Wild Grape

Wild Grape just loves to run away
And in the green woods climb and play;
You'll know him when among the trees
His fragrant blossoms scent the breeze.

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the Wild Grape's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

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Parsnip

When Jack Frost said: "Now, children all,

Go in before the snowflakes fall,"

Parsnip declared he liked the snow

To cover him, and didn't go.

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the Parsnip's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

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Orange

Miss Orange said: "I'd like to know

Those pretty mountain girls called 'Snow;'"

"Don't" said her Dad, "or we are lost;

They're relatives of Sir Jack Frost."

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the Orange's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

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Persimmon

Persimmon said: "I'm up so high

I can reach out and touch the sky."

Bre'r Possum said: "Don't reach too far,

You might put out a shining star."

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the Persimmon's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

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Quince

Said busy, bustling Mrs. Quince:

"I never have a moment since

The jelly-making time is here;

We're making such a lot this year."

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the Quince's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

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Olive

Olive's a sweet Italian maid,

Her gown is green-a lovely shade.

Though just at first she's rather shy,

You get to like her by and by.

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the Olive's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

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Pineapple

Pineapple has so many "eyes"

You cannot take him by surprise;

He's full of sunshine, through and through,

And always has a treat for you.

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the Pineapple's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

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Yam

Yam really is a pretty fellow,

Though his complexion's rather yellow;

When Winter comes he packs his grip

And goes north for a little trip.

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the Yam's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

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Endive and Celery

Said Endive: "I was born in France

But travel when I get a chance."

Said Celery: "I travel, too,

But my real home's in Kalamazoo."

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the endive's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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Blackberry

The Blackberry children love to run 

And play beneath the August sun

Until each little maid and man

Takes on a friendly coat of tan.

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the blackberry's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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Carrageen

Carrageen make his bow to you.

He's a sea child, that is true.

But he's so jolly-never cross-

His other name is Irish Moss.

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the carrageen's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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Chicory

"My new spring dress," said Chicory,

"Is just as lacy as can be;

Shading from green to purest white

Its ruffles are my heart's delight!"

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the chicory's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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Oyster Plant

"The person they named after me,"

Said Oyster Plant, "lives in the sea;

I'm very sure I could not sleep

'Rocked in the cradle of the deep.'"

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the Oyster Plant's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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Raspberry

"Good morning, friends! Know who I am?

I'm Raspberry who makes the jam;

You know--that on the pantry shelf--

I make that every year myself."

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the Raspberry's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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Rutabaga Turnip

Said Rutabaga Turnip: "Wow!

I just escaped the hungry cow;

I jumped behind a great big tree

Or she'd have surely eaten me!"

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the turnip's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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Brussel Sprout and Horseradish

Said Brussels Sprout: "I am so glad

That I'm such a good-looking lad."

Horseradish said: "I'm glad I'm plain

If good looks make a chap so vain."

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the chestnut's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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String Bean

 

 

The String Beans love to climb a pole,

And so their  clothes are seldom whole.

Mother Bean said: "I'll mend the tatters;

While they are happy, nothing matters!"

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the String Bean's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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White Turnip

White Turnip said: "I'm pale, I know.

And all our family are so."

"I should advise," said old White Beet,

"A course of sugar cakes to eat."

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the white turnip's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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Muskmelon

"Dear me!" Madam Muskmelon said,

"Those children will not stay in bed;

Before the darlings get misplaced

I'll tie each baby to my waist."

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the Muskmelon's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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Chestnut

Said Chestnut: "I work for my living,

I stuff the turkey on Thanksgiving.

On winter days I work down town;

You'll know me by my coat of brown."

       Assemble a mini doll sized book: Right, is the chestnut's illustration and verse. Visitors can collect all the vegetable illustrations and verse from "Mother Earth's Children" to print and construct a small book of verse for their dolls. Simply drag each png. into a Word Document, print, cut out all of the images the same size and staple the pages together at the left edge. Squeeze out some white school glue along the stapled edge of the pages and attach a cardboard cover.

 

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More About Chestnuts:

• What to know about harvesting chestnuts by Burnt Ridge Nursery
• Watch a modern chestnut harvest machine from Tech Farm HD
• Thanh Truong teaches about roasting chestnuts
• Why don't we roast chestnuts anymore?
• How Native American Used Nuts