An elephant goes like this and that.
She's terribly big,
And terribly fat.
She has no fingers,
She has no toes,
But goodness gracious,
what a nose!
Babies and young children are fascinated by animals, and very large animals can be the most interesting of all. This simple, humorous rhyme will appeal to children and adults alike.
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Babies are likely to be amused if their carer or key worker makes simple movements linked to the rhyme:
An elephant goes like this and that (sway your head from side to side)
She's terribly big (hold hands up high)
And terribly fat (hold hands out wide)
She has no fingers (tickle baby's fingers)
She has no toes (tickle baby's toes)
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