The story begins with a girl named Maya, mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of a magical cow, Maya completes impossible tasks set by her stepmother. When her secret helper is discovered, Maya's cow is taken away. Later, a prince shoots an arrow, leading him to marry a frog. The frog transforms into a princess, and they live happily ever after. The story emphasizes the importance of kindness and caring for pets.
Sure, here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Maya's stories involve a messy house and continuous cleaning.
2. The little boy cleaned, washed, and ironed every morning.
3. The stepmother's daughters lay by the fire and ate non-stop.
4. The little girl had to clean the floor and do other chores.
5. The little brooches made dresses for the stepmother and her daughters.
6. The stepmother ordered the little girl to take the cow to the forest.
7. The cow was meant to be eaten by wolves but ended up in a palace.
8. The little girl cleaned the palace and fell asleep.
9. Seven dwarfs returned to the palace and found her.
10. Prince Charming fell in love with the little girl.
11. The little girl and Prince Charming got married and lived happily.
12. The king had three sons and sought brides for them.
13. The youngest prince's arrow landed in a frog.
14. The frog turned into a beautiful princess.
15. Treat pets well, and it could lead to a beautiful friendship.