Frog Went A-Courtin' (1973 Softcover 1st Scholastic) Editor: John Meredith Langstaff (1920-2005) Illustrator: Feodor Stepanovich "Rojan" Rojankovsky (1891–1970) Publisher: Scholastic Book Services New York, NY U.S.A. 1973 1956 Caldecott winning Frog Went A-Courtin' can carry on the song's tradition, regardless of how often it is sung today. " . . . Illustrator Feodor Rojankovsky somehow manages to combine quaintness with sophistication and his doughty frog, the coy mouse . . . and others make charming company.”--The New York Times Book Review. John Meredith Langstaff (1920-2005), was not only an author who focused on folk music, he was founder of Revels. Revels has drawn on the traditions of world cultures to celebrate the seasons with a truly unique blend of music, dance, and storytelling. Performances and workshops are found nationwide. Feodor Stepanovich "Rojan" Rojankovsky (1891–1970), also known as Rojan, was a Russian émigré illustrator. He is well known both for children's book illustration and for erotic art. He won the 1956 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration from the American Library Association for this book's illustrations. Over-sized paperback purchased from an individual. No reading creases in spine, interior tight, clean text unmarked. However, stain along spine, prior owner signature inside front cover. Pages not numbered. Size: 8vo - over 7 - 9" tall, pages not numbered. Condition: Good Softcover – Always Privately Owned Scottish folk song transplanted to America, this version 1st published by Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, Inc., in 1956. This copy is from the 1ST PRINTING OF THE Scholastic edition in November, 1973. Scholastic catalog # TJ 2632. Printed before ISBNs were in mandatory use, this copy has none. No LCCN nor MSR. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Booksellers needed some word to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy. Thanks for looking!