Oh, a-hunting we will go,
A-hunting we will go;
We'll catch a fox and put him in a box,
And then we'll let him go! So begins this rollicking folk song that
has delighted generations of children and inspired them to make up their
own verses. John Langstaff has selected some of the most popular
stanzas, both old and new, that are sure to bring out smiles and
giggles. Nancy Winslow Parker's pictures join in the fun as a band of
intrepid children hunt for the fox, a skunk, and even a brontosaurus
with wildly silly results.
Piano and guitar accompaniment are provided so grown-ups can sing along,
too. The playful mood of the words, music, and pictures is infectious --
you may even decide to add new verses of your ow