ―Publishers Weekly
“An entertaining version of ‘The Frog Prince’ with a Texas twist.” ―School Library Journal
“This is fun and thorough. Hopkins’ telling sizzles with southwestern panache…. Fractured fun at its best.” ―Booklist
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“Richly hued illustrations add to the book’s raucous flavor…. This book allows for illuminating connections fo the Grimm text while recreating the main characters in a way that’s consistent with this truly American setting. With this retelling it’s clear, no two creatures were ever better suited to each other.” ―ForeWord Reviews
“Hopkins’ retelling has a fast pace and colloquial style that will pull in both listeners and readers.” ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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Awards
Texas 2×2 Reading List ―Texas Library Association, 2001
Storytelling World Resource Awards (Honor, Stories for Young Listeners) ―Storytelling World magazine, 2001
Best Bets for the Classroom (Traditional Literature) ―Virginia Center for the Book, 2002
The Original Art ―Society of Illustrators, 2000
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Georgia Children’s Picture Storybook Award (Nominee) ―University of Georgia, 2002-2003
Land of Enchantment Book Awards (Master List) ―New Mexico Library Association, New Mexico Council of IRA, 2002-2003
Show Me Readers Award (Nominee) ―Missouri Association of School Librarians, 2003
Virginia Young Readers Program (Nominee) ―Virginia State Reading Association, 2001-2002
Willa Award (Best Children’s Literature) ―Women Writing the West, 2001
Mockingbird Award (Nominee) ―Abilene Independent School District, 1999-2000
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Meet 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. You can visit her website here.
Meet the Illustrator

Michael Austin is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, a creative director, and the illustrator of several books. He lives in Georgia. You can visit his website here.