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Hi, everyone! My name is Miss Haley, and I’m so happy you’re joining me today for bilingual story time at Fondulac District Library. Bilingual is a word that means more than one language, so that means we’ll be singing songs and reading books in English and Spanish today. Are you ready for some Lucha libre? Let’s go! ¡Vamos!
(Tune: “Frère Jacques” or “Are You Sleeping?”)
English Lyrics:
Good morning
Good morning
How are you?
How are you?
Very well, thank you
Very well thank you
And you?
And you?
Spanish Lyrics:
Buenos dias
Buenos dias
¿Como estas?
¿Como estas?
Muy bien, gracias
Muy bien, gracias
¿Y usted?
¿Y usted?
Credit: Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel
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English Lyrics:
Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Give a little clap, clap, clap
Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Put them in your lap, lap, lap
Creep them, crawl them,
creep them, crawl them
right up to your chin, chin, chin
Open wide your little mouth, but…
Do not put them in!
Credit: Jbrary YouTube Channel
Spanish Lyrics:
Abre, cierra
Abre, cierra
Da una palmadita, -ta
Abre, cierra
Abre, cierra
Mantenlas juntitas, -tas
Sube, sube, sube, sube
Hasta la barbilla, -lla
Abre la boquita pero…
¡No metas los dedos!
Credit: NCO Bilingual Storytime
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My two hands go clap, clap, clap
My two feet go tap, tap, tap
My two hands go thump, thump, thump
My two feet go jump, jump, jump
My one body turns around
and it quietly sits down.
Credit: Jbrary
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Written by Yuyi Morales and read with the permission of Roaring Book Press.
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English Lyrics:
The itsy bitsy spider
Went up the water spout.
Down came the rain
And washed the spider out.
Out came the sun
And dried up all the rain
And the itsy bitsy spider
Went up the spout again.
Spanish Lyrics:
La arana pequeñita
Subió, subió, subió.
Vino la lluvia
Y se la llevó.
Salió el sol
Y todo lo secó
Y la araña pequeñita
Subió, subió, subió.
Credit: Spanish Playground
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English Lyrics:
Slowly, slowly, very slowly
creeps the garden snail.
Slowly, slowly, very slowly
up the garden rail.
Quickly, quickly, very quickly
runs the little mouse.
Quickly, quickly very quickly
into his little house.
Credit: Jbrary
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Written by Jennifer Fox, illustrated by Micah Player, and read with the permission of Roaring Book Press.
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Pick up a craft kit at the library while supplies last from the Youth Services Department or the drive-up window.
Supplies needed at home:
Included in supply kit:
Instructions:
Credit: HappyThought.co.uk
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English Books:
Bilingual Books:
Books Available in English with Some Spanish Words:
Mango Languages App:
Did you know that we have an app available on our website that can help you and your child learn a new language? It’s called Mango, and you can sign up for free using your library card number. Check it out by clicking here!
English Lyrics:
Goodbye
So long
To you
My friend
Stay well
And fine
Til we meet
Again
Spanish Lyrics:
Adios
Adios
A ti
Mi amigo
Cuídate
Muy bien
Nos vemos
Otra vez
Credit: Burlington Specials
– Miss Haley, Youth Services Assistant
All aboard! This week’s story time is all about trains!!
We clap and sing hello.
We clap and sing hello.
With our friends at story time.
We clap and sing hello!
(Wave and sing hello; stomp and sing hello.)
The itsy bitsy spider,
Went up the water spout.
Down came the rain,
And washed the spider out.
Out came the sun,
And dried up all the rain.
And the itsy bitsy spider,
Went up the spout again.
Source: dltk-teach
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Written by Emma Garcia and published by Boxer Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing
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Five little steam engines, chugging down the track.
One hit a bump and he went smack.
Four little steam engines, chugging down the track.
One took a wrong turn and ran into a haystack.
Three little steam engines, chugging down the track.
One stopped to talk to a boy named Jack.
Two little steam engines, chugging down the track.
One got hungry and stopped for a snack.
One little steam engine, chugging down the track.
He got to the depot and was glad to be back.
Source: Stratford Library
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Written by Kathryn Dennis and published by A Feiwel and Friends Book, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC
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(Tune: This Old Man)
This little train, painted gray, takes us places far away.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home.
