Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+) A delightful story based on the popular fairytale, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Princess Imelda has come up with a way to escape from the boring old palace and see the world. But while she's gone, the king and queen are convinced that she's been turned into a frog. When the magician they've hired to change her back turns out to have a sinister plan, Imelda will have to do everything she can to prove that she is not a frog! This fairytale with a twist from highly successful author Maggie Pearson is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Natalia Moore and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher PRAISE FOR BLOOMSBURY YOUNG READERS My six-year-old, THE BOSS has just found her reading rhythm... THE BOSS got her hands on Bloomsbury Young Readers and suddenly, her reading took off. These are proper stories that are a manageable step up from picture books, while keeping all the colour and fun.