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:

  1. Joyce RayMarch 28, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    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.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    As Joyce said, this is great for kids to read aloud - they'll have fun with it.

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  3. Tara @ A Teaching LifeMarch 29, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    A wonderful rhyme to say out loud - I love the rhythm and sense of humor.

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  4. RuthMarch 29, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Very nice!

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  5. catherinemjohnson.comMarch 29, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Very cute! I bet your book is a delight, Charles!

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  6. Bridget MageeMarch 29, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Fun poem! Kids will get a 'kick' out of the nickname for the donkey. Thanks for sharing. =)

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  7. laurasalasMarch 29, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    So cute! And I just read Chuckling Ducklings today, about what baby animals are called. Fun to pair these together!

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  8. Charles GhignaMarch 29, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Thanks for all the great comments!

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  9. Shining MomentsMarch 29, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Oh, oh, oh---this rocks! I think YOUR poem and blog will be mentioned on mine.......ASAP!

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