Hawkins Hollow Kids Songs
Bentley’s Family-Photo Peekaboo
Promise: Spencer names one familiar person at a time, the trusted grown-up reveals only one photo per turn, and every Bentley response—including no visible response—is treated as enough.
The part everyone joins: “One face, one name, pause and see—every little look is enough for me.”
Lyrics
Soft Peekaboo Hum
Spencer: One small page, one face to see.
Bentley: Ordinary newborn sounds or no visible response; no assigned words.
Past the pumpkins, twilight glows.
Spencer carries Bentley close.
Bentley turns toward Spencer’s voice.
Spencer says, “You have a choice.”
“Look a little, look away,
Rest your eyes, or coo today.”
No one asks for one right cue.
Spencer stays and watches too.
One face, one name, pause and see—
Every little look is enough for me.
I can name; you can be
Quiet, wiggly, sleepy, free.
Hum one moment, soft and slow—
Then the page can close or go.
At the corner, drizzle’s gone.
Spencer hums the pathway song.
Bentley makes one little sound.
Spencer answers, low and round.
No book opens on the way.
Both arms keep him held and safe.
Photos wait for porch-side light.
One at a time will fit just right.
One face, one name, pause and see—
Every little look is enough for me.
I can name; you can be
Quiet, wiggly, sleepy, free.
Hum one moment, soft and slow—
Then the page can close or go.
Trusted hands hold every page.
Photos stay a gentle space.
One familiar face appears;
Spencer names the person near.
On the porch, one photo shows:
Lillian’s face in evening glow.
Spencer says, “That’s Lillian.”
Then he waits and hums again.
Bentley looks, then moves one hand.
That small motion need not stand
For a message we decide;
Spencer stays there by his side.
Next, the page turns only once:
Zylar’s photo has its turn.
Make-believe the pictures say,
“Family love can fill the day.”
No real photo speaks or knows;
That is just their peekaboo.
One face, one name, pause and see—
Every little look was enough for me.
We kept naming; you could be
Quiet, wiggly, sleepy, free.
Book closes gently, soft and slow—
Nothing more was asked to show.
About This Song
Age lane: S5 — Mixed-Age Family Song.
Theme: Website freebie song for Family Recognition; familiar faces and voices build connection.
Energy: Warm, gentle, and responsive; approximately 70 BPM.
Estimated duration: About 2 minutes.
Participation: Show one photo at a time, name the person warmly, then pause for Bentley’s gaze, wiggle, coo, or no response. Older children and adults may name, hum, point from a distance, or listen; Bentley is never asked to perform.
Ways to Join In
- Caregiver lead: Spencer or an adult singer names one person; the group hums during the pause.
- Participation choices: Older children may name a family member, point from a distance, hum, or listen. No one directs Bentley to look, smile, wave, or vocalize.
- Child ownership: A child may choose which approved photo comes next, ask to close the book, or pass.
- Photo-book safety: A trusted grown-up holds and turns the book, keeps it out of Bentley’s reach, and stops if Bentley looks away or needs a different activity.