A Party in Mother Goose Land: A One Act Play for Primary Children
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- Language: English
- Content type: Juvenile
"A Party in Mother Goose Land: A One Act Play for Primary Children" by Effa E. Preston is a theatrical play designed for young children, likely written in the early 20th century. The play is a whimsical presentation that brings together various characters from classic nursery rhymes and fairy tales, showcasing the importance of storytelling and childhood imagination. The narrative unfolds in Mother Goose's home, where beloved characters such as Hansel, Gretel, and Puss in Boots gather for a festive celebration. Each character introduces themselves through short verses and songs, recounting their adventures and contributions to the Land of Story Books. The playful interactions among characters highlight themes of friendship and bravery. The climax features a cheerful finale with the characters singing together, affirming the joy of storytelling and the magic of childhood tales, leaving the audience with an uplifting sense of nostalgia and wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Included because retained bibliographic metadata links this work to Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends.
Controlled discovery queries from project-gutenberg matched “folklore” and “mythology”. Retained metadata contains “Fairy tales” in the description and “Tales” in the description.
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| Edition | Date | Publisher | Language | ISBN | Access | Links |
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Project Gutenberg electronic edition Project Gutenberg metadata does not identify the source print edition. | 2017-02-09 | Project Gutenberg | English | — | Public domain (USA) |
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