POETRY Written by by Clifton Clifton Bingham Bingham •• Illustrated Illustrated by by G.H G.H Thompson Thompson Written www.readinga-z.com Christmas in Animal Land A Reading A–Z Poetry Book • Word Count: 256 Visit www.readinga-z.com for thousands of books and materials Christmas in Animal Land A ReadingA–Z Poetry Book © 2003 Learning Page, Inc Written by Clifton Bingham Illustrated by G.H Thompson ReadingA–ZTM © Learning Page, Inc All rights reserved Learning Page 1630 E River Road #121 Tucson, AZ 85718 www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com Written by Clifton Bingham Illustrated by G.H Thompson Christmas in Animal Land The second night was not so bad Some practice in the day they’d had Still, Lion’s thanks were somewhat gruff In fact, he said he’d had enough The third night came—he cried “Bravo!” Gave them cocoa and let them go So by the time it’s Christmas night, The carolers might sing all right Made Lion growl, “Oh, go away!” The noise when they began to play They made the moonlit air resound The first night the carolers came around The Carolers Hooray! Sing hooray! For school is over Books and lessons are now past Pens and papers go on the shelf Vacation day is here at last The Christmas Tree The tree is brought inside the house, And all the girls and boys Come in from far and near to see It filled with lovely toys They then go home and lie awake Enchanted by the sight, To count how many days must pass Before it’s Christmas night! The holidays begin today! quite forgotten For a time, they’re They as well are put away of words and numbers? Who thinks now The Sleigh Ride “Who’s for a sleigh ride across the snow, Setting your fingers and face aglow? Flying along through the frosty air I’ll drive the sled!” cried Polar Bear “Faster, Daddy,” the youngsters cried “Faster, faster! You could if you tried We’re polar bears, you can’t forget Let’s see how near the Pole we get!” 10 The Christmas Party Of course, the youngsters shared the fun They made more noise than anyone And if they had too much good cheer, It’s only Christmas once a year 12 11 .. .Christmas in Animal Land A ReadingA–Z Poetry Book © 2003 Learning Page, Inc Written by Clifton Bingham Illustrated by G.H Thompson ReadingA–ZTM © Learning Page, Inc All rights reserved Learning... AZ 85718 www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com Written by Clifton Bingham Illustrated by G.H Thompson Christmas in Animal Land The second night was not so bad Some practice in the day they’d... Carolers Hooray! Sing hooray! For school is over Books and lessons are now past Pens and papers go on the shelf Vacation day is here at last The Christmas Tree The tree is brought inside the house,