Walnut Counting Rhyme

grey squirrel

Up and down the walnut tree,

The squirrels run,

Just for fun,

Collecting nuts for free.

1, 2, 3.

The 4th they drop for me.

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From branch to walnut branch,

The squirrels jump,

Without a bump,

Collecting nuts for free.

5, 6, 7.

The eighth they drop for me.

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Round and round for walnuts bound,

The squirrels dance,

They skip and prance,

Collecting nuts for free.

9, 10, 11.

The 12th they drop for me.

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Squirrels full of energy,

Go from tree to walnut tree,

Collecting nuts for free,

And dropping them for me.

When they have 30

How many will there be for me?

grey squirrel

Did you know that squirrels communicate with each other through various vocalisations and scent marking. They also use their tails as a signalling device, twitching it when uneasy to alert other squirrels of potential danger.  I have seen this and it’s fascinating to watch.

For more interesting facts about squirrels pop over here

12 responses to “Walnut Counting Rhyme”

  1. Glittermoon Avatar

    This was so fun. And I noticed for the first time, your Elephant Sanctuary picture on the sidebar. I love, love, love that place, too! Wish I could hug the ele’s. Cackie

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    1. Violet's Veg*n e-comics Avatar

      Thank you 🙂 Me too re the elephants – so gorgeous.

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  2. Adrian B Avatar

    Beautiful. Very exciting squirrel and you have 10 nuts for free.

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    1. Violet's Veg*n e-comics Avatar

      Well done Adrian! You are the first person to get the answer 🙂

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  3. Sreejith Nair Avatar

    Nice image… perfectly focused 🙂

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    1. Violet's Veg*n e-comics Avatar

      Yes it is but I can’t take credit for it – I borrowed it from the website it links to. Click the pic to find the photographer 🙂

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  4. milukiriu2012 Avatar

    educational poem. kids can learn rhyme and math.

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    1. Violet's Veg*n e-comics Avatar

      I hope so, thank you 🙂

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  5. 3theperfectnumber Avatar
    3theperfectnumber

    SUPER..LOVE THESE PAGES…I will have to teach these rhymes to my grandson.. Delightful indeed.

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    1. Violet's Veg*n e-comics Avatar

      Brilliant! Thank you 🙂

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