Frog Went A-Courtin'
By John Langstaff
The Story
A dapper frog rides off on horseback to woo a coy little mouse, and their courtship unfolds through verse after verse of the old folk song, right up to their wedding day.
Why It's Special
For families who love singing at bedtime as much as reading, this is a book that turns an old folk song into a story you can act out together, verse by verse.
- Big idea: Old songs carry stories worth slowing down for — courtship, community, and celebration, set to a tune everyone already half-remembers.
- Vibes: Musical, old-fashioned, warm, and a little theatrical, like a barn dance caught mid-verse.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love rhyming and singing along
- enjoy animal characters dressed up in funny outfits
- like to repeat refrains and predict what comes next
- respond well to a gentle, old-fashioned storytelling rhythm
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & imagination: What do you think Frog said to Mouse when he asked her to marry him?
- Illustration & detail: What did you notice about the way Frog and Mouse are dressed in the pictures?
- Music & rhythm: Can you clap along to the rhyme while we read it again?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever been to a wedding or a party like the one in this song?
- Character: What do you think Frog and Mouse liked about each other?
