{"product_id":"diamonds-and-toads-c-manica-9798197164216","title":"Diamonds and Toads: A Fairy Tale from France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiamonds and Toads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, retold and illustrated by C. Manica, is \u003cb\u003ea classic French fairy tale adapted for modern children\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echildren 2 years old and up for a fun read-aloud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeginner readers up to 10 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebedtime stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efairy tale lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehomeschool and classroom reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eparents and teachers looking for stories with positive values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekids interested in world cultures and traditional tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis illustrated children's book is part of the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Tales from Around the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e series by C. Manica, introducing children to famous folk tales, fairy tales, and legends from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e C. Manica\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798197164216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d","brand":"C. Manica","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997691949311,"sku":"9798197164216","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/diamonds-and-toads-c-manica-9798197164216","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}