And the ducks said, 'quack!'
1911
A mischievous boy in a red jacket scrambles over a wooden gate, desperate to escape a flock of angry white geese and ducks honking at his heels. The birds are defending their territory, as explained by the rhyme on the sign: they're ready to peck his 'little brown legs' for stealing plums and eggs. Florence Harrison created this charming scene in 1911, capturing the playful chaos of childhood nursery rhymes with her signature soft, storybook style that brings classic verses to life.
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