The song of sixpence picture book containing Sing a song of sixpence, Princess Belle Etoile, An alphabet of old friends

"Sing a Song of Sixpence" is an English nursery rhyme, originating in the 18th century. A common modern version is: Sing a song of sixpence, A pocket full of rye. Four and twenty blackbirds, Baked in a pie. When the pie was opened The birds began to sing; Wasn't that a dainty dish, To set before the king. The king was in his counting house, Counting out his money; The queen was in the parlour, Eating bread and honey. The maid was in the garden, Hanging out the clothes, When down came a blackbird And pecked off her nose.