Way up High in the Bat Tree

Sung to "Way up high in the apple tree"

Way up high in the bat tree (point up)
Two little bats smiled down at me (smile)
I shook that tree as hard as I could (pretend to shake tree)
Down swooped the bats (make swooping action with hands)
and I ran away as fast as I could! (slap thighs quickly or stomp feet)
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Bats are Sleeping

To the tune of "Frere Jacques" 

Bats are sleeping, Bats are sleeping
Upside down, upside down
Waiting for the night
Waiting for the night
Then fly around, Then fly around

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Five Little Pumpkins

Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate.
The first one said, "Oh my it's getting late."
The second one said, "There are leaves in the air."
The third one said, "But we don't care!"
The fourth one said, "Let's run and run and run."
The fifth one said, "We are ready for some fun!"
Then OOOhh OOOhh went the wind
And out went the lights
And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight.

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I Saw a Ghost

I saw a ghost (fingers circle eyes)
He saw me too (point to yourself)
I waved at him (wave your hand)
But he said, "BOO!"

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Monster Monster, Turn Around!

Monster Monster, Turn Around! 

Monster, Monster, Touch the ground! 

Monster, Monster, Reach up high! 

Monster, Monster, Squint your eyes!  

Monster, Monster, Show your teeth!  

Monster, Monster, Stomp your feet!  

Monster, Monster, Slap your knees!  

Monster, Monster, Sit down, please!

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The Little Old Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams

Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap. And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life!

Five Little Puppies Jumping on the Bed! by Lily Karr

FIVE LITTLE PUPPIES JUMPING ON THE BED is a playful twist on the famous "Five Little Monkeys" song.

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes. 
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes

Eyes and ears and mouth and nose

Head and shoulder, knees and toes, knees and toes!

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Fiesta Babies by Carmen Tafolla

These Fiesta Babies dance, march on parade, and sing along to mariachi songs in their spirited celebration of fiestas.

Who is That, Cat the Cat? & Let's Say Hi to Friends Who Fly! by Mo Willems

Kids will love making friends with Cat the Cat as she introduces you to her animal pals.

Cat the Cat sure likes her flying friends. You will too!

 

Giddyap, Giddyap

Giddyap, giddyap, ride to town,
Giddyap, giddyap, up and down.
Giddyap fast,
Giddyap slow,
Giddyap, giddyap, giddyap, WHOA! 

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King Bidgood's in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood

This rollicking tale is the story of an unruly king who refuses to leave his bathtub and attend to his duties. One by one, the knight, the queen, the duke, and all the members of the court attempt to persuade the King to leave his bath.

Creeping, Creeping, Little Bee

Creeping, Creeping, Little Bee

Up my leg and past my knee,

To my tummy, on he goes,

Past my chin and to my nose.

Now he's creeping down my chin,

To my tummy once again

Down my leg and past my knee

To my toe, that little bee!

BZZZZZ!

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Baby Dance by Ann Taylor

Up to the ceiling, down to the ground, backward and forward, round and round ... All babies love to be lifted, twirled and held in loving arms. Now a rhythmic poem by nineteenth century poet Anne Taylor makes a delightful board book perfect for baby and parent to share.

How Do You Make a Baby Smile? by Philemon Sturges

Wiggle your ear!
Play peekaboo!
Make a face!

And join dozens of friendly animals—plus one very patient older sister—as they use their best tricks to make their babies smile, laugh, coo, and grin.

The Wonderful Book by Leonid Gore

Deep in the woods, a rabbit finds a mysterious object. "What is this?" he asks. "It looks like a wonderful house for me." And he wriggles inside for a nap. Later he hops away and a bear lumbers by.
"What is this?" the bear asks. "It looks like a wonderful hat for me." And he puts it on his head. One by one different animals find the object and transform it into whatever they need it to be.
But it's not until the little boy comes along and knows exactly what it is. It's a wonderful book! And all the animals gather around to share the truly wonderful story that's inside.

Houses

Here is a nest for a robin,

(cup hands)

Here is a hive for a bee.

(make a fist and wrap other hand around it)

Here is a hole for a bunny,

(make circle with thumb and finger)

And here is a house for me.

(put arms above head with fingers touching like a roof )

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"Hi, Pizza Man!" by Virginia Walter

Getting hungrier and hungrier waiting for the pizza delivery, Vivian imagines all the possible guises in which the pizza man may appear, from pizza cat to pizza dinosaur.

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox

"There was one little baby / who was born far away. / And another who was born / on the very next day. / And both of these babies, / as everyone knows, / had ten little fingers / and ten little toes." No matter which part of the world a baby comes from—born on the ice or in a tent—that baby has “ten little fingers / and ten little toes"

Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas

Bug! Rug! Mug! Hug! These dust bunnies love to rhyme. Well, except for Bob. Much to the other bunnies’ frustration, Bob can never get the rhythm right. Then he saves everyone from a big, scary monster wielding—gasp!—a broom, and they all breathe a sigh of relief. But can Bob save them from the big, scary monster’s next attack? Vrrrrrroooommm . . .

Is Everyone Ready for Fun? by Jan Thomas

Chicken has some unexpected and exuberant cow visitors who have exciting plans for jumping, dancing, and wiggling on his teeny-tiny couch, and Chicken is none too happy about it.

Peekaboo! Look at me

What's hiding behind the holes? There's something new every time you turn the page! Part guessing game, part novelty, this book is sure to please young readers.

5 Fat Peas

5 fat peas in a pea pod pressed.

1 grew 2 grew and so did all the rest

They grew and they grew and wouldn't stop

They grew so fast that the pea pod popped!

POP!

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