Counting on Spring

By Judy Schubert

One daffodil sways in a gentle breeze

And nods hello to the leafy green trees.

Two puppies chase their tails around

Till they fall down, dizzy, right on the ground.

Three puffy white clouds go sailing by,

Floating high in a blue, blue sky.

Four puddles look so warm and muddy

I just have to share them with a buddy.

Five trees climb high above the eaves,

And I can play hide-and-seek through their leaves.

Six yellow ducks say, “Quack, quack, quack.”

I watch them march, and say, “Quack,” right back!

Seven plump robins hop quickly along.

I hear their cheery, chirping song.

Eight dapper dandelions, kings of weeds,

Nod and scatter their clouds of seeds.

Nine drops of rain so gently fall

To help the grass and flowers grow tall.

Ten tulips make me dance and sing

For—it’s no secret—it’s finally SPRING!

Illustrated by Susan Curtis