Hickory, Dickory, Dock by L. Frank Baum
This work is a collection of children's nursery rhymes with accompanying illustrations. It features traditional rhymes and some original ones, presented in a decorative format. The book includes various types of rhymes, such as counting rhymes, action rhymes, and nonsense verse. The content is intended for young readers and their parents or caregivers.
By L. Frank Baum · First published 1900 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 1,788 words
First lines
Hickory, Dickory, Dock! / The mouse ran up the clock. / The clock struck one, / The mouse ran down, / Hickory, Dickory, Dock!
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 winter-time.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: L. Frank Baum
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure, Fable, Animal Fiction
- Length: 1,788 words
- Structure: 1 section, 41 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The narrative is aimed at a young audience, featuring relatable characters and moral lessons.
- Fantasy — The story includes anthropomorphic mice and a magical clock, creating a whimsical and imaginative setting.
- Adventure — The plot involves the mice exploring their environment and facing challenges, typical of adventure narratives.
- Fable — The story conveys a moral lesson about obedience and the consequences of disobedience, characteristic of fables.
Tags
Children's Literature · Fairy Tale · Fantasy · Adventure · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Animal Characters · Clockwork Mechanisms · Steampunk Elements · Time Travel · Alternate Realities
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