About This Book
This Caldecott Honor book, a variant of a traditional folklore song, introduces young readers to three good-natured huntsmen who ride through the forest with a peculiar lack of observation. Despite being surrounded by various animals, they consistently mistake them for inanimate objects, leading to gentle humor and a subtle exploration of perception. Susan Jeffers' illustrations bring this droll tale to life, making it a delightful read-aloud that encourages children to look closely at the world around them. Perfect for sparking conversations about what we see and how we interpret it.
Despite the many animals in the forest, three hunters see only a ship, a house, and a pincushion and find nothing to shoot.
Discussion Prompts
1
What did the huntsmen think they saw? What was really there?
2
If you were in the forest with the huntsmen, what animals would you point out to them?
3
Have you ever looked at something quickly and thought it was one thing, but then realized it was something else when you looked closer?
4
Why do you think the huntsmen kept missing the animals?
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