Ball, bus, dog, alligator, elbow, elephant, duck, apple,
Together they make a silly kind of grapple.

Ball bounces, bus rides, dog barks, alligator snaps,
Elbow bends, elephant trumpets, duck quacks and apple crunches.

All of these friends love to play and have fun,
They run and they skip and they dance in the sun.

Ball is round and red, perfect for a game,
Bus takes us places, never the same.

Dog is our pal, with a wag of his tail,
Alligator's so cool, with big teeth and a big smile.

Elbow helps us reach, for things up so high,
Elephant's trunk is strong, and it never runs dry.

Duck loves to swim, in the pond or the lake,
And apple is sweet, a healthy treat to take.

So let's have some fun, with ball, bus, dog, alligator, elbow, elephant, duck and apple,
Together we'll laugh and giggle, and enjoy every day in full.

Reflections

1. Who are the main characters in the story?
2. What do the ball, bus, and alligator do?
3. What is special about the elephant's trunk?
4. Why is the apple a healthy treat?
5. Can you name one other animal that likes to swim like the duck?
6. What do you think the dog might say if it could talk?
7. What would you like to do with your friends on a sunny day?
8. How does the elbow help us in our daily life?