Step into the whimsical world of Fred the Great, a heartwarming children’s book written by Bella Soumokil and brought to life through the illustrations of Michael Sanders. From a crown-wearing frog prince, to underwater surprises and misadventures, each scene captures the humor, heart, and deeper meaning woven into Bella’s story.

Michael had the honor of designing the logo, cover art, and interior illustrations of Fred the Great.

All images from Fred the Great © Aaron & Bella Soumokil. Used with permission.

Line of four distinct frog characters including king, queen, elder, and royal heir with props

Colorful grid of story scenes showing frogs in various adventures, conflicts, and transformations

Fred the Great as a tadpole hatching from his egg

Frog king sternly gestures toward his mother in front of a waterfall as she holds a flower parasol and listens

Frog feet dangling off of a lily pad with the head of a catfish under the pond water

Cave entrance with “Fred Only” sign surrounded by lily pads and water

Glowing tadpole floats near a looming striped catfish in an eerie green underwater forest

Cutaway of catfish showing frogs—including Fred with his crown—trapped inside its stomach

Fred the Great swims away from a catfish that is chasing after a hook.

Looking for a story that makes your kids laugh and think? Fred the Great is more than just a fun tale of a frog prince—it’s a beautifully illustrated journey about pride, grace, and the kind of change only love can bring.

Perfect for bedtime, read-alouds, or Sunday school shelves, this faith-inspired children’s book will spark conversations that last far beyond the last page.

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