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"Where is Thumbkin?" is a classic finger-play nursery rhyme that brings each finger to life in a short, joyful exchange. One by one, a finger "arrives," politely answers "How are you today, sir?" with a cheerful reply, then dashes away — only for the next to take its turn. The simple, repetitive structure makes it ideal for young children learning turn-taking, greetings, and hand coordination through song and movement.
Where is thumbkin?
Where is thumbkin?
Here I am!
Here I am!
How are you today sir?
Very well I thank you!
Run AWAY!
Run AWAY!
Ririro is the in-house editorial name for nursery rhymes, finger plays, and traditional children's verses published on Ririro.com. "Where is Thumbkin?" is a well-known action rhyme often sung to the tune of "Frère Jacques," and has been a staple of early childhood education for generations.
