The Frog Who Would A Wooing Go

"The Frog Who Would A Wooing Go" by Charles H. Bennett is a cautionary children's story from the 1800s about an adventurous young frog who ignores his mother's advice and sets off to court a mouse. He's joined by a rat and, after arriving to the mouse's residence, they all enjoy a friendly gathering and party. The joyous occasion takes a dark turn when a cat and her kittens attack, leading to the deaths of the rat and mouse. The frog, trying to escape the grisly scene, falls into a brook and is eaten by a duck. The tale serves as a lesson about the importance of listening to your parents and the trouble that can come from being stubborn.