Mother Goose in Prose: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Mother Goose in Prose is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) (1856–1919).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Mother Goose in Prose" by L. Frank Baum is a collection of children's stories published in 1897. This debut work transforms twenty-two beloved nursery rhymes into expanded narratives, revealing the backstories behind familiar verses like "Little Bo-Peep" and "Humpty Dumpty." Each tale begins with the original rhyme before unfolding into a fuller story. The collection features a girl named Dorothy who can talk to animals, foreshadowing Baum's later famous creations. Illustrated by Maxfield Parrish in his first book project, this volume laid the foundation for Baum's legendary career in children's literature.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Mother Goose in Prose
- Author credits: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) (1856–1919)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's stories
- Folklore
- Nursery rhymes -- Adaptations
- Tales
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Short Stories
- Children's Literature
- Children's Picture Books
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