Roger's Rhymes

S2 Ep8: Tracey the Tricerotops

🦕 Meet Tracey the Triceratops – A Tale of Friendship, Fun, and Prehistoric Play! 🦕 Step back in time to the lush, leafy world of Triceratops Town, where young Tracey and her best friend Mandy love to explore, play games, and search for jungle fruit. Tracey may have three horns and scales on her back, but she’s just like any child: curious, kind, and always up for a little adventure. When the duo stumbles upon a frightened young Tyrannosaurus named Theodore, they don’t run away and hide. They stick around and get to know him. With gentle kindness and a bit of dinosaur know-how, Tracey and Mandy show that even the unlikeliest of creatures can become the best of friends. This delightful rhyming story is full of energy, imagination, and heart. Perfect for children who love dinosaurs and stories about friendship, Tracey the Triceratops is a gentle reminder that helping others and playing together go hand in hand - even when you have very different feet. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform, and bring the world of Roger’s Rhymes to life with your little ones! Tracey the Tricerotops I'm a triceratops.  That's a big word to say.  We've been roaming the earth  since prehistoric days.  I'm only young though.  Next week I'll be three.  I love to play like you.  There's no need to be afraid of me.  I have three horns on my head  And scales along my back.  I walk on four legs.  Can you walk like that?  My name is Tracey.  I'm an only child.  I have lots of friends.  We'd love to play outside.  My best friend is Mandy.  She lives in the cave next door.  Mandy is older than me.  She will soon be four.  We live in Triceratops Town.  High up on a hill  In the middle of an island  Where dinosaurs still live.  Our island is covered in jungle.  The trees reach up to the sky.  We must be very careful.  Big dinosaurs could walk by.  You love to play and have lots of fun.  We're just the same.  Searching for fruit  Is our favorite game.  Looking for coconuts and melons  Lying on the ground.  Then bring them home to mummy  And show her what we found.  Early one morning.  As we crept along on our toes.  All of a sudden  Mandy froze.  “What's wrong?” I whispered.  “Stay quiet," she said.  “I don't know what it is,  But there's something up ahead”.  We looked through the long grass.  And to our surprise,  There was a young Tyrannosaurus  Lying on its side.  He was crying and called out:  “Don't hurt me. I'm only small”.  “It's all right," Mandy said.  “We won't hurt you at all”.  “What happened to you?  Let me see”.  “I tripped over a branch,  Fell over and cut my knee”.  “There's no need to cry.  I'll find some magic leaves.  Wrap them around your leg.  The pain will go away. You'll see”.  “Thank you for helping me.  My knee is much better.  It’s not sore anymore.  You're very clever”.  “You haven't told us your name?”  “I'm Theodore.  Mummy said she thought it was a lovely name  For a young dinosaur.” “Now that you're feeling better.  Would you like to play with us?  Let's go down to the stream  And jump in the mud.” We run down and throw ourselves in.  Covered in lovely sticky mud.  Jumping, splashing and roaring around.  Theodore has never had so much fun.  If our mummy saw us now,  They would be very cross.  Let’s run into the water And wash it all off.  We've had a great time today  Playing with our new friend.  We'll meet up here tomorrow  And do it all again.  We may look different.  Two young Triceratops and a baby Tyrannosaurus.  But that's no reason why we can't help each other  And all be friends.

