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A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go
Here is a song in a book. When a young frog decides to go and court Mistress Mousey, the fun is only just beginning!
William Stobbs once again lends his unique style of illustration and dazzling array of colors to bring new dimensions to a classic children's rhyme. There is lots to look at in the detailed yet uncluttered drawings and children will love to chant the repetitive refrain in each verse.
William Stobbs once again lends his unique style of illustration and dazzling array of colors to bring new dimensions to a classic children's rhyme. There is lots to look at in the detailed yet uncluttered drawings and children will love to chant the repetitive refrain in each verse.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published July 27, 1972
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February 18, 2022
When I was younger I learned the song of Mr Frog who went a-courtin' and so when I saw this book I thought it would be the same. Instead after reading it I imagine that this is part of the original in all its raw and gruesome glory like the original fairy tales that I am so attracted to nowadays. And as such it also is a snapshot of another time as this book was targeted for those 3-6 years of age, which I don't think would be condoned now.
The book itself is quite colorful although the colors are dark and richly detailed for a children's book. And since the illustrations are full page they are most definitely some eye candy for those who like older-styled simplistic art.
At the same time the whole story is basically on repeat as it is a ditty in which only the first and third lines are changed to move the story on. The rest of the song's lines - second, fourth and fifth are basically just the chorus while even in dissecting the meaning of those lyrics has been lost.
Overlooking the bit of a gruesome ending, which is only just implied at, the book is still rather a decent cautionary tale although now without its target audience.
The book itself is quite colorful although the colors are dark and richly detailed for a children's book. And since the illustrations are full page they are most definitely some eye candy for those who like older-styled simplistic art.
At the same time the whole story is basically on repeat as it is a ditty in which only the first and third lines are changed to move the story on. The rest of the song's lines - second, fourth and fifth are basically just the chorus while even in dissecting the meaning of those lyrics has been lost.
Overlooking the bit of a gruesome ending, which is only just implied at, the book is still rather a decent cautionary tale although now without its target audience.
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