""The Baby's Things: A Story In Verse For Christmas Eve"" is a book written by Edward Abbott and published in 1871. The story is told in verse and revolves around a baby's first Christmas. The book describes the excitement and joy of the parents as they prepare for the arrival of their baby, and the anticipation of the baby's first Christmas. The story also includes the traditional Christmas characters such as Santa Claus and the Three Wise Men. The...