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poetry for children

“Willie Grows Up” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

11 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Willie Grows Up” Why! Who is this now flying round, So gaily in the sun? It must be Willie Wagtail! Yes! And he is having fun. He’s … [Read more...] about “Willie Grows Up” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: Eva Oakley (author) (1881-1952), poem for children, SourceSLV, Willie Wagtail Two Little Romances and Other Verses (Eva Oakley 1950), year1950

“Willie Takes a Tumble” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

11 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Willie Takes a Tumble” One day, our Willie Wagtail said, “My word! I’m feeling fit; My wings now have their feathers on; I’m off to find my … [Read more...] about “Willie Takes a Tumble” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: Eva Oakley (author) (1881-1952), poem for children, SourceSLV, Willie Wagtail Two Little Romances and Other Verses (Eva Oakley 1950), year1950

“Willie Wagtail is Hatched” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

11 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses (1945).] “Willie Wagtail is Hatched” A little boy looked in a nest, And saw some eggs so wee; He said, “I must not touch them though, For soon they’ll … [Read more...] about “Willie Wagtail is Hatched” [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: Eva Oakley (author) (1881-1952), poem for children, SourceSLV, Willie Wagtail Two Little Romances and Other Verses (Eva Oakley 1950), year1950

If You Were Me [poem by L. E. Homfray, 7 November 1925]

15 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 7 November 1925,.] If You Were Me If you were me, and I were you, How funny that would be; Because I should be very old, And you’d be only three! If I were you, … [Read more...] about If You Were Me [poem by L. E. Homfray, 7 November 1925]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), poem, poem for children, SourceTrove, year1925

What Would You Like? [poem by L. E. Homfray, 21 December 1929]

14 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray was published in The Farmer and Settler (Sydney, NSW), 21 December 1929.] What Would You Like? Last night when I was fast asleep Old Daddy Christmas came, He woke me up and said to me: “Now tell me what’s your … [Read more...] about What Would You Like? [poem by L. E. Homfray, 21 December 1929]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), poem, poem for children, SourceTrove, year1929

The New Maid [poem by L. E. Homfray, 24 November 1928]

14 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 November 1928.] The New Maid. I’d very much like to be your maid, One shilling a week I must be paid; I’m tired of school, and I’m tired of play, I’ll work so hard if … [Read more...] about The New Maid [poem by L. E. Homfray, 24 November 1928]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), poem, poem for children, SourceTrove, year1928

Off to Manly [poem by L. E. Homfray, 25 October 1925]

14 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray, was published in Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 25 October 1925.] Off to Manly To Manly beach I am going, With my little bucket and spade, If Tommy won’t walk any faster We’ll miss the boat I’m afraid, What have I got … [Read more...] about Off to Manly [poem by L. E. Homfray, 25 October 1925]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), poem, poem for children, SourceTrove, year1925

Fairy Games [poem by L. E. Homfray, 18 October 1925]

14 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray, was published in the Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 18 October 1925.] Fairy Games Last night, when I was fast asleep, A little fairy came And said to me, “Oh! come and play. This very lovely game.” She took me gently by … [Read more...] about Fairy Games [poem by L. E. Homfray, 18 October 1925]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), poem, poem for children, SourceTrove, year1925

Dollies’ Mending Day [poem by L. E. Homfray, 11 October 1925]

14 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray, was published in the Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 11 October 1925.] Dollies’ Mending Day This is our dolly’s mending day. Oh, dear, what a terrible lot. I’ll run to mother’s basket to see If buttons and tape we’ve … [Read more...] about Dollies’ Mending Day [poem by L. E. Homfray, 11 October 1925]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), poem, poem for children, SourceTrove, year1925

What Can I Do? [poem by L. E. Homfray, 4 October 1925]

14 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray, was published in the Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 4 October 1925.] What Can I Do? Will somebody tell me what I can do? I’ve read all my story books through and through. I’m tired of toys, and I’m tired of play Oh, tell … [Read more...] about What Can I Do? [poem by L. E. Homfray, 4 October 1925]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), poem, poem for children, SourceTrove, year1925

