Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories

Miss Muffet was rich. She had maids to do this, she had maids to do that, and a nurse called Nurse Holloweg. But when they wouldn't let her do what she wanted, she ran off but got such a fright, it made her run right back again. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Little Miss Muffet." The story was adapted from the tale of "Little Miss Muffet" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

It's the day of the King's coronation and everyone's going to town. Young Gilligren sets off with sixpence to make himself rich. But he spends the money and is left with only blackbirds which, by chance, are just what's needed at the palace. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Sing a Song of Sixpence." The story was adapted from the tale of "Sing a Song o' Sixpence" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

Boy Blue is asleep while he should be at work. When the Squire comes round, he's angry for the sheep are in the meadow and the cow is in the corn. But there's a good reason why Boy Blue can't stay awake. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Little Boy Blue." The story was adapted from "The Story of Little Boy Blue" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

Little Bo Peep thinks she knows about sheep. She has only to take them to graze. But her sheep give her trouble, they're off on the double, and it becomes one of those days. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Little Bo Peep." The story was adapted from the tale of "Little Bo-Peep" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

Old King Cole was a merry old soul before he wore a crown. Then a touch of luck made him King and happiness ruled the land. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Old King Cole." The story was adapted from the tale of "Old King Cole" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

Little Bobby tries to write a song that tells a story, but he's stuck on the first line: "Hey Diddle Diddle." Then his cat inspires a crazy tale, but only after getting caught up in a fiddle. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Hey Diddle Diddle." The story was adapted from the tale of "The Cat and the Fiddle" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

A prince needs a riddle to baffle the King so he can marry his beloved princess. But he can't think of one until an egg comes along and an idea is hatched. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Humpty Dumpty." The story was adapted from the tale of "Humpty Dumpty " in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

It's one hour after midnight and the three mice are still awake. Their mother has left them to go looking for food. The temptation is too great and they go wandering down a hole only to find exploring is not a piece of cake! (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Hickory Dickory Dock." The story was adapted from the tale of "Hickory, Dickory, Dock" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

Jack is working in the forest when he hears some urgent cries. It's a traveler who has fallen in a bog. Is it too late for Jack to rescue him or can he save the day and earn himself one of his grandmother's Christmas pies? (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Little Jack Horner." The story was adapted from the tale of "What Jack Horner Did" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

The King lets Prince Lilimond rule for a day, but the Chamberlain fears the worst. For the Prince vows to share all the kingdom's gold with the poor and the town fills with beggars, some rich and some poor. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Hark, Hark! The Dogs Do Bark." The story was adapted from the tale of "How the Beggars Came to Town" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

Two bags full is a lot of wool for any sheep to grow. But Baa Baa has a special reason to grow at least one more. Can she do it? (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Baa Baa Black Sheep." The story was adapted from the tale of "The Black Sheep" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

Mary Mary Quite Contrary tries to grow some flowers, but it isn't quite as simple as she thinks. For the flowers that she grows prefer to mix, not stand in rows. As they wither, Mary Mary's heart sinks. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary." The story was adapted from the tale of "Mistress Mary" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")

A slice of bread and butter is a feast to Tommy Tucker for he hasn't any money to buy food. But he has to sing a song for it and singing isn't easy for a boy who's never tried. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Little Tommy Tucker." The story was adapted from "The Story of Tommy Tucker" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")