Books with title Mother Goose in Prose

Before he wrote the Oz books, L. Frank Baum wrote this book which was the best selling book of 1897. Taking 22 beloved nursery rhymes, he explains their meaning and fascinating history. What is the true story of Little Boy Blue? Why was Mary contrary?As he says in the introduction, "Many of these nursery rhymes are complete tales in themselves, telling their story tersely but completely; there are others which are but bare suggestions, leaving the imagination to weave in the details of the story. Perhaps therein may lie part of their charm, but however that may be I have thought the children might like the stories told at greater length, that they may dwell the longer upon their favorite heroes and heroines. For that reason I have written this book." L. Frank Baum

Before he wrote the Oz books, L. Frank Baum wrote this book which was the best selling book of 1897. Taking 22 beloved nursery rhymes, he explains their meaning and fascinating history. What is the true story of Little Boy Blue? Why was Mary contrary?As he says in the introduction, "Many of these nursery rhymes are complete tales in themselves, telling their story tersely but completely; there are others which are but bare suggestions, leaving the imagination to weave in the details of the story. Perhaps therein may lie part of their charm, but however that may be I have thought the children might like the stories told at greater length, that they may dwell the longer upon their favorite heroes and heroines. For that reason I have written this book." L. Frank Baum

Published three years before the author achieved fame as the creator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, this engaging volume, inspired by well-known nursery rhymes, added an exciting new dimension to old, much-loved verses. In 22 captivating fantasies, Baum tells about Old King Cole; The Man in the Moon; The Jolly Miller; Little Bo-Peep; Tom, the Piper's Son; The Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; Little Miss Muffet; The Cat and the Fiddle, and others. Twelve charming drawings by famed illustrator Maxfield Parrish enhance a unique collection that will delight Baum admirers, youngsters, and the young at heart. (non illustrated)

Published three years before the author achieved fame with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, this engaging volume, inspired by well-known nursery rhymes, added an exciting new dimension to old, much-loved verses. Includes 22 captivating fantasies, including Old King Cole; Little Miss Muffet; The Cat and the Fiddle, many others. 12 black-and-white illustrations.

* IllustratedA LOST TREASURE TROVE of wonders awaits you in this classic retelling of the best tales of Mother Goose, here retold as full stories with more elaborate rhymes as told by none other than L. Frank Baum, author of THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ. Some of these stories are tinged with Grimm-like darkness, others with the humor ... and you’ll find the very first appearance of Dorothy here as well! Best of all, these tales are illustrated by the legendary Maxfield Parrish, later known for his idealistic fantasy landscapes. This book represents Parrish’s sole collaboration with Baum, and also his first published volume of illustrations (1897). There are 22 tales in all; this book includes 46,000 words, and approximately 160 pages of intriguing tellings of the original tales as you will find nowhere else. Another proud release from WONDERLAND IMPRINTS, Only the Finest Works of Fantasy.

Vintage artwork and the classic Disney characters add a world of charm to these perennial Mother Goose nursery rhyme favorites–from “Peter Pumpkin Eater,” “Hey, Diddle, Diddle,” and “Little Miss Muffet” to “Jack Sprat,” “Simple Simon,” “Old King Cole,” and more. This Little Golden Book from the 1940s is a must-have addition to every Little Golden Book collector’s library.