Chubby Snowman

Scene: dinner time; bright kitchen on a chilly January night; Emma, Mommy and Daddy sitting around the dinner table; everyone is eating and it is quiet....

Emma: A chubby little snowman had a carrot nose. Along came a bunny and what do you suppose? That hungry little bunny was looking for some munch. He ate that little snowman's nose- nibble, nibble, crunch!

(Mommy and Daddy are speechless for a moment with smiles on their faces.) Then...

Mommy and Daddy: Emma, that was wonderful! Did you learn that at preschool? What a lovely recitation! (Clapping and laughter fill the kitchen)
Emma (looking shy): yes!

(more accolades and exclamations of praise)

Emma: A chubby little snowman had a carrot nose. Say it with me!

Everyone: A chubby little snowman had a carrot nose. Along came a bunny and what do you suppose? That hungry little bunny was looking for some munch. He ate that little snowman's nose-nibble, nibble, crunch! (repeat 2-3 times)

End scene

Notes: After hearing constantly for the last few weeks that Emma does not want to tell us about preschool it was pretty amazing to hear this recitation for the first time in perfect form! It was a bright spot of the week!