The House That Jack Built, a Game of Forfeits To Which is Added, the Entertaining Fable of "The Magpie"

"The House That Jack Built; A Game of Forfeits" by Anonymous is a playful book of verses for children, telling the story of a house built by Jack and the many creatures and people connected to it. Through rhyming verses, the story introduces different animals, starting with a cat, rat, and dog, each causing funny events that build upon one another. Over time, a maiden, a man, a priest, and a cock all become part of the story. Also included is "The Magpie," a fable about birds learning to build nests, teaching the birds that they are capable of learning and creating on their own. With its fun rhymes and images, the book is full of silliness while showing how everyone and everything is connected.