Froggie Went-A-Courting

by Chris Conover

Illustrates the well-known folk song about the courtship and marriage of the frog and the mouse. Music is included at the end.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1986

Reviews

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picture-book author/artist Chris Conover has a fondness for nursery rhymes, judging by such titles as Over the Hills & Far Away , The Adventures of Simple Simon and Six Little Ducks . Here she illustrates another famous rhyme, Froggie Went A-Courting, which chronicles the wedding of a frog and a mouse. The rhyming text is paired with vividly colorful artwork depicting all the doings amongst the animals. The book alternates between two-page spreads with text on the right-hand page and full-page painting on the right, and wordless spreads with a full two-page painting. The musical notation for the rhyme/song is included at the rear...

Much like her other titles, Conover's Froggie Went A-Courting is a visual delight, with beautiful, vibrantly colored paintings that capture the charm and humor of the various scenes, and the lovely world inhabited by these animals. I have a fondness for cross sections and cutaway drawings that allow the reader to see the interiors of structures, so my favorite scene was the one showing the inside of Miss Mousie's arboreal home. With engrossing artwork and a rhyming text, this is a book to be read (or sung) aloud. Recommended to fans of Chris Conover, and to anyone looking for nursery rhyme picture-books.

[superawesomekt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love, love, love pictures books that teach folk songs, nursery rhymes, etc. I actually had this book as a child and the illustrations are exquisite. I never knew the song as a child, but I have learned it to sing to my daughter and it's fun (albeit long). If you love elaborately detailed illustrations, then this one is sure to delight you. I remember loving it as a child.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Personal Reaction: This folktale from England was silly but had great rhythm. It was such an easy and fun read and had lots of great illustrations!

Purposes: This would be a great read aloud in the classroom. The students will find it enjoyable and entertaining. The illustrations are very detailed and colorful. This folktale also resembles poetry in the way it is structured and the rhyming that it has. This could present a great lesson on the differences and similarities of poetry and folk literature. The book also has some vocabulary words that could be discussed and analyzed with the students. There are words like "high ho" "pistol," and "inscribed."

[Kyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best illustrations.