Where is Thumbkin?

Where Is Thumbkin? is a very popular nursery rhyme that uses the same tune as the french classic Frère Jacques. This rhyme is used in many preschools and schools, often as a finger play. How to play? Se instructions below!

Finger play: "Where Is Thumbkin?" is often used as a "finger play". Pretend that your thumbs are singing the first verse and that your pointer fingers are singing the second verse. Good luck - and have fun!

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Where is Thumbkin? - Lyrics

Where is Thumbkin?
Where is Thumbkin?
Here I am!
Here I am!
How are you today, Sir?
Very well. I thank you!
Run and hide! (or Happy day,or Run and play)
Run and hide! (or Happy day,or Run and play)

Where is Pointer?
Where is Pointer?
Here I am.
Here I am.
How are you today, sir?
Very well, I thank you.
Run and hide! (or Happy day, or Run and play)
Run and hide! (or Happy day, or Run and play)