Barnaby Hums

Barnaby Hums

Author
authorBuilders Edu

A sweet, rhythmic story about Barnaby, whose gentle humming initially disturbs his friends Rose and Tulip, but ultimately lulls them to sleep. Perfect for very young children.

age0 - 3 years old
emotional intelligence
Story Details

Barnaby hums. Bum, bum, bum.

Rose nap. Stop, stop, stop!

Barnaby hums. Bum, bum, bum.

Rose pops up! "No, no, no!"

He hops near. Hum, hum, hum.

Tulip wakes. "No, no, no!"

He pops back. Hum, hum, hum.

Tulip shakes. "Go, go, go!"

Barnaby sighs. Sad, sad, sad.

He hums low. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

Rose nods. Sleep, sleep, sleep.

He hums slow. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

Tulip sleeps deep. Hush, hush, hush.

Barnaby smiles. Yes, yes, yes!

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