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Mother Goose in Prose is a collection of 22 stories by L. Frank Baum (author of The Wizard of Oz). The stories are based on the Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Mother Goose’s legendary character was that of an older mother and grandmother who spent her days singing songs to her grandchildren and the other children in her town.

The Man in the Moon was rather lonesome, and often he peeked over the edge of the moon and looked down upon the earth and envied all the people who lived together. He thought it must be vastly more pleasant to have companions to talk to than to be shut up on a big planet all by himself.

Old King Cole was not always a king, nor was he born a member of any royal family. It was only chance that made him a king at all. He had always been a poor man, being the son of an apple peddler, who had died and left him nothing but a donkey and a fiddle. But that was enough for Cole, who never bothered his head about the world's goods, but took things as they came and refused to worry about anything. So begins the story of how this happy soul became the king of a country by accident.

This delightful story tells of the Little Bun Rabbit who is befriended by Dorothy, a little girl. She knows the rhyme and asks the little rabbit about it. Bun Rabbit tells her that indeed, he sees Santa every year as he drives by in his sleigh loaded with toys. One year Santa stopped to talk with him and ask if he would come to his workshop at the North Pole so he could use him as a model to make toy rabbits for little babies. He agrees and this is his exciting adventure with Santa. That is why so many stuffed bunny rabbits are made and given at Christmas to be loved by children everywhere.

Mary was the beloved daughter of a sailor and his wife who lived on a hill close to the sea. She was called "Mistress Mary, quite contrary" because she was a contrary child who often did the exact opposite of what she was told. But her parents loved her and knew that she would someday grow out of this peevish behavior. One day her father and brothers set off on a long sea journey and she asked him when he would return. He replied that they would be away for the time that it took for a garden of cowslips, dingle bells, and cockle shells to sprout, grow, blossom, and wither and die away again.

Within the hollow wall of an old brick mansion, away up near the roof, there lived a family of mice. It was a snug little home, pleasant and quiet, and as dark as any mouse could desire. Mamma Mouse liked it because, as she said, the draught that came through the rafters made it cool in summer, and they were near enough to the chimney to keep warm in wintertime.

The Black Sheep is very young so he is curious about why the farmer cuts their wool off every year. "The man and his wife spin our wool into clothes to keep them warm" was the reply of a wise old ram. The little black sheep then meets the boy who lives down the lane and hears that his mother has no money to buy him a coat and he is cold in the winter so the kind little sheep asks the farmer if he will grow enough wool for 3 bags instead of the normal two, could he have one. The farmer agrees and so this is what happens. A wonderful story all around.

That wonderful storyteller Baum, of Wizard of Oz fame, tells us the delightful story behind this little rhyme and we all will feel much better knowing that the little boy had excellent reasons to be asleep that morning. Listen and enjoy the whole nifty story. Many of our most loved nursery rhymes are complete tales in themselves, telling their story tersely but completely; others are but bare suggestions, leaving the imagination to weave in the details of the story.

Ojo and Unc Nunkie live in the land of Oz in Munchkin Country. Their neighbor, Dr. Pipt, has been devotedly working on the Powder of Life for many years. This magical powder will turn inanimate objects into living things. While demonstrating its power on a stuffed doll made of patchwork, Dr. Pipt accidentally turns his wife and Unc Nunkie to stone. It is up to Ojo to collect the necessary ingredients to destroy the spell and turn them back.

Dorothy, tras ser arrastrada por un ciclón desde Kansas a la mágica tierra de Oz, emprende un viaje en busca del camino de regreso a casa. Acompañada por un Espantapájaros sin cerebro, un Hombre de Hojalata sin corazón y un León cobarde, Dorothy recorre el Camino de Ladrillos Amarillos hacia la Ciudad Esmeralda, donde espera recibir ayuda del poderoso Mago de Oz. Juntos enfrentarán desafíos, descubrirán verdades sobre sí mismos y aprenderán que el poder para transformar sus vidas siempre ha estado dentro de ellos.

