L. Frank Baum 
Mother Goose in Prose 

Mother Goose in Prose is a collection of children’s stories by L. Frank Baum, first published in 1897. The stories are based on popular nursery rhymes and fairy tales and are written in prose rather than in verse. The collection includes classic tales such as "Little Miss Muffet, " "Jack and Jill, " and "The Three Little Pigs, " as well as lesser-known stories like "The Wond’rous Wise Man, " "The Song of the Alphabet, " and "The Man in the Moon." In each story, Baum provides a whimsical and imaginative twist to the familiar nursery rhyme or fairy tale, creating unique and entertaining tales for children. For example, in "Little Miss Muffet, " Baum explains the origins of the nursery rhyme by telling the story of a young girl named Rosalie who encounters a spider while eating her curds and whey. Throughout the collection, Baum’s lively and engaging writing style captures the attention of young readers and brings the characters to life. The stories are illustrated by Maxfield Parrish, adding to the charm and whimsy of the collection. Overall, "Mother Goose in Prose" is a delightful collection of stories for children that combines classic nursery rhymes with Baum’s imaginative storytelling. It is a perfect introduction to the world of literature and storytelling for young readers, and continues to be a beloved classic today.