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Diamonds and Toads: A Fairy Tale from France
Paperback
Series: Children's Tales from Around the World
Fairy Tales & FolkloreFamilyGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 16 2026
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Diamonds and Toads, retold and illustrated by C. Manica, is a classic French fairy tale adapted for modern children.
When kind-hearted Béatrice helps an old woman (who is actually a fairy in disguise) at the village well, she receives a magical gift: diamonds, pearls, and precious stones fall from her mouth whenever she speaks. However, her rude and selfish sister, Geneviève, soon learns that unkind actions can have very unexpected consequences!
Filled with humor, fun illustrations, magic, and heartwarming moments, this kid-friendly gentle retelling introduces children to themes of kindness, consequences, forgiveness, redemption, generosity, and learning from mistakes. Unlike the darker traditional version, this adaptation offers an age-appropriate happily ever after for everyone.
Perfect for:
- children 2 years old and up for a fun read-aloud
- beginner readers up to 10 years old
- bedtime stories
- fairy tale lovers
- homeschool and classroom reading
- parents and teachers looking for stories with positive values
- kids interested in world cultures and traditional tales
This illustrated children's book is part of the Children's Tales from Around the World series by C. Manica, introducing children to famous folk tales, fairy tales, and legends from around the world.
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