Mary Had a Little Lamb (Nursery Rhyme)

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  "summary": "wp:paragraph Mary Had a Little Lamb is a beloved nursery rhyme about a devoted little lamb whose fleece was white as snow and who follows his owner everywhere — even to school, where his unexpected appearance delights the children and puzzles the teacher. Through gentle verse, the poem reveals a quiet truth: animals return loyalty to those who treat them with kindness. Read the full lyrics below, sing the song aloud, or share the words with little ones at bedtime as a soft lullaby.",
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    "Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow, And every where that Mary went The lamb was sure to go; He followed her to school one day— That was against the rule, It made the children laugh and play, To see a lamb at school.",
    "And so the Teacher turned him out, But still he lingered near, And waited patiently about, Till Mary did appear; And then he ran to her, and laid His head upon her arm, As if he said—‘I’m not afraid— You’ll keep me from all harm.’ ‘What makes the lamb love Mary so?’ The eager children cry—",
    "‘O, Mary loves the lamb, you know,’ The Teacher did reply;— ‘And you each gentle animal In confidence may bind, And make them follow at your call, If you are always kind.’"
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