"Whalers, damper, swag and nosebag, Johnny-cakes and billy-tea, Murrumburrah, Meremendicoowoke, Yoularbudgeree, Cattle…"

"They ain't no blooming angels And they ain't no blackguards, too, But simply human beings Most remarkable like you."

"Fairies are very shy creatures and prefer to keep themselves hidden from human eyes"

"If you look very carefully, you may see a fairy in your garden"

"The world of fairies is all around us, though we seldom notice it"

"Fairies, elves, mermaids and water-babies inhabit the magical world created by Shirley Barber"

"Proud Queen of isles! Thou sittest vast, alone, A host of vassals bending round thy throne: Like some fair swan that …"

"And, oh Britannia! should'st thou cease to ride Despotic Empress of old Ocean's tide;— Should thy tam'd Lion—spent hi…"

"One flower is always best; And, hidden near the nest, One bird of all the brood Will sanctify the wood."

"What shall I wish you Robbie Croll— A girl, a book, or wine? For sages tell, who these control Shall taste of the div…"