S2 Ep7: My Best Friend

🎙️ New from Roger’s Rhymes: My Best Friend 🧸 Who’s your best friend? For the little one in this gentle, funny, and heartwarming poem, it’s not a superhero or a schoolmate… it’s a teddy bear with one eye, no teeth, and lots of love. My Best Friend by Roger Hickson captures the magical bond between a child and their favourite toy. With a rhythm perfect for bedtime or car rides, this poem will have kids giggling and grown-ups smiling. From bath-time blunders to sweet visits to Nana, and playful afternoons with friends next door, My Best Friend celebrates the everyday adventures of childhood, and the quiet heroes who sit beside us through it all. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your stories.  📚 And don’t forget you can read along at rogers-rhymes.com [https://www.rogers-rhymes.com] My Best Friend By Roger Hickson Everyone has a best friend.  Mine is my teddy bear.  He's nearly as big as me,  But I have longer hair.  Although he only has one eye,  I know that he can see.  I look after him  And he looks after me.  Mummy thinks I'm still a baby.  I'm not a baby at all now.  The last time daddy measured me,  I was a meter tall.  Some days I'm not hungry.  I don't really want to eat.  Mummy gives my food to Teddy.  But I know Teddy has no teeth.  I turn and smile at Teddy,  And Teddy smiles at me.  He's not going to eat my food.  He'll leave it all for me.  On sunny days I love to  Play out on the grass.  Till mummy calls out to me.  “You'll have to have a bath!” I climb upstairs for Teddy.  He's lying on my bed.  Mummy says “you can't bath him!”  So it's a plastic duck instead.  When we go out for a drive  Mummy puts me in the car.  If Teddy is ever left behind,  I know we won't go far.  We go to see my Nana,  Who lives somewhere by the sea.  I look at all the trees and cows  And then I fall asleep.  Nana is very good to me.  She gives me sweets to chew.  Then laughs when I smile and say  “Some for Teddy too?” My other friend is Tommy,  The boy who lives next door.  Tommy is only three years old,  While I'm nearly four.  Tommy has a teddy.  His name is Teddy Boo.  I wonder why he calls him that.  I think it's funny too.  Mummy often says,  “Look what I've got here! A little boy and girl  With Teddy Boo and Teddy Bear!”  When we play outside,  We're as happy as can be.  As teddies don't wear shoes,  They stay inside and watch TV.  Mummy loves to dance and sing To music turned up loud.  Then lifts me and Teddy up And swings us round and round.  I know Teddy is tired.  He's lying next to me.  Daddy reads a story  And then we fall asleep.

S2 Ep6: The Dinosaurs' Big Day Out

The Dinosaurs’ Big Day Out is a playful, heartwarming poem that takes you deep into the world of Eleanor; a young, friendly dinosaur with a big imagination and an even bigger heart. Through her eyes, we experience the excitement of a special day filled with games, races, music, and a few unexpected tumbles. This delightful story-in-verse reminds us that not all dinosaurs are scary, and not every race needs a trophy to be a win. With a touch of humour, a dash of chaos, and plenty of dino-sized fun, it’s perfect for young readers and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Whether you're here for a bedtime story or looking for something cheerful to share in the classroom, this dinosaur adventure promises smiles, giggles, and a gentle message about resilience, fun, and family. Let the stomping begin! The Dinosaurs Big Day Out Do you remember Flor,  The young dinosaur?  Well, I'm his younger sister.  My name is Eleanor.  We come from a family of nice dinosaurs.  Although two of our uncles are very angry.  We keep out of their way.  They are loud and scary.  Us dinosaurs we’re not all scary.  We can be very friendly too.  We like to have fun  Just like you.  At the end of every summer Is the dinosaur's big day out.  Running races, playing games, stomping around,  Laughing, singing and talking out loud.  On the morning of the big day,  I watch an old dinosaur  Teach the young ones  How to screech and roar.  I don't take part.  It's not very nice.  I don't want to scare anyone.  I block my ears and close my eyes.  The Daddy and Daughter race  Is my favourite race of all.  It's easy for dad to carry me  because I'm rather small.  I climb up daddy's back.  The race will soon begin.  Daddy can run really fast.  I know we're going to win.  The other girls are worried.  I can see it in their eyes.  They're dinosaur Dads aren't fast like mine.  I hope we win the prize! And off we go! The race has now begun.  There's such a lot of noise.  From the shouts and cheers from everyone.  We're flying along.  Then everybody laughs  As I bounce off daddy's back  And land on the grass.  I jump up and yell out  “Daddy, wait for me!” But he can't hear me.  He's halfway off down the field.  After dad crossed the finish line,  He knew he wasn't going to win. There I was running up the field  Trying to catch up to him.  Daddy comes back and picks me up  Saying, “Wipe away your tears, It's not the end of the world. We'll try again next year!” The racing is over now.  The prizes have all been won.  I didn't win anything,  but I've had lots of fun.  It's time to eat now  And lie down to have a rest.  We need to build up our energy.  You won't believe what's coming next.  Dad and his friends are building  A bonfire on the sand.  When the sun goes down,  We're going to dance to our favourite band.  As flames light up the sky.  The band begins to play.  We all jump up and stomp around.  We've been waiting for this all day.

