A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go

by Randolph Caldecott (Illustrator)

One of a series of classic Victorian children's books by the British artist and author. Caldecott was the eponym of the Caldecott Medal and transformed the world of children's books in the Victorian era. He exercised his art chiefly in book illustrations, which were full of life, and instinct with a kindly, graceful humour. The stories and rhymes were all of his choosing and in some cases were written or added to by himself.

Genres: Animals, Picture Books

28 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1883

About the author

Known chiefly for his book illustrations, Caldecott was a gifted artist respected by his contemporaries. The Caldecott Medal which is given out each year for the most distinguished children's picture book is named for him.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randolph...

Sometimes his name is transcribed as Ralph Caldecott, for example on the book "The Babes in the Wood & The Elegy of the Mad Dog."

Reviews

[Erika · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rhymes were a bit too silly this time for me. Illustrations were okay. I didn't find this story too funny. Actually didn't like the main character and was pleased about the ending.

[Brittany Newton · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very cute nursery rhyme. It isn't the best nursery rhyme I've heard, but it is still great for rhyming. It would be very fun for kids to sing this in class and dance along. I think it would keep them interacted by singing along. I read the online version of this nursery rhyme and personally, I like holding the book in my hand and reading it to the students. One perk of the online version is that it sings along with the students, but one negative thing about it is that you cannot stop and discuss what just happened on that page without going through the trouble of a computer.

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

A frog goes out walking saying hi to everyone he meets. He first comes upon Mr. Rat. He asks his friends the rat if he'd join him, and the rat does. They walk together and soon they come upon mouse hall, and find miss Mouse inside about to spin yarn. They all gather around because they are all merry. However soon the cat and her kittens come home, all are eaten except Mr. Frog who escapes. However he doesn't have the best of luck himself.