2. Агния Барто (1906-1981)

3. Little Tanya’s sadly sobbing, On the waves her ball is bobbing. Please, don’t cry and wipe your tear, Rubber balls don’t drown, my dear.

4. How I love my little horse! I shall brush it well, of course, I shall comb its tail and mane, And go riding out again.

5. With my goat, so small and funny, I go walking every day. In our garden, green and sunny, I and Billy love to play. Should my little Billy stray, I shall find him right away.

6. On the floor lies tiny Teddy Half a paw is gone already. He is tattered, torn, and lame. Yet I love him just the same.

7. Time for bed! The Calf’s asleep, In his basket, snug and deep. Teddy’s sleeping in his cot, But the elephant is not. He nods his head and looks askant At the Lady Elephant.

8. We shall build a plane and soar Over woodland, sea and shore, Over woodland, sea and shore, And fly back to Mum once more.

9. Spring is here! Spring is here! Winter is gone and two flowers appear. Three little robins begin to sing. Four bicycle bells begin to ring. Five children come out and jump the rope. Spring is here now! I hope, I hope!

10. The trees of the forest, The flowers on the lea, The birds on the branches The fish of the sea. The rocks and the mountains, The rivers that flow, The rain and the sunshine, The ice and the snow, The corn –fields all yellow, The sky of deep blue: The sweetness and beauty Of life are for you.

11. I said to crocodile: "Will you play with me?" "Oh, no," - said Crocodile. "oh, no," - said he. Here is my tooth-brush And here is my cup so new. I must brush my teeth. I cannot play with you.

12. Little grey mouse, Where is your house? - I can show you my flat If you don't tell the cat. My flat has no door I live under the floor I come out in the night And go back when it's light