Books with title Frog Went A-Courtin'

"The course of true love never did run smooth."("A Midsummer Night's Dream" — William Shakespeare)Stand aside, Mr. Darcy. Keep walking, Rhett Butler. There's a new romantic hero in town. And, though he may not have all the ladies in the valley swooning with desire, he sure knows how to pitch the woo.Iza Trapani does it once again in this favorite song about a lovesick frog and his search for the perfect missus with her exquisitely charming and truly funny illustrations that explore the lighter side of romance. Even Jane Austen would have to bow to this most amiable and irresistible story. After all, you might have to kiss a frog to find a prince.

The popular story of Froggy Went a Courtin’ has been sung and recited in many ways throughout the years. In this unique version of the tale, Froggy expertly guides his loyal steed (a tricycle) in brave pursuit of his love, Miss Mousie. After Uncle Rat gives his consent, the couple begin their wedding plans. But even the best of ideas don’t go as planned when an uninvited guest arrives…

The popular story of Froggy Went a Courtin’ has been sung and recited in many ways throughout the years. In this unique version of the tale, Froggy expertly guides his loyal steed (a tricycle) in brave pursuit of his love, Miss Mousie. After Uncle Rat gives his consent, the couple begin their wedding plans. But even the best of ideas don’t go as planned when an uninvited guest arrives…

The popular romantic ballad has been freshly translated into a lyrical text and illustrated with the delicate art of Gillian Tyler.Froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride,Sword and pistol by his side.He rode up to Miss Mousie's door,Where he had often been before.For four hundred years, young listeners have raptly followed the adventures of Froggy as he woos his true love, Miss Mouse, and prepares for the wedding to follow. Now a new generation of children is invited to the nuptials, where they'll meet Uncle Rat, a turtledove who brings her love, a bumblebee, a nimble flea, and all the others who gather to celebrate the most musical of marriages. In this beautiful presentation, metallic gold type sets off wispy, finely detailed illustrations by acclaimed artist Gillian Tyler. "And if you want any more, you can sing it yourself! Um-hum! Um-hum!"

"The course of true love never did run smooth."("A Midsummer Night's Dream" — William Shakespeare)Stand aside, Mr. Darcy. Keep walking, Rhett Butler. There's a new romantic hero in town. And, though he may not have all the ladies in the valley swooning with desire, he sure knows how to pitch the woo.Iza Trapani does it once again in this favorite song about a lovesick frog and his search for the perfect missus with her exquisitely charming and truly funny illustrations that explore the lighter side of romance. Even Jane Austen would have to bow to this most amiable and irresistible story. After all, you might have to kiss a frog to find a prince.