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Down by the Bay
Down by the bay where the calm waves play, Funny little animals visit every day. A goose wears boots and a whale wears a hat, Would you ever see something silly like that?
INSIDE THIS BOOK
10 reading pagesStories and rhymes
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Apples and Bananas
Apples and bananas, yellow, red, and green, The brightest little picnic that I've ever seen. Slice them for the table, share them all around, Crunchy, sweet, and tasty—our favorite fruit is found.
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The Ants Go Marching
The ants go marching one by one, hooray! They shelter from the raindrops on their way. They march beneath the leaves in a tidy little line, Then hurry to their cozy hill before the sun can shine.
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A Sailor Went to Sea
A sailor went to sea, sea, sea, To see what she could see, see, see. She saw a whale and a dancing ray, Then sailed her little boat back home across the bay.
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Miss Polly Had a Dolly
Miss Polly had a dolly who needed rest one day. She tucked her beneath a blanket and put her toys away. The friendly doctor visited and said, She'll be all right. So Polly read a story and kissed her doll goodnight.
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Old King Cole
Old King Cole was a merry old soul, And a merry old soul was he. He called for his musicians three, And they played a joyful melody.
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Little Peter Rabbit
Little Peter Rabbit had a garden to explore. He hopped beside the carrots and peeped behind the door. He twitched his nose at butterflies and waved to every bee, Then hurried home for supper beneath the willow tree.
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Do You Know the Muffin Man?
Do you know the muffin man who walks along the lane? He brings warm little muffins when morning comes again. Yes, we know the muffin man; we wave when he comes through, With baskets full of breakfast treats for all of us and you.
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Brush, Brush, Brush Your Teeth
Brush, brush, brush your teeth, morning and at night. Round and round and up and down, make them clean and bright. Spit, then rinse, and smile so wide; the little job is done. Healthy teeth are ready for another day of fun.
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Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands
Wash, wash, wash your hands with water and with soap. Rub the fronts and rub the backs and every little slope. Rinse away the bubbles, then dry them carefully. Clean hands are ready for a snack or story time with me.