Nursery Rhymes, Songs, and Fingerplays for Kids
This is my book; it will open wide
To show the pictures that are inside.
This is my ball, so big and round,
To toss in the air or roll on the ground.
Here’s my umbrella to keep me dry
When the raindrops fall from a cloudy sky.
This is my kitty; just hear her purr
When I pet her soft, warm fur.
Bunny rabbit, bunny rabbit, what do you hear?
Bunny rabbit, bunny rabbit, lift your ear!
Bunny rabbit, bunny rabbit, hop this way.
Bunny rabbit, bunny rabbit, nibble your hay.
Bunny rabbit, bunny rabbit, never makes a peep.
Bunny rabbit, bunny rabbit, you’re now asleep.
This is my turtle.
He lives in a shell.
He likes his home very well.
He pokes his head out when he wants to eat.
And pulls it back in when he wants to sleep.
Puppy dog, puppy dog, wag your tail.
Puppy dog, puppy dog, let out a wail.
Puppy dog, puppy dog, jump for a bone.
Puppy dog, puppy dog, Run on home!
Five little kitty cats sleeping on the floor
One pounced away, and now there are four!
Four little kitty cats, cute as can be,
One leapt away, and now there are three!
Three little kitty cats, hunters through and through,
One caught a mouse, and now there are two!
Two little kitty cats, basking in the sun,
One slinked away, and now there’s only one!
One little kitty cat got up to stretch and yawn,
I looked away…and now he’s gone!
I had a little puppy,
His name was Tiny Tim.
I put him in the bathtub,
To see if he could swim.
He drank up all the water,
He ate a bar of soap.
The next thing you know
He had a bubble in his throat.
In came the doctor,
In came the nurse,
In came the lady with the alligator purse.
Out went the doctor,
Out went the nurse,
Out went the lady with the alligator purse.
(Tune: “Row Your Boat“)
Love, love, love your pets,
Love them everyday.
Give them food and water, too
And let them run and play.
Download this instrumental version of Row Your Boat to listen and practice offline.
I like little kitty, her coat is so warm.
And if I don’t hurt her she’ll do me no harm.
So I’ll not pull her tail, nor drive her away,
But kitty and I very gently will play.