Jane Taylor Mother Medal by Whitehead & Hoag Grades GEM+ Unc. MOTHER Ann Taylor was born in 1782 and lived in Colchester, England. She is remembered as a poet, hymn writer and children's author and, along with her younger Sister Jane, was responsible for writing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star in 1806. Prior to this they published the collection Original Poems for Infant Minds in 1804. Hymns for Infant Minds followed in 1808. Their work contained a gentle piety and often provided warnings about behavior to their young readers. Ann Taylor died on 20th December 1866.WHO RAN TO HELP ME WHEN I FELL,AND WOULD SOME PRETTY STORY TELL,OR KISS THE PLACE TO MAKE IT WELL?MY MOTHER JANE TAYLOR