Silly Animal Rhymes, Part 1

originals, loosely inspired by the art of Gábor Devecsery

by Joe Váradi

Mama bear

Mama bear yells at her cublet: “Wipe that lipstick off your snout! You’re too young to catch a husband, go instead and catch some trout!”

Beaver and Otter

“You can be a swimming champ too,” says the otter to the beaver, “Keep up with those practice laps and soon you’ll be a true believer!”

Owl and Rabbit

Wise old owl calls to the rabbit, “Time for you to quit fooling ‘round, I see falcons looping above, save your hide and head underground!”

Pair of Foxes

Pair of foxes in the hen house, on the prowl for spring chickens — All they find’s a scrawny rooster — this lot sho’ is slim pickings.

to be continued …

For more rhymes inspired by the animal kingdom, see also