| Author |
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
| Illustrator |
Parrish, Maxfield, 1870-1966 |
| Title |
Mother Goose in Prose
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Sing a song o' sixpence -- The story of Little Boy Blue -- The cat and the fiddle -- The black sheep -- Old King Cole -- Mistress Mary -- The wond'rous wise man -- What Jack Horner did -- The man in the moon -- The jolly miller -- The little man and his little gun -- Hickory dickory dock -- Little Bo-Peep -- The story of Tommy Tucker -- Pussy-cat Mew -- How the beggars came to town -- Tom, the piper's son -- Humpty Dumpty -- The woman who lived in a shoe -- Little Miss Muffet -- Three wise men of Gotham -- Little Bun Rabbit.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Bebra Knutson and revised by David Edwards
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| Summary |
"Mother Goose in Prose" by L. Frank Baum is a collection of children's stories that reimagines traditional nursery rhymes into expanded narratives, written during the late 19th century. The book transforms familiar verses like "Little Boy Blue" and "Humpty Dumpty" into fuller tales, complete with characters and morals intended to engage and entertain young readers. Through these stories, Baum aims to preserve the whimsical and lyrical nature of Mother Goose while providing context and depth to the beloved characters. The opening of the book features a lovingly crafted introduction where Baum reflects on the timeless nature of Mother Goose's rhymes and their significance across generations. He emphasizes how nursery songs serve as an enduring link between children and their caregivers, evoking nostalgia and fond memories. Following the introduction, Baum begins to narrate the story of "Sing a Song o' Sixpence," introducing Gilligren, a young boy with dreams of fortune, who embarks on an adventure filled with misfortune and unexpected challenges. The tale showcases Gilligren's optimism and resourcefulness as he navigates a series of whimsical events, ultimately leading to a clever resolution that reflects Baum's playful storytelling style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Folklore
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Tales
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| Subject |
Nursery rhymes -- Adaptations
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5312 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 28, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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