«A table has a lot of legs, / While I have just a single pair, / Yet I must fuss with shoes and boots / Which tables needn't ever wear.»
«Mousie Squeaks told Mousie Snooks: / “You know, I’m very fond of books. / Of course, I cannot read a line. / But eating books is jolly fine!”»
«A Teddy-Bear whose ways were bad / Was taught good manners by his Dad. “When taken out for tea, my lad, / You mustn’t squeal and roar like mad. / It’s bad to boast and to be rude / And make a noise while chewing food. “Take off your cap to folks you know / And don’t forget...»
«Forty four starlings. / Forty four darlings / Merry and happy, / Together kept house. One swept the chimney, / One cleaned the windows, / One washed the dishes. / One scrubbed the floor. / One cooked the dinner, / One did the shopping, / One ran on errands / And one sh...»