Though flattered by imitators galore Miss Potter's work stands supreme. Her many picture stories should be among the first books owned by children.


Cecily Parsley lived in a pen,
And brewed good ale for gentlemen;

Gentlemen came every day,
Till Cecily Parsley ran away.

Goosey, goosey, gander,
Whither will you wander?
Upstairs and downstairs,
And in my lady's chamber!