This little car, painted black, keeps us chugging down the track.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home
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This little car, painted white, keeps things cold both day and night.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home
This little car, painted green, it’s the fanciest car you’ve seen.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home.
This little car, painted blue, it has seats for me and you.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home
This caboose, it is red, it goes chugging off to bed.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
This old train goes chugging home.
Source: Mel’s Desk
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Written by Brianna Caplan Sayres, illustrated by Christian Slade, and published by Random House
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I’m a choo-choo train,
(bend arms at sides)
Chugging down the track.
(rotate arms in rhythm)
First I go forward,
(rotate arms forward)
Then I go back.
(rotate arms backward)
Now my bell is ringing,
(pretend to pull bell cord)
Hear my whistle blow.
(toot into closed fist)
What a lot of noise I make,
(place hands over ears)
Everywhere I go!
(stretch arms out at sides)
Source: Literary Librarian Kim
Pick up a craft kit from the Youth Services department or the drive-up window while supplies last!
Kit Supplies:
Home Supplies:
Directions:
If you want to decorate your engine, it’s easier to paint or color the pieces before you assemble.
Source: The Craft Train
We wave goodbye like this.
We wave goodbye like this.
We clap our hands for all our friends.
We wave goodbye like this.
(Repeat)
– Kris, Youth Services Specialist
When I realized that several of my favorite books were from Native American authors and illustrators, I started digging deeper to find more books like them. What I found was a treasure trove of incredible books! Pick one up if you are looking for a cute, fun book to share with your child. Introduce a Native language to your family, or explore your heritage with others who share your experiences. Dig into stories from different nations, or simply enjoy some heartfelt Own Voices books by Indigenous authors and illustrators.
Dual Language BooksBowwow Powwow (Bagosenjige-niimi’idim) by Brenda J. Child
Illustrated by Jonathan Thunder
English and Anishinaabemowin
My Heart Fills with Happiness (Ni Sâkaskineh Mîyawâten Niteh Ohcih) by Monique Gray Smith
Illustrated by Julie Flett
English and Plains Cree
Fox on the Ice (Maageesees maskwameek kaapit) by Tomson Highway
English and Cree
Books with Words from a Native DialectWild Berries (Pikaci-Minisa) by Julie Flett
English and Cree n-dialect or Swampy Cree
We Are Grateful (Otsaliheliga) by Traci Sorell
Illustrated by Frane Lessac
English and Cherokee with the Cherokee syllabary
Itse Selu: Cherokee Harvest Festival by Daniel Pennington
English and Cherokee
Dzání Yázhí Naazbaa’: Little Woman Warrior Who Came Home by Evangeline Parsons-Yazzie
English and Navajo (Ages 9-12)
Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis with Traci Sorrell
English and Chinuk Wawa (Ages 8-12)
First Laugh – Welcome, Baby! by Rose Ann Tahe and Nancy Bo Flood
Illustrated by Jonathan Nelson
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Illustrated by Michaela Goade
When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith
Illustrated by Nicle Neidhardt
The Good Luck Cat by Joy Harjo
Illustrated by Paul Lee
– Cassie, Youth Services Assistant
Today’s construction site story time is bustling with exciting books. Bulldozers, diggers, and so many other trucks to explore!
(using ASL, to the tune of Goodnight, Ladies)
Hello, friends! Hello, friends!
Hello, friends! It’s time to say hello!
Open them, shut them, open them, shut them.
Give a little clap, clap, clap!
Open them, shut them, open them, shut them.
Put them in your lap, lap, lap!
Creep them, creep them, slowly creep them,
Right up to your chin, chin, chin!
Open wide your little mouth,
But do not let them in!
I have ten little fingers, and they all belong to me. (point to self)
I can make them do things. Do you want to see? (point to eyes)
I can squeeze them up tight. I can open them up wide. (squeeze hands shut, then open them)
I can put them together. I can make them all hide. (clap, then hide hands behind back)
I can make them jump high. I can make them jump low. (wiggle fingers above head, then reach down)
I can fold them up quietly and hold them just so. (fold hands and place on lap)
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Book: Dalmatian in a Digger
Written by Rebecca Elliott and published by Picture Window Books.