Jack and Jill [poem by L. E. Homfray, 4 October 1925]

14 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray, was published in the Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 4 October 1925.] Jack and Jill. I’ll tell you a story of Jack and Jill, But not the ones that went up the hill. Jack was a puppy, with eyes so bright Jill was a pussycat … [Read more...] about Jack and Jill [poem by L. E. Homfray, 4 October 1925]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), poem, poem for children, SourceTrove, year1925

Five Little Pigs [poem by L. E. Homfray, 20 September 1925]

14 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray, was published in the Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 20 September 1925.] Five Little Pigs This little pig to market was sent, And all his money foolishly spent. This is the one that never would roam, But always is happy … [Read more...] about Five Little Pigs [poem by L. E. Homfray, 20 September 1925]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), poem, poem for children, SourceTrove, year1925

The Doll’s Hospital [poem by L. E. Homfray, 20 September 1925]

14 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray, was published in Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 20 September 1925.] The Doll’s Hospital All the dollies are very sick, Please will you fetch the doctor quick. Then as I think they might get worse Just ring up for a Red … [Read more...] about The Doll’s Hospital [poem by L. E. Homfray, 20 September 1925]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), poem, poem for children, SourceTrove, year1925

[This very charming gentleman] [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] [This very charming gentleman] This very charming gentleman, extremely old and gruff, He slowly shook his head and took a great big pinch of snuff. Then he spluttered and he muttered and he … [Read more...] about [This very charming gentleman] [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Good Night [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Good Night And so, Good Night. I’m rather tired. I hardly thought I’d be required To draw a lot of pictures, too, When I arranged to write for you. I found it hard, but did my best; And now I … [Read more...] about Good Night [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

The Publisher [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Publisher I’d like to be a publisher, and publish massive tomes Written in a massive style by blokes with massive domes — Science books, and histories of Egypt’s day and Rome’s, Books of … [Read more...] about The Publisher [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Lullaby [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Lullaby You are much too big to dandle, And I will not leave the candle. Go to sleep. . You are growing naughty, rather, And I’ll have to speak to father. Go to sleep! If you’re good I shall … [Read more...] about Lullaby [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921 (page 114). This book has four poems entitled “Bird Song”, on pages 48, 63, 108, and 114.] Bird Song I suspect the Kookaburra, For his methods are not thorough In his highly praised campaign … [Read more...] about Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Polly Dibbs [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Polly Dibbs Mrs. Dibbs — Polly Dibbs, Standing at a tub, Washing other people’s clothes — Rub — Rub — Rub. Poor, old, skinny arms White with soapy foam — At night she takes her shabby … [Read more...] about Polly Dibbs [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

A Change of Air [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] A Change of Air Now, a man in Oodnadatta He grew fat, and he grew fatter, Though he hardly had a thing to eat for dinner; While a man in Booboorowie Often sat and wondered how he Could … [Read more...] about A Change of Air [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Upon the Road to Rockabout [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Upon the Road to Rockabout Upon the road to Rockabout I came upon some sheep — A large and woolly flock about As wide as it was deep. I was about to turn about To ask the man to tell Some … [Read more...] about Upon the Road to Rockabout [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

The Feast [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Feast Cackle and lay, cackle and lay! How many eggs did you get to-day? Two in the manger, and four in the shed, Six in the box where the chickens are fed, Two in the tussocks and ten in … [Read more...] about The Feast [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

The Famine [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Famine Cackle and lay, cackle and lay! How many eggs did you get to-day? None in the manger, and none in the shed, None in the box where the chickens are fed, None in the tussocks and none … [Read more...] about The Famine [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

The Sailor [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Sailor I’d like to be a sailor — a sailor bold and bluff — Calling out, “Ship ahoy!” in manly tones and gruff. I’d learn to box the compass, and to reef and tack and luff; I’d sniff and … [Read more...] about The Sailor [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921 (page 108). This book has four poems entitled “Bird Song”, on pages 48, 63, 108, and 114.] Bird Song I detest the Carrion Crow! (He’s a raven, don’t you know?) He’s a greedy glutton, also, and a … [Read more...] about Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

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