McLoughlin Brothers, The Ark alphabet (1868)
“ ALPHABET. [In this Alphabet the child will have to find out the animals named for the letters. Thus some slight acquaintance with Natural History will be gained in conjunction with the Alphabet.] A stands for the Ark—where all things that had life God saved with good Noah, his sons, and his wife. B stands for the Bear—here a brown one you see, Who's clinging in fear to the bough of a tree. ”
McLoughlin Brothers, Miss Mouser's tea party (November 2013)
“ And all the kittens and the cats In country and in street, Were very glad to send back word That they'd be at the treat. Pussy Cat Mew alone said "No;" For our poor ancient friend "Had not had time," she mewed, with tears, "Her petticoat to mend!" Said Puss in Boots, "Costumes are cheap, And I will gladly pay The price of one, rather than you, Old friend, should stay away." Now very busy are our friends In making creams and cake ”
McLoughlin Brothers, The Ark alphabet (1868)
“ The sow and the little pigs all sleeping by. Q stands for the Quagga—I think it might pass For a very respectable partly-streaked ass. R stands for the Raven, who boldly defies The monkey, and at him in great anger flies. ”