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Two little blackbirds sitting on a hill, (hold pointer fingers in the air)
One named Jack, one named Jill. (fingers bow to each other)
Fly away Jack. Fly away Jill. (hide each finger behind your back)
Come back, Jack! Come back, Jill! (bring each finger to front)
Two little blackbirds sitting on a pole, (hold pointer fingers in the air)
One named Fast, one named Slow. (fingers bow to each other)
Fly away, Fast. Fly away, Slow. (hide fingers behind your back, quickly and slowly)
Come back, Fast! Come back, Slow! (bring fingers to front, quickly and slowly)
Two little blackbirds flying through the sky, (hold pointer fingers in the air)
One named Low, one named High. (fingers bow to each other, exaggerated low and high voice)
Fly away, Low. Fly away, High. (hide fingers behind your back, exaggerated low and high voice)
Come back, Low! Come back, High! (bring fingers to front, exaggerated low and high voice)
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Written by Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann, and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
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(using stuffed animals)
Pudding on a plate, pudding on a plate, (lean animal back and forth)
Wibble wobble wibble wobble, pudding on a plate.
Sausage in a pan, sausage in a pan, (turn animal to face left and right)
Turn the sausage turn the sausage, sausage in a pan.
Rice in a bowl, rice in a bowl, (bounce by alternating tip toes with left and right feet)
Tip toe tip toe, rice in a bowl.
Popcorn in a pot! Popcorn in a pot! (bounce animal up and down)
Pop pop pop pop, popcorn in a pot!
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Written by Kurt Cyrus and published by Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Company.
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Pick up a craft kit from the library and build your own truck using the shapes!
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(to the tune of Frere Jacques)
I am special, I am special, (point to self)
You can see, you can see. (point away from self)
Someone very special, someone very special, (hold hands out in questioning motion)
That is me, that is me. (point to self)
– Miss Alice, Youth Services Manager
Alice shares the first book of one of her all-time favorite book series – The Screaming Staircase! The Lockwood & Co. series is great for middle grade readers who love ghosts and supernatural stories, and FDL has The Screaming Staircase available in book, audiobook, eBook, and eAudiobook formats. (And keep an eye out for the upcoming TV series!)
Good morning and welcome to story time. I’m Miss Sharon, and today we’re going to read about noise! Think about some of the noises you hear everyday. Cars and trucks, a dog barking, or a bird chirping – maybe a baby sister or brother crying. Noise is everywhere!
The more we get together, together, together,
the more we get together, the happier we’ll be.
Cause your friends are my friends,
and my friends are your friends,
the more we get together the happier we’ll be!
Source: Supersimple A Place To Learn and Grow
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Written by Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Barry Gott, and read with the permission of Dutton Children’s Book.
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5 noisy robots in the toy shop,
Shiny and tall with antennae on the top.
Along came a girl with a penny one day.
Bought a noisy robot and took it away.
4 noisy robots in the toy shop,
Shiny and tall with antennae on the top.
Along came a girl with a penny one day.
Bought a noisy robot and took it away.
(continue with 3, 2, 1 noisy robots)
Source: Storytime Katie
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Written and illustrated by Sarah Massini and read with the permission of Henry Holt and Company.
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This is the way a monster goes, (stomp like a monster)
He has big feet, (lift and shake each foot)
And furry toes, (wiggle your toes)
He stamps a lot, (stamp feet)
His feet go bang, (clap hands loudly)
And when he smiles, (make a toothy smile)
He shows his fangs! (gnash your teeth!)
This is the way a monster goes, (stomp like a monster)
With goggly eyes and a (peek through circled fingers)
Very big nose! (gesture a big nose)
With spiky horns and (gesture big horns on head)
Big sharp claws, (hold fingers out like claws)
And terrible breath (waft hand under nose)
Whenever he ROARS! (roar loudly!)
Source: Lets Play Music
Quietly, quietly not a sound
I’m listening and I’m listening
As I look around
No sounds as I nod (nod)
No sounds as I clap (clap)
No sounds as I tap my hands on my lap (tap)
Loudly, loudly, stamp and clap (stamp and clap)
Loudly, loudly, stamp and clap (stamp and clap)
Loudly, loudly, stamp and clap (stamp and clap)
All that noise, well fancy that!
Credit: Preschool Storytime Outlines
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Written by Ron Rauss, illustrated by Rob Steppherson, and read with the permission of Simon & Schuster.
