The Princess and the Frog Read-Along Storybook and CD (Disney Princess) adapted by Annie Auerbach, narrated by Cindy Robinson Ages 3+ 32 pages Disney July 2010 Paperback + CD     Youngsters can practice their reading skills as they follow along with the movie voices as this story of an African-American girl unfolds. Tiana has always wanted to own her own restaurant in New Orleans. With the help of a visiting Maldonian prince who gets himself turned into a frog, Tiana will eventually realize her lifelong dream. Obviously Prince Naveen will have to return to his original form, which means he’ll need some help from Tiana. Unfortunately, her kiss doesn’t do the trick. In fact, it results in the girl’s transformation into a frog instead. Now Tiana and Naveen have a real problem to deal with. But, with the assistance of a friendly alligator named Louis, Mama Odie and her pet snake Juju, the couple will eventually work everything out. And, of course, at the conclusion of the story, they open a restaurant called Tiana’s Place and live happily ever after!     web reviews   Bob Walch/2010 for curled up with a good kid's book   For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)