Our jungle friends

Timothy Tiger leapt out of bed
Pulled on his trousers
And scratched his striped head.
Eggs for breakfast today, I think
So he cooked them,
Ate them and had tea to drink.

Off through the jungle full of trees and fresh air
He met up with Benny the Great Brown Bear.
" Hi there Benny, how's you today ? "
" Fine, thanks Timmy, 'cos I'm going away,
going away on my holiday "
" Have a good time " said Timmy Tiger
" Send me a card and some rock for my larder "

He walked a bit further and came across
A huge white bird called an Albatross.
The albatross who looked very sad
Told Timmy Tiger he was feeling bad.

Just then, Maurice the Monkey came swinging by
Clutching at the branches in the trees so high.
Said he " Why look so sad Mr Albatross "
" I'm not unhappy but I am very cross
I'm cross 'cos the winds have blown me off course
And I'm here in the jungle and I'm lost "

" Don't worry " said Timmy and Maurice Monkey
" We'll show you where you should be "
So they took him and put him on the right route
And off he flew in search of a boat
That would take him back to his home.

King Lion saw what was going on
And when Mr Albatross was gone
Came out from behind a tree and said
" Has anyone got a slice of bread? "
" A slice of bread, whatever for ? "
" I've got a thorn stuck in my paw
And if I mix the bread with rain
The paste it makes, takes away the pain "

Timothy Tiger had a good idea
And called for Arthur, the roebuck Deer.
Now Arthur had a pointed horn and before King knew it
Had taken the thorn
Right out of the mighty Lion's paw.
" You'll not be needing bread anymore "
Said Maurice and Timmy and Arthur.

Sammy the Snake joined them and hissed
" Mind if I slither alongside you lot
I feel a bit lonely and a little bit hot "
Now Sammy the Snake was an Adder
With a very poisonous bite
But to all his friends who knew him
He was gentle, kind and quiet.

Ethel the Elephant came along that way
Announcing today was her 5th birthday.
" All the animals living around
Are invited to a party at the Elephant pound "

What an finish to the day
All the animals made their way
To the Elephant pound.
They took cards and presents for the birthday girl
And before long were eating their fill
Of all the goodies laid around.
And they danced with each other
'Til the sun went down.
Then they took their leave from the Elephant pound
And walked slowly home on familiar ground,
Each of them going down a different road
Each of them off to their own abode.

They are tired now
They've come a long day
So we'll say goodnight
'Til another day.