Have you ever wondered about the enchanting Monarch of Mo? What makes him so magical, and where exactly is this mysterious place called Mo? These questions and more will be answered as we embark on a delightful adventure filled with wonder and surprises. The Monarch, a cheerful character who embodies the spirit of his land, is neither too tall nor too short, perfectly balanced between fat and lean. He has a jolly disposition, rarely succumbing to sadness, and his age is as timeless as the Valley of Mo itself. Join us as we unwrap each charming chapter, revealing the astonishing tales that ...

Join L. Frank Baum, the renowned author of The Wizard of Oz, as he presents one of his most enchanting tales, Queen Zixi of Ix. This delightful story introduces us to a group of fairies who craft a magical cloak that grants its owner a single wish. But theres a catch once a wish is made, the cloak must be passed on to someone else, allowing them to experience their own adventure. Follow the whimsical journey of the cloak as it changes hands, leading to a series of amusing and heartwarming escapades. This captivating narrative promises to delight readers of all ages. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

Dive into the enchanting world of the Magical Monarch of Mo, where hilarity reigns supreme! Join the king, his queen, and their royal children as they embark on uproarious adventures filled with absurdity. From a man on a quest to find his lost temper to an evil midget who steals a princesss big toe, and an entire city of sophisticated monkeys, these tales promise laughter and joy for the whole family. Get ready for a whimsical journey brimming with delightful surprises! (Summary by Miriam Esther Goldman)

Every child knows the beloved figure of Santa Claus, the cheerful soul who delivers gifts each Christmas. While countless tales capture his essence, none are quite as enchanting and imaginative as L. Frank Baums The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. Baum, renowned for creating the magical land of Oz, weaves a rich narrative that explores Santas journey from his youthful beginnings through his adulthood and into his twilight years. The story culminates in his transformation into an immortal being, tasked with enlisting helpers from every corner of the globe to spread joy and happiness each ...

Join an unlucky Munchkin boy named Ojo on a thrilling adventure through the magical land of Oz as he embarks on a quest to gather the ingredients for an antidote to the Liquid of Petrifaction. This mysterious substance has turned his beloved uncle, Unc Nunkie, and the wife of its creator into lifeless marble statues. Accompanied by a colorful cast of characters—including the whimsical patchwork girl Scraps, the courageous Dorothy, Dr. Pipts Glass Cat, the lovable Woozy, the Shaggy Man, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Woodman—Ojos journey leads them to the Emerald City in search of the Wizard of...

Humpty Dumpty est une histoire anglaise intrigante et captivante qui parle d’un personnage emblématique d’une comptine pour enfants très connue. Il s’agit d’une devinette très ancienne dont la réponse est un œuf qu’on ne peut pas reconstituer sur une table ou une chaise après sa chute. Le cheminement personnel de l’oeuf qui apprend à vaincre ses peurs même après avoir connu la souffrance et l’échec est une leçon de vie pour les enfants.

This classic, fun story from L. Frank Baum (The Wizard of Oz) is about how the mean-spirited Daemons of the Caves get fed up with Santa making children happy, so they decide to kidnap him on Christmas Eve!

Angin puting beliung menerbangkan rumah Dorothy di padang rumput Kansas yang kelabu ke negeri antah berantah bernama Oz. Berbeda dengan keadaan di Kansas yang gersang, Oz sangat indah. Pepohonan hijau tumbuh subur, buah-buahan segar menerbitkan air liur. Walaupun begitu, bagi Dorothy tak ada...

Little Tommy Tucker was a waif on the streets. He never remembered having a parent or guardian, and so he learned to care for himself. He ate whatever he could get, and slept wherever night overtook him--in an old barrel, a cellar, or, when fortune favored him, he paid a penny for a cot in some rude lodging-house. His life on the streets taught him early how to earn a living by doing odd jobs, and he learned to be sharp in his speech and wise beyond his years. One morning Tommy crawled out from a box in which he had slept overnight and found that he was hungry. But Tommy was a plucky boy with a lively wit and a way of making his way. Listen and find out how he ended up.

Little Jack Horner lived in an old, tumble-down house at the edge of a big wood. Many generations of Horners had lived there before him and had earned their living by chopping wood. Jack was an orphan, and he lived with his grandparents, who took great pains to teach him all that a boy should know.