Tom Thumb's play-book; to teach children their letters as soon as they can speak. Being a new and pleasant method to allure little ones in the first principles of learning. (Boston: A Barclay, [1764]), page 6-17.

A was an Archer, and shot at a Frog.
B was a Butcher, and had a great Dog.
C was a Captain, all cover'd with Lace.
D was a Drunkard, and had a red Face.
E was an Esquire, with Pride on his Brow.
F was a Farmer, and follow'd the Plow.
G was a Gamester, and he had ill Luck.
H was a Hunter, and hunted a Buck.
J was a Joiner, and built up a House.
K was a King, and he govern'd a Mouse.
L was a Lady, and had a white Hand.
M was a Merchant, to a foreign Land.
N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold.
O was an Oysterwench, and a sad Scold.
P was a Parson, and wore a black Gown.
Q was a Queen, and wore a fine Crown.
R was a Robber, and wanted a Whip.
S was a Sailor, and liv'd in a ship.
T was a Tinker, and mended a Pot.
V was a Vinter, a very great Sot.
W was Watchman, and guarded the Door.
X was expensive and so became poor.
Y was a Youth, did not love School.
Z was Zany, and look't like a Fool.