3 little cousins pretending to be princesses go camping in the backyard and find a talking frog, named Fredrick which tells them about magical ballet slippers. Together they set off on an adventure to find the magical slippers, meeting Mr. Augustus Owl along the way. 

Dedicated to my cousin Rouxché 
1999.03.10 - 2007.09.21

The royal campout 

Tillie, Rosey and Daisy sitting by a purple tent in the backyard with pillows and blankets around.

Once upon a time, three little cousins named Tillie, Daisy, and Rosey decided to go camping in their backyard. They loved pretending to be princesses, so they called it a royal campout. They set up a purple tent and filled it with pillows and blankets. As the sun set, they gathered around their pretend campfire, giggling and sharing stories. Little did they know, an adventure was about to begin.

The Royal Campout Begins

A little frog named Fredrick hopping towards the 3 princesses purple tent in the backyard at night.

As the night grew darker, the girls heard a strange croaking sound. What could be that sound, Daisy said? Frightened, yet curious, Tillie, Daisy, and Rosey peeked outside their tent. To their amazement, they saw a little frog hopping towards them.  "Oh how cute!", Tillie said. The frog stopped in front of them and spoke! "Hello, young princesses," it said, "I have a secret to share." The girls couldn't believe their ears. The girls gasped, and peeked outside the tent once more. "Well hello little froggy", Rosey said. 

A Surprising Visitor

Tillie, Rosey and Daisy listening to fredrick the frog, in their tent at night in the backyard. 

The frog introduced itself as Fredrick, the magical frog of the garden. "Hi Freddy", they said, "I'm Rosey" , "I'm Tillie", "and I am Daisy", said the girls happily." Fredrick told them about a pair of enchanted ballet slippers hidden nearby. "Hidden not far from here, lay a very special pair of ballet slippers that can make your dreams come true," he explained. The girls were thrilled, they promised Fredrick they would be careful and set off on their adventure with their flashlights and Fredrick in tow. 

The Magical Secret

Rosey walking through an enchanted garden at night with trees that have sparkling lights and colorful flowers and an owl.

With Fredrick leading the way, Tillie and Daisy entered the enchanted woods, with Rosey following the way, greeting Mr. Augustus Owl along the way. The trees were tall and sparkled with tiny lights. They followed a path lined with colorful flowers and cooing owls. Tillie, Daisy, and Rosey held hands, feeling brave and excited. They knew they were getting closer to the magical slippers. 

Into the Enchanted Woods

small box under glowing mushrooms and purple butterflies

After a short walk, they reached a hidden glade surrounded by glowing mushrooms and purple butterflies. Under the big glowing mushroom, they saw a purple wooden box. "This is it," Fredrick whispered. The girls approached the box, hearts pounding with excitement. "Go on ahead girls", encouraged Fredrick. Each with a hand on the box, they opened it together to find the most beautiful ballet slippers they had ever seen.

The Hidden Glade

Rosey twirling in a magical forest, wearing sparkling ballet slippers, with twinkeling trees, purple butterflies. 

Each cousin took turns trying on the slippers. As they danced, the slippers sparkled and shimmered. Tillie imagined herself in a grand ballroom, Daisy saw herself dancing on a cloud, and Rosey twirled in a magical forest. Their dreams felt so real, and they laughed with joy. The slippers were truly magical.

Dreams Take Flight

Fredrick the frog smiling at the girls, with a look of contentment at night. fredrick wearing clothes. 

Fredrick watched happily as the girls enjoyed their magical moments. "Remember," he said, "the true magic is in your hearts." The girls nodded, understanding the importance of kindness and imagination. They promised Fredrick they would always cherish their adventure. The frog smiled and bid them farewell. "It was lovely to meet you Freddy", Tillie said. 

A Promise to Fredrick

Tillie, Daisy, and Rosey playing in the garden outside their tent, with an owl at the back. 

As the sun rose, the little princesses returned home with their hearts full of wonder. They shared their story with their parents, who listened with smiles. Tillie, Daisy, and Rosey knew they would always be princesses at heart. And they couldn't wait for their next magical adventure. The royal campout was just the beginning.