Holiday Poems
Illustrations by Catherine Hunter
A word from Lisa
"Another new addition to the popular Family Pages. While the cubs and I are away, here are some useful tips for your summer. In May, we sailed away with the Owl and the Pussycat. This month, two cautionary tales for your holidays: never trust a smiling crocodile, and keep your tails out of the water; then you might be able to tell the tale. Happy travels, from Lisa, Dasha, Masha, Sasha & Boris."
The Lady and the Crocodile
She sailed away
On a sunny summer day,
On the back of a crocodile.
“You see,” said she,
“He’s as tame as tame can be,
I’ll ride him down the Nile.”
The croc winked his eye
As she bade them all goodbye,
Wearing a happy smile.
At the end of the ride,
The lady was inside,
And the smile
Was on the crocodile.
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THE CROCODILE
By: Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
HOW doth the little crocodile
Improve his shining tail,
And pour the waters of the Nile
On every golden scale!
How cheerfully he seems to grin!
How neatly spread his claws,
And welcomes little fishes in
With gently smiling jaws!
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