Mammy's baby

Chapter 8: Too Precious.

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The collection offers short lyrical poems and illustrated vignettes aimed at young readers, depicting babies and domestic scenes, playful animals, and simple moral lessons. Verses celebrate everyday moments—infant antics, grandmotherly affection, kittens at mischief, a rude rabbit learning courtesy, winter play, and egg hunting—often with light humor and rhythmic cadence. Language and images emphasize affection, curiosity, and small-scale adventures while alternating playful description with gentle instruction, making the pieces suitable for reading aloud or for children learning to observe family and nature.

Too Precious.

You want my dolly, Baby?

I really must say, No.

I love it quite too much, you see,

To ever let it go.

For now ’tis fresh and lovely,

But I’m afraid, my dear,

If once I let you have it,

’Twould soon look very queer.