02543cam a22003493u 4500 34763 UtSlPG 20260610133808.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23026052 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN PZ Bell, Florence Eveleen Eleanore Olliffe, Lady, 1851-1930 The Cat and Fiddle Book : Eight Dramatised Nursery Rhymes for Nursery Performers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-27 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. Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Original publication data not identified Nursery rhymes Children's plays Richmond, Florence Elsa Bell, Lady, 1880- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34763 75609 75609