Caldecott Medal Winner
Frog Went A-Courtin'
by Feodor Rojankovsky
Summary
This picture book sets the old folk song about a frog who rides off to woo Miss Mouse, leading to a wedding feast of animals and a sudden surprise ending. Rojankovsky fills the pages with detailed, lively creatures dressed in finery, drawn in warm earthy colors with great character. Retold by John Langstaff, the book preserves a ballad that families had sung for generations.
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Historical Context & Significance
The text by John Langstaff gathered verses from many versions of a centuries old folk ballad with roots in Britain and America.