S2 Ep5: Rhythm and Blues, Reds & Yellows - Colours for Kids

RHYTHM ‘N BLUES, REDS & YELLOWS Colours for kids By ROGER HICKSON Orange is for oranges My favourite fruit of all Hold it in your hand You can squeeze it like a ball. When you peel an orange You must keep your head up high If you forget to do this It will squirt you in the eye. Brown is a bar of chocolate Mummy gives me for a treat Only a small one though Too much will rot my teeth. Brown is also coffee That grownups love to drink They even love the smell of it I just think it stinks! Blue is the sky On a bright sunny day Look its stopped raining We can go outside and play. Lets kick the ball with Daddy He always wants to win But he can never beat us We’re faster than him. Remember that blue sky We were talking about before? Well, Daddy kicked the ball so high It landed in next door. He tried hard to get it back But the ball was out of reach Mummy said “Will you ever learn, You should play football on the beach!” Green is the grass That Daddy has to cut He mows it every week But it still keeps coming up. Why is he so happy When he hears its going to rain? “It’s far too wet outside It really is a shame” Mummy says he’s lazy Watching football on T.V. “I don’t know why you’re smiling There’ll be more grass to cut next week!” Green is the grass Cows and horses love to eat They stand around and eat all day Then lie down and fall asleep. I wish I could be like them And do whatever I like No, I’ve changed my mind A cow can’t ride a bike! Pink are little pigs Playing in the sun Running round outside Having lots of fun. Little pigs don’t realise They are very lucky They never get in trouble For coming home all mucky. Look, he’s playing in the mud Right up to his belly If I wanted to play in mud I’d have to wear my wellies. Watch him wallow in the muck Rolling round and round Is a pig truly pink? Or really pink and brown. Purple is beetroot Daddy loves to eat With cucumbers, lettuce Tomatoes and cold meat. Beetroot is good for you Daddy says it all the time But I don’t like these purple things He can have mine. Yellow are bananas That Mummy peels for me She says I eat so many I could be a monkey up a tree. My little baby brother Loves to eat bananas too But he’s only a baby He can’t hold them like me and you. One day I gave him some of mine I thought he wanted to be fed But he didn’t put it in his mouth He squished it up instead. It was all over his hands It was even in his hair He wiped it over his face Squished banana everywhere. After he was given a bath And bits of banana cleaned off the floor Mummy said I’m not allowed To feed my brother anymore. Red are strawberries When they’re ripe to pick Never eat a green one They’ll only make you sick. I love to eat strawberries My brothers love them too But brothers can be naughty And do what brothers do. Mummy made a cake for me With strawberries round the top But when she wasn’t looking Someone naughty picked them off. I ran and told Mummy She said to me “Don’t cry We’ve more strawberries in the garden We’ll nail them down this time!” White was the snowman We made last year He had a carrot for his nose And sticks for his ears. Mummy gave us a scarf That was a small bit torn To put around his neck To keep our snowman warm! Black is the dark When I wake up in the night My door is slightly open I can see the hallway light. I go to Mummy and Daddy’s room I love to climb in with them Then I cuddle up with Mummy And I’m off to sleep again!

S2 Ep4: Let's Play a Rhyming Game

Come now my little bunny.  It's time to go to bed.  We'll read some nursery rhymes.  Then you can rest your sleepy head.  We'll read about the pussycat  Who creeps around the house.  And read about the mummy  Who's frightened of a mouse.  But I'm not really tired.  I don't want to go to bed.  Can we play that game of  Rhyming words instead?  Of course we can.  Now let me see.  We'll start with something simple.  What word rhymes with B?  Knee! Mummy.  That's an easy one for me.  Remember the day I got  A bee sting on my knee?  Yes, I remember that day well.  It was sunny and very hot.  You were playing outside  While your sister was in her cot. Now tell me, What word rhymes with boat? If it starts raining today,  I'll have to wear my coat.  Very good. Let's do a hard one.  What word rhymes with lesser?  I know, I was sick last week,  But now I'm feeling better.  What rhymes with dress?  I know mummy.  Every day you say.  My bedroom is a mess.  Mummy, I have a funny word.  There's one we can do.  Let's see if we can find a word That rhymes with poo.  Poo, you silly Billy!  What a word you had to pick. Of all the words out there.  Come on, find another one, quick.  Mummy poo is better Than the other words we've done.  It rhymes with lots of words.  Poo is a funny one.  I know so many words  That rhyme with poo.  Words like you shoo, zoo, b Boo, goo and who.  When cows talk to each other.  All they say is moo.  I really like that word  Because it rhymes with poo.  I don't want to go to sleep.  I want to play with you.  This has been a great game.  Finding words that rhyme with poo!