Read together
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.
Talk about it
Reflection
- Can you name all the animals mentioned in the poem?
- Which animal do you think is the king of all?
- What is special about a giraffe's height?
- Do you think all the animals in the story are friends?
- Which animal would you like to be and why?
- Can you describe the tiger's stripes?
- What is unique about a parrot's appearance?
- What do you think a polar bear might do in the snow?
- How would you describe a snake's movement?
- Why do you think the animals in the story are special and unique?