Mammy's baby

A charming collection of gentle nursery verses celebrating the lively world of babies, children, and the grown-ups who adore them. With warmth and humor, the poems capture a baby’s impressive strength, sudden tears, determined naps, curious hands, and irresistible attempts at speech. Everyday moments become playful adventures, whether a little one is being comforted, spoiled by Grandma, or carefully protected from an older child’s treasured doll.

The collection also turns its attention to mischievous kittens, including two unnamed Maltese cats who long for identities of their own. Their clever mother finds a way to introduce them to a loving mistress, while another group of kittens creates delightful havoc with yarn, silk, mitts, and a baby’s stocking. Throughout, the verses are affectionate, rhythmic, and easy to enjoy aloud, making them well suited to family listening and quiet story time. From rosy cheeks and tiny toes to feline antics and childhood possessiveness, these poems find wonder in small domestic scenes.