Five Little Monkeys (Nursery Rhyme)

Summary

This nursery rhyme tells the story of five little monkeys jumping on a bed. The playful antics lead each monkey to fall off and bump their head sequentially, reducing the number of monkeys on the bed by one each time. Every incident results in Mama calling the doctor, who repeatedly advises, 'No more monkeys jumping on the bed!' The repetition underscores the potential consequences of not listening to parental guidance, ultimately highlighting safety and following rules. This simple and catchy rhyme is often used to teach children counting and the importance of being cautious during playful activities.

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Five little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

Four little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

Three little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped her head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

Two little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

One little monkey jumping on the bed,
He fell off and bumped his head,
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”