How Many?

Sudeshna Shome Ghosh

2 snails hear a croak,

1 snail tells them a joke.
How many snails can you see?

1 + 2 = 3 snails

2 fish in the pool,
3 more fish make
it a school.
How many fish?

2 + 3 = 5 fish

3 pigs playing in the sun,
4 pigs join the fun!
How many pigs can you see?

3 + 4 = 7 pigs

4 butterflies flit and fly,
5 butterflies wave bye-bye.
How many butterflies can you see?

4 + 5 = 9 butterflies

5 worms slip and slide,
How many worms can you see?
5 more worms join the ride.

5 + 5 = 10 worms

10 ants all in a row,
Look, here come 2 more.
How many ants can you see?

10 + 2 = 12 ants

How many creatures can you count?
Snail + Fish + Butterfly + Pig + Ant + Worm

1
+1
+1
+1
+1
+1
=6