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Criss-Cross Applesauce

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Criss-Cross Applesauce

Criss-cross applesauce
Spiders crawling up your back,
Cool Breeze,
Tight squeeze
Now you've got the shiverees!

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Notes

Some people call this rhyme, "Squish Squash Applesauce" instead of "Criss-Cross Applesauce".

Game Instructions

1. Make an "x" on the child's back.
2. Walk your fingers up the kid's back.
3. Blow on the child's neck.
4. Hug the child.
5. Tickle the kid's back!

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