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Issue Details: First known date: 1927... 1927 Baby Ballads
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Contains poems about birds, elephants, other animals, and fairies, among other topics.

Notes

  • 'Many of the verses have appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald.'

Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Smith and Lane , 1927 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
I'll Be a Captaini"When I'm on the sands at play,", Edyth Bavin , single work poetry children's (p. 1)
Bluebelli"I know a tiny tot of two,", Edyth Bavin , single work poetry children's (p. 2)
In the Suni"Nurse said, "Now, just stay there awhile,", Edyth Bavin , single work poetry children's (p. 3)
Millicent Mayi"Tiny wee field-mouse,", Edyth Bavin , single work poetry children's (p. 4)
Mr Crowi"Mr Crow, why do you caw", Edyth Bavin , single work poetry children's (p. 5)
Grandmammai"I took my Grannie for a walk,", Edyth Bavin , single work poetry children's (p. 5)
Baby Sisteri"Last night when I was fast asleep,", Edyth Bavin , single work poetry children's (p. 6)
I Wish I Were Youi"Oh, dear little bird,", Edyth Bavin , single work poetry children's (p. 7)
Secretsi"When nursie goes out, the fairies come in", Edyth Bavin , single work poetry children's (p. 8)
In the Countryi"The cows walk leisurely along,", Edyth Bavin , single work poetry children's (p. 9)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Note: Illustrations mainly by Bertha Sloane, and a few drawings by Margot Finlayson.
Last amended 28 Apr 2015 09:57:26
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