Category Archives: Poems

this old man song

This Old Man Song

This Old Man Song is a traditional nursery rhyme and was first published in the year 1906. It is considered to be one of the oldest songs which help the children in understanding the counting. This nursery rhyme has first appeared in the England in the

where is thumbkin

Where Is Thumbkin ?

Where Is Thumbkin is a traditional fingerplay song for children.This song has first appeared in the Barney In Concert.The song uses the same music as Frere Jacques (in French). Frere Jacques is one of the most popular lullabies which is also known as Brother John (in English). This

ten little indians poem

Ten Little Indians Poem

Ten Little Indians Poem is a counting rhyme for children. This song was published in the year 1868. The music of this song has been taken from an Irish folk song. The word ‘Indian’ refers to the Native Americans. The writer of thing song is

miss polly had a dolly

Miss Polly Had A Dolly

Miss Polly Had A Dolly is one of the old nursery rhymes about Miss Polly who had a sick doll. This song is being sung by the mothers when their children are ill. The origins and author of this rhyme are still unknown. This song

miss mary mack

Miss Mary Mack Song

Miss Mary Mack is also popularly known as Mary Mack. It is a clapping game played by all the children especially in English speaking countries. It is a popular nursery rhyme and a game in various parts of the United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

polly put the kettle on

Polly Put The Kettle On

The poem Polly Put The Kettle On is a popular English language nursery rhyme. This poem’s first publication can be traced as far back as the late 1700s. Although the true origins of the poem have not been found yet, there have been theories. Many believe

The Farmer In The Dell

The Farmer In The Dell is one of the very funny and most popular nursery rhymes of all time. It is almost 200 years old. This song also refers to a singing game. The origin of this poem is Germany and in no time, it

five little monkeys jumping on the bed

Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed

Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed is one of the popular nursery rhymes and fingerplay. The children sing it along with the gestures that mimic the words of the poem. With each verse, there is a countdown from five to zero. This rhyme helps

the owl and the pussycat

The Owl And The Pussycat

The Owl And The Pussycat is one of the great poems for children. It is also known as the nonsense poem which is written by Edward Lear. It was first published in the year 1871 in the book called Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany, and Alphabets. Lear dedicated this poem

three little pigs song

Three Little Pigs Song

Three Little Pigs Song is a very popular Disney’s song. The song made its debut through the short Disney film, The Three Little Pigs. It is composed by Frank Churchill and Ann Ronell. In the same year, two more versions were recorded by Henry Hall and Victor

inspiring poems

The Brave Little Kite

This one of the popular inspiring poems, The Brave Little Kite or How the Little Kite Learnt How To Fly. It has been written by Katharine Pyle, who was an American poet, artist and children’s writer. Have you ever seen a kite soar through the sky,

hush little baby song

Hush Little Baby Song

Hush Little Baby Song is a traditional lullaby. It is believed that this lullaby has its origins from the Southern United States. As folktales and folksongs go, the actual name of the author and the date of its creation are unknown. This lullaby has been edited

the road not taken summary

The Road Not Taken Summary

This is The Road Not Taken Summary written by Robert Frost. Even after hundred years, it’s publishing, this poem still continues to captivate many hearts and remains one of the most popular poems of all times. We all have dilemmas, on a daily basis at

ring around the rosie

Ring Around the Rosie

Ring around the Rosie is sung as a game for children. They form a ring around a person, who stands in the middle and sings the rhyme. Then, in the end, they stop or courtesy and whoever is the last person to do is, is

mary had a little lamb lyrics

Mary Had A Little Lamb Lyrics

“Mary Had A Little Lamb” is one of the oldest yet popular nursery rhyme for children. It was first published in the 19th century in American origin. The original poem was written by Sarah Josepha Hale on May 24, 1830. It is exciting to know that

baby mine

Baby Mine

Baby Mine is one of the oldest lullabies and it was originated by Disney animated film which is named as Dumbo. This is one of the widely known lullabies in the American film. The song is composed by Frank Churchill and was listed American Film Institute’s

ding dong bell nursery rhyme

Ding Dong Bell Nursery Rhyme

Ding Dong Bell Nursery Rhyme is a traditional nursery rhyme in the English language. The earliest versions of this poem can be traced as far back as the late 15th century. However, it was completely different from the modern version. The earliest print of the

baby finger song

One Little Finger

Baby finger song was most probably devised to teach the little children about their body parts. “One Little Finger” goes through various parts along with catchy lines. The origins of the poem are uncertain. This is an action poem, where the children are acting out the actions

kids songs

I’m A Little Teapot Kids Songs

I’m A Little Teapot song is one of the best American kids songs all around the world. This nursery rhyme depicts the heating and pouring of a teapot or a whistling tea kettle which has a spout. The song was originally written by George Harold Sanders and

rain rain go away poem

Rain Rain Go Away Poem

Rain Rain Go Away Poem is one of the popular nursery rhymes for kids. It is believed that this rhyme was published in the seventeenth century or earlier. In the year 1901, the song was illustrated in the Mother Goose by William Wallace Denslow. Later, in the month of