Mary Had a Little Lamb
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"Mary Had a Little Lamb" is a 19th-century American children's poem and nursery rhyme.
The poem, written by Sarah Josepha Hale in 1830, was inspired by an actual incident involving Mary Sawyer and a lamb that she took to school.
It tells the simple story of a lamb that follows Mary to school one day, much to the amusement and curiosity of the other children.
The lamb's presence disrupts the school, leading to its expulsion, but it lingers nearby, showing its affection for Mary.
The poem's gentle narrative and simple language have made it a beloved and enduring classic in children's literature.
The poem, written by Sarah Josepha Hale in 1830, was inspired by an actual incident involving Mary Sawyer and a lamb that she took to school.
It tells the simple story of a lamb that follows Mary to school one day, much to the amusement and curiosity of the other children.
The lamb's presence disrupts the school, leading to its expulsion, but it lingers nearby, showing its affection for Mary.
The poem's gentle narrative and simple language have made it a beloved and enduring classic in children's literature.
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