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Skinnamarinky dinky-dink (Put your left elbow in right hand, wave)
Skinnamarinky Doo (Right elbow in left hand, wave)
I (Point to eye)
Love (Cross your arms over your heart)
You! (Point to audience)
Skinnamarinky dinky-dink (Left elbow in right hand)
Skinnamarinky Doo (Right elbow in left hand, wave)
I (Point to your eye)
Love (Cross arms in front of heart)
You! (Point to audience)
I love you in the morning (Cross arms above your head)
And in the afternoon (Cross arms around your chest)
I love you in the evening (Cross around your tummy)
And underneath the moon! (Cross arms above head again)
Skinnamarinky dinky-dink (Left arm in right hand, wave)
Skinnamarinky doo (Right arm in left hand, wave)
I (Point to your eye)
Love (Cross arms in front of heart)
You (Point to audience)
Too (Show two fingers)
Boo boop we doo! (Wave and kiss!)
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Craft kits are available to pick up in the Youth Services department or the drive-up window while supplies last.
Kit supplies:
What you’ll need from home:
Directions:
Note: If you do not have a stapler, you can use tape.
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(Tune: Oh My Darling Clementine)
Thanks for sitting, thanks for listening,
Thanks for coming here today!
Now that story time is over
Hope you have a lovely day!
Source: Literary Hoots
Join Miss Alice next week for story time!
– Miss Sharon, Youth Services Specialist
Are you trying to cut down on your kid’s screen time, but don’t know how to help them find books they’ll like? You don’t have to stick to books that have the exact same characters they see on TV; there are tons of other choices they may love just as much! We’ve compiled a list of books here that have similar content or characters to some of today’s most popular shows. These fun stories are sure to capture your child’s attention and help them learn that books can be just as entertaining as their favorite cartoons. If you need even more recommendations, feel free to chat with us or use our FDL Match service.
For fans of SpongeBob SquarePants:
Is That Wise, Pig? by Jan Thomas
Dog Man by Dav Pilkey (also available on Axis 360 and Libby)
There’s a Fly Guy in My Soup by Tedd Arnold
For fans of The Loud House:
Amelia’s Are-We-There-Yet, Longest Ever Car Trip by Marissa Moss
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney (also available on hoopla, Axis 360, Libby, and Playaway)
Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary (also available on hoopla and Libby)
For fans of Craig of the Creek:
Lumberjanes series by Noelle Stevenson (also available on Libby, Axis 360, and hoopla)
Urban Legendz by Paul Downs and Nick Bruno (also available on hoopla)
Nightlights by Lorena Alvarez
For fans of Victor and Valentino:
Charlie Hernández series by Ryan Calejo (also available on Axis 360)
Sal and Gabi series by Carlos Hernandez (also available on Axis 360 and hoopla)
Red Panda & Moon Bear by Jarod Roselló (also available on hoopla)
For fans of The Owl House:
Beetle and the Hollowbones by Aliza Layne
Hex Vet: Witches in Training by Samantha Davies (also available on hoopla)
The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag (also available on Axis 360)
– Cindy, Youth Services Assistant
Hi, everyone! My name is Miss Haley, and I’m so happy you’re joining me today for bilingual story time at Fondulac District Library. Bilingual is a word that means more than one language, so this story time is bilingual since we’ll be singing songs and reading books in English and Spanish.
Tune: “Frère Jacques” or “Are You Sleeping?”
English Lyrics:
Good morning
Good morning
How are you?
How are you?
Very well, thank you
Very well thank you
And you?
And you?
Spanish Lyrics:
Buenos dias
Buenos dias
¿Como estas?
¿Como estas?
Muy bien, gracias
Muy bien, gracias
¿Y usted?
¿Y usted?
Credit: Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel
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English Lyrics:
Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Give a little clap, clap, clap
Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Put them in your lap, lap, lap
Creep them, crawl them,
creep them, crawl them
right up to your chin, chin, chin
Open wide your little mouth, but…
Do not put them in!
Credit: Jbrary YouTube Channel
Spanish Lyrics:
Abre, cierra
Abre, cierra
Da una palmadita, -ta
Abre, cierra
Abre, cierra
Mantenlas juntitas, -tas
Sube, sube, sube, sube
Hasta la barbilla, -lla
Abre la boquita pero…
¡No metas los dedos!
