The Mouse and The Moonbeam

Eugene Field (1850–1895) was an American writer best known for his children's poetry and humorous essays. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Field found his calling in the quirky and imaginative, a trait that brought whimsy to the otherwise staid world of children's literature of his time. Field's foray into writing manifested early, and he is most remembered for his endearing works such as 'Little Boy ...