Hawkins Hollow Kids Songs
Happy Little Library Song 037
Song promise: Emmitt and Aralynn make room at one small book box, notice what is available, and complete one careful exchange.
The part everyone joins: “Take one, leave one; wait and see.”
Lyrics
Emmitt hears the berry leaves whisper.
Aralynn sees one book ahead.
Emmitt asks, “Is someone choosing?”
Aralynn says, “Let’s wait instead.”
Take one, leave one; wait and see.
Look for space, then choose gently.
Hold one book and leave one there.
Little libraries work when we share.
By the mossy log, they listen.
One moth circles through the glow.
Aralynn counts one open space.
Emmitt says, “Now we can go.”
Take one, leave one; wait and see.
Look for space, then choose gently.
Hold one book and leave one there.
Little libraries work when we share.
Lavender shadows turn like pages.
Firefly lights seem set to read.
Make-believe letters float like feathers,
then settle softly by the reeds.
At the lantern post, Aralynn
slides one blue book into place.
Emmitt waits until her hands clear,
then lifts one green book from the space.
Take one, leave one; wait and see.
Look for space, then choose gently.
Hold one book and leave one there.
Little libraries work when we share.
Library Tag
Look, then wait. Take turns with space.
Choose one story when it is clear.
Leave one book for another reader.
Come back when you want to hear.
About This Song
Age lane: S5 — Mixed-Age Family Songs, with an easy choice chorus for young children and a fuller wait-and-notice sequence for older listeners and caregivers.
Theme: Website freebie song for Hawkins Hollow Kids Songs; help families look, wait for space, choose one book, and leave one book for another reader.
Energy: Calm, welcoming, and curious; 60°F with lavender twilight, no rain or mist, and a firefly breeze.
Estimated duration: Approximately 2–3 minutes.
Participation: Hear the real-world rhythm, sing the choice together, then repeat one helpful action as a chorus. Children may wander or sit, point from a distance, hum, gesture, watch, or wait.
Ways to Join In
- On “take one, leave one,” show one finger twice, make two gentle gestures, or listen.
- On “wait and see,” pause, look, use a waiting signal, or remain still.
- Children may choose a book, watch another person choose, ask for help, or wait for another turn.
- No child needs to read aloud, identify letters, or handle a real book during performance.