LULLABY.
Lullaby, little lad!
Shut thine eyes gay and glad;
Make thy mouth a folded rose,
Tilt not up thy tiny nose!
Little heart must beat, beat,
Little head must slumber sweet.
Lullaby, little boy,
Mother’s love, Mother’s joy!
About This Book
A lively collection of short stories and poems for children, offering simple domestic scenes, playful rhymes, brief narratives, and light moral lessons. Pieces range from tender portraits of family life and child play to fanciful nonsense verses, seasonal and holiday sketches, animal vignettes, and concise character studies, often keyed to children's imagination and daily activities. Language is straightforward and rhythmic, with songs and jingles interspersed among short tales; many pieces aim to charm or amuse while gently reinforcing kindness, curiosity, and good manners. Illustrations accompany several items, enhancing the accessible tone and appeal to young readers.