The Cat and Fiddle Book by Bell and Richmond

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Author Bell, Florence Eveleen Eleanore Olliffe, Lady, 1851-1930
Author Richmond, Florence Elsa Bell, Lady, 1880-
LoC No. 23026052
Title The Cat and Fiddle Book
Eight Dramatised Nursery Rhymes for Nursery Performers
Note Reading ease score: 95.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Contents The cat and the fiddle -- Lucy Locket -- Polly put the kettle on -- Goosey-Gander -- Oranges and lemons -- Ride-a-cock-horse -- Little Miss Muffet -- Humpty Dumpty.
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Summary "The Cat and Fiddle Book" by Bell and Richmond is a collection of eight dramatised nursery rhymes intended for children, written in the early 20th century. This engaging book presents playful adaptations of classic rhymes, aiming to entertain and involve young performers and their audiences in a theatrical setting. Its likely focus is to nurture creativity and enjoyment of the performing arts among children. The book features eight whimsical plays based on beloved nursery rhymes such as "The Cat and the Fiddle," "Lucy Locket," and "Humpty Dumpty." Each play includes various characters and interactions that bring the nursery rhymes to life, offering humorous dialogues and lively scenarios. For instance, in "The Cat and the Fiddle," a cow, a dog, and a cat engage in a humorous debate while the cat attempts to play her fiddle, leading to an amusing bet about jumping over the moon. Through these charming adaptations, the book encourages active participation, imaginative play, and the joy of storytelling among children, making it an ideal resource for young performers and their families. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Nursery rhymes
Subject Children's plays
Category Text
EBook-No. 34763
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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