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Contains poems about birds, elephants, other animals, and fairies, among other topics.
Notes
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'Many of the verses have appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald.'
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Sydney,
New South Wales,:Smith and Lane
, 1927 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- I'll Be a Captaini"When I'm on the sands at play,", single work poetry children's (p. 1)
- Bluebelli"I know a tiny tot of two,", single work poetry children's (p. 2)
- In the Suni"Nurse said, "Now, just stay there awhile,", single work poetry children's (p. 3)
- Millicent Mayi"Tiny wee field-mouse,", single work poetry children's (p. 4)
- Mr Crowi"Mr Crow, why do you caw", single work poetry children's (p. 5)
- Grandmammai"I took my Grannie for a walk,", single work poetry children's (p. 5)
- Baby Sisteri"Last night when I was fast asleep,", single work poetry children's (p. 6)
- I Wish I Were Youi"Oh, dear little bird,", single work poetry children's (p. 7)
- Secretsi"When nursie goes out, the fairies come in", single work poetry children's (p. 8)
- In the Countryi"The cows walk leisurely along,", single work poetry children's (p. 9)
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