The Moon

The Moon is like a big round cheese
    That shines above the garden trees,
And like a cheese grows less each night,
    As though some one had had a bite.

The Mouse delights to nibble cheese,
    The Dog bites anything he sees--
But how could they bite off the Moon
    Unless they went in a balloon?

And Human People, when they eat
    They think it rude to bite their meat,
They use a Knife or Fork or Spoon;
    Who is it then that bites the moon?

Oliver Herford

Oliver Herford

Oliver Herford was born in England on December 2, 1860. He was a British-born American writer, artist, and illustrator, often referred to as 'The American Oscar Wilde' for his sharp wit and humorous works. Herford authored and illustrated many books for children and adults, contributing to magazines such as "The Criterion", "Life", and "Punch". He died on July 5, 1935, in France.

Oliver Herford

English

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