Pet Names
We call the cat a kitty.
We call the dog a mutt.
We call the pig a piggy.
We call the donkey -- what?!
We call the vulture buzzard,
The pill bug, roly-poly.
We call the rabbit bunny,
As we pet it very slowly.
The animals and insects
Must think we are insane.
They’d like to give us all pet names--
But they are more humane!
© Charles Ghigna (Abrams Books for Young Readers)
9 comments:
Charles, what a fun read-a-loud! Rhythm, repetition and words that feel good on your tongue make this poem one children must really love. Thanks for this preview of poems in Animal Tracks.
As Joyce said, this is great for kids to read aloud - they'll have fun with it.
A wonderful rhyme to say out loud - I love the rhythm and sense of humor.
Very nice!
Very cute! I bet your book is a delight, Charles!
Fun poem! Kids will get a 'kick' out of the nickname for the donkey. Thanks for sharing. =)
So cute! And I just read Chuckling Ducklings today, about what baby animals are called. Fun to pair these together!
Thanks for all the great comments!
Oh, oh, oh---this rocks! I think YOUR poem and blog will be mentioned on mine.......ASAP!
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