Credit: NCO Bilingual Storytime
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Written by Patty Rodriguez, Ariana Stein, and Citlali Reyes (illustrator), and read with the permission of Little Libros Books.
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My two hands go clap, clap, clap
My two feet go tap, tap, tap
My two hands go thump, thump, thump
My two feet go jump, jump, jump
My one body turns around
and it quietly sits down.
Credit: Jbrary
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Written by Susie Jaramillo and read with the permission of Encantos Media Studios.
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Oh, the carnival is great
And the carnival is grand
There are games and rides,
Cotton candy in your hand
Better get your ticket fast
‘Cause you don’t want to be late
This is what we do when we go through the gate
Ride the roller coaster up
Ride the roller coaster down
Ride the roller coaster up
Ride the roller coaster down
Ride the roller coaster up
Ride the roller coaster down
And we turn around
Credit: Jbrary
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Written by Chris Haughton, Salvador Figueirido (translator), and Luis Amavisca (translator), and read with the permission of Candlewick Press.
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Pick up a craft kit at the library while supplies last by visiting the Youth Services department or the drive-up window.
Supplies needed at home:
Supplies included in kit:
Instructions:
Credit: And Next Comes L
Bilingual Books:
Books Available in English and Spanish:
Books Available in English with Some Spanish Words:
Did you know that we have an app available on the library website that can help you and your child learn a new language? It’s called Mango, and you can sign up for free using your library card number. Check it out here!
English Lyrics:
Goodbye
So long
To you
My friend
Stay well
And fine
Til we meet
Again
Spanish Lyrics:
Adios
Adios
A ti
Mi amigo
Cuídate
Muy bien
Nos vemos
Otra vez
Credit: Burlington Specials
– Haley, Youth Services Assistant
Hi everyone! Gear up and join Miss Alice for some fun books that will get you excited to create! We’ll explore engineering, art, and perseverance in this STEAM-filled story time. Make sure to check out the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s fun activities for Engineering Week!
(using ASL, to the tune of Goodnight, Ladies)
Hello, friends! Hello, friends!
Hello, friends! It’s time to say hello!
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Open them, shut them, open them, shut them.
Give a little clap, clap, clap!
Open them, shut them, open them, shut them.
Put them in your lap, lap, lap!
Creep them, creep them, slowly creep them,
Right up to your chin, chin, chin!
Open wide your little mouth,
But do not let them in!
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I have ten little fingers, and they all belong to me. (point to self)
I can make them do things. Do you want to see? (point to eyes)
I can squeeze them up tight. I can open them up wide. (squeeze hands shut, then open them)
I can put them together. I can make them all hide. (clap, then hide hands behind back)
I can make them jump high. I can make them jump low. (wiggle fingers above head, then reach down)
I can fold them up quietly and hold them just so. (fold hands and place on lap)
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Written by Kim Smith and published by Clarion Books.
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I have a little turtle, his name is Tiny Tim. (hold hands like a turtle)
I put him in the bathtub, to see if he could swim. (make swimming motion with hands)
He drank up all the water. Glug, glug, glug! (act like you’re drinking from a cup)
He ate up all the soap. Mmm, mmm, mmm! (act like you’re shoving food in your mouth)
And now he’s home, sick in bed, with bubbles in his throat. (lay head down on hands)
Bubble, bubble, bubble,
Bubble, bubble, pop!
Bubble, bubble, bubble,
Bubble, bubble, pop!
Written by Gaia Cornwall and published by Candlewick Press.
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Song: One Little Red Fish
One little red fish swimming in the water, (hold up one finger, then put hands together to make fish)
Swimming in the water, swimming in the water.
One little red fish swimming in the water,
Bubble bubble bubble bubble pop! (swirl hands in the air upwards and clap above head)
Two little blue fish…
Three little yellow fish…
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Written by Diana Murray and published by Roaring Brook Press (Macmillan Publishers).
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Pick up a craft kit from the Youth Services Department or the drive-up window while supplies last.
Included:
Not included:
Instructions:
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(to the tune of Frere Jacques)
I am special, I am special, (point to self)
You can see, you can see. (point away from self)
Someone very special, someone very special, (hold hands out in questioning motion)
That is me, that is me. (point to self)
– Miss Alice, Youth Services Manager
