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Tommy Thumb

Song type: Actions, Calm, Finger play
Language: English
Age group: 0-2, 3-5
Audience: Baby, Children, Pre-school, Toddler
Topics: Bookbug

How to use this song with babies

Show baby your fingers as they’re introduced during the song. Try using different voices and expressions

How to use this song with toddlers

Bunch your fingers into a fist then show your fingers as they are introduced throughout the song (Tommy Thumb, show your thumb, etc). At the end of the song, bring out both hands and waggle fingers when singing ‘Fingers all…’

How to use this song with 3 to 5-year olds

Children can hide their hands underneath a blanket, pillow case or some Lycra. As each finger is introduced, have children raise their hand so they can see the shape, or bring it out from under

Tommy Thumb lyrics

Tommy Thumb, Tommy Thumb

Where are you?

Here I am, Here I am

How do you do?

Peter Pointer, Peter Pointer

Where are you?

Here I am,

Here I am

How do you do?

Johnny Tall, Johnny Tall,

Where are you?

Here I am, Here I am

How do you do?

Ruby Ring, Ruby Ring,

Where are you?

Here I am, Here I am

How do you do?

Pearly Pinkie, Pearly Pinkie

Where are you?

Here I am, Here I am

How do you do?

Fingers all, Fingers all,

Where are you?

Here we are, here we are

How do you do?