4 Quotes & Sayings By Mary Howitt

Mary Howitt (c. 1799–1888) was an English author and illustrator who is best known for her children's books, including The Golden Grove, The History of Little Winnie Poultry, The History of Little Dipsy, The Story of Pretty Polly, The Adventures of Tom Thumb, The Story of Jack the Giant Killer, and The Story of Little Jack Horner. She was also an accomplished watercolorist.

Will you walk into my parlour?
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Will you walk into my parlour?" said the Spider to the Fly Mary Howitt
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And now dear little children, who may this story read, To idle, silly flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed: Unto an evil counsellor, close heart and ear and eye, And take a lesson from this tale, of the Spider and the Fly. Mary Howitt
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"Will you walk into my parlour?" Said the spider to a fly: '"Tis the prettiest little parlour That ever you did spy." Mary Howitt