This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919 edition. Excerpt: ...In May! May OON of Green Leaves," so They called you long ago, So the Indian child at play Spoke your name, dear Month of May. May Is Pretty, May Is Mild ffi AY is pretty, May is mild, Dances like a happy child; Sing out, robin; spring out, flowers; April went with all her showers, And the world is green again; Come out, children, to the glen, To the meadows, to the wood, For the earth is clean and good, And the sky is clear and blue, And bright May is calling you! May is pretty, May is mild, Dances like a happy child, On a blessed holiday, Come out, children, join the play! All the Things a Bird Is (For Four Children) LL the things a bird is, swinging in a tree, He''s the builder of a house as high as high can be, He makes it cozy, safe, and strong, A pleasant home the summer long. He''s a traveler through the air, He knows the streets to anywhere, When autumn comes away he''ll fly Along the south road of the sky. He''. a singer in the sun, Calling out to every one, To hear him tell from East to West The heart that sings and loves is best. He''s a teacher telling you Be strong and busy, wise and true, And learn to journey, build and sing, And find the good in everything. Little Folks in the ''Grass XN the grass A thousand little people pass, And all about a myriad little eyes look out, For there are houses every side Where the little folks abide, Where the little folks take tea On a grass blade near a tree; Where they hold their Sabbath meetings, Pass each other, giving greetings, So remember when you pass Through the grass; Little folks are everywhere; Walk quite softly, take great care Lest you hurt them unaware, Lest the giant that is YOU Pull a house down with his shoe, Pull a house down, roof and all, Killing children, great and...
