Pat-a-cake songs can be found throughout the western world. They help teach children to use their hands…
Tapent, tapent, petites mains
Tourne, tourne, joli moulin,
Nage, nage, gentil poisson
Vole, vole papillon
Clap, clap, little hands,
Turn, turn, pretty mill,
Swim, swim, nice fish,
Fly, fly, butterfly!
We’d love for you to share a Pat-a-cake song from your country in the comments below or by emailing me.
Cheers!
Mama Lisa
PS I’m curious if there are Pat-a-cake Songs in Asia and Africa.
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January 15th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
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