Monkeys swing from tree to tree,
So little, and so full of glee.
With a parrot on their side,
They take a ride and glide.

A tiger roars with a mighty might,
His stripes so bright and shining bright.
A polar bear in the arctic snow,
Is a sight to see, don't you know?

Snakes slither with a hiss,
But don't worry, they won't give a miss.
Zebras run so fast and free,
With stripes as black as can be.

The king of all, the lion bold,
With a roar that shakes the earth, I'm told.
An elephant, so strong and grand,
With a trunk that swings from hand to hand.

Some animals are short, some tall,
Like a giraffe, who stands so tall.
Each one is special, each one unique,
Together they make the world complete.

Reflections

1. Can you name all the animals mentioned in the poem?
2. Which animal do you think is the king of all?
3. What is special about a giraffe's height?
4. Do you think all the animals in the story are friends?
5. Which animal would you like to be and why?
6. Can you describe the tiger's stripes?
7. What is unique about a parrot's appearance?
8. What do you think a polar bear might do in the snow?
9. How would you describe a snake's movement?
10. Why do you think the animals in the story are special and unique?