WHAT BABY DOES. This little boy babyWants something to do;So lie lifts up his footAnd bites at his shoe. He plays with his toes,And is happy and gayFrom morning till evening,The whole of the day. He eats when he s hungryAnd drinks when he will;When ho lias all he wantsHe lies down and is still.… … THE MOONBEAM. Gliding throujrli the window With a noiseless tread, Looking down on babyIn her cradle-bed, — Ught aa any fairy, Bright as glow-wormi gleamWhat brings she to baby, AngeVfl smile, Or dream? Ah! tin- moonbeam soft and bright((.Hies to kiss baby good-night M. J. T. THE MAGPIE. The magpie…
Children's stories · Children's poetry
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