What Jack Horner Did

From Mother Goose in Prose by L. Frank Baum

L. Frank Baum, best known for The Wizard of Oz, wrote this story in 1897 as part of his Mother Goose in Prose collection. It tells how the nursery rhyme 'Little Jack Horner' came to be, turning a four-line verse into a tale of courage, kindness, and family loyalty. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story shows young readers that bravery and goodness can change lives, and that helping others brings unexpected rewards.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readers, about 4 to 5

Length

short · about 344 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Mother Goose in Prose, L. Frank Baum · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page

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