The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Count Along!

1 fluffy bunny sitting all alone
2 little puppies chasing a bone
3 tiny terrapins going for a swim
4 dressed up teddy bears looking very prim
5 naughty newts splashing in a puddle
6 wiggly worms getting in a muddle
7 wise owls keeping very warm
8 buzzing bees flying in a swarm
9 children running in the playground
10 lost ladybirds waiting to be found.

About the Writer


Fiona Halliday

Fiona has enjoyed and written poetry all her life. She has fond memories of family members sharing poems with her from a very early age. Fiona has taught in primary schools, across the age range, for the last twenty years and specialises in literacy. She loves language, learning and laughter. She also likes alliteration! When she isn’t teaching, reading or writing, Fiona enjoys playing the flute, spending time with her family and drinking copious amounts of tea!