As the Goose Flies

Name: As the Goose Flies
Author: Katharine Pyle

By Katharine Pyle

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About This Book

A young girl named Ellen leaves her nursery by means of a white gander and a suspended basket, descending into a cloud country and then into a deep, green forest. She moves through episodic fairy-tale adventures—meeting little dwarfs and domestic folk, talking animals, a great gray wolf, genies, enchanted houses, and a princess—while seeking directions to a peculiar household called the Queerbodies. Through curios encounters she uses curiosity, cleverness, and kindness, trades favors and small magical tokens, faces perilous thresholds, and finally returns home altered by the lessons and gifts gathered on her journey.

About the Author

Katharine Pyle

Katharine Pyle was an American author and illustrator, celebrated for her contributions to children's literature in the early 20th century. She is best known for her enchanting fairy tales and stories that often draw upon folklore and whimsical themes. Pyle's works, such as "Fairy Tales from Many Lands" and "Mother's Nursery Tales," showcase her talent for blending imagination with moral lessons, making her stories both entertaining and educational. Her illustrations further enhanced the appeal of her narratives, captivating young readers and fostering a love for reading. Pyle's legacy continues to influence children's literature, as her tales remain cherished by generations.