The Baby's Things: A Story in Verse for Christmas Eve is a book written by Edward Abbott in 1871. This book tells the story of a baby born on Christmas Eve and the various gifts that are given to him by the people in his life. The gifts include a cradle, a blanket, a toy, and more. Each gift is accompanied by a poem that describes its significance and how it will be used by the baby. The book is written in verse and is meant to be read aloud on Christmas...