We are a happy family (Children’s Songbook, 198).

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I have two parents. Mom and Dad work

with me, play with me, read to me, and

pray with me.

What do your mom and dad do with

you? ______________________________

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I have five brothers. I don’t have to look very far to find

a buddy to do things with.

How many brothers do you have? _______________

I have four grandparents—two

grandmas and two grandpas. I

always have a cozy lap to sit on

and someone to get a kiss from.

What do you like to do with

your grandparents? _____________

______________________________

There is just one me. That’s why I’m

so special.

There is just one you, so you are

special too. What’s your name?

_______________________________

I have three sisters. They

taught me how to tie my

shoes, zip my coat, and write

my name.

How many sisters do you

have? ___________________

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I have seven uncles. When

they are around, there is lots of

activity and fun!

How many uncles do you

have? ____________________

I have six aunts in all shapes and sizes. They are

like extra moms. Everyone needs an extra mom

now and then.

How many aunts do you have? ____________

I have eight great-grandparents.

Most of them I only know through

their photos, but I can still hug two

of them.

Does your family have photos of

your great-grandparents? _______

I have nine pets—one guinea pig, one dog, two cats, two

canaries, and three goldfish. Mom calls them my zoo, but they

feel like family to me!

How many pets do you have and what kind are they? _____

______________________________________________________

I have ten cousins—for now. When

all of us get together, the day just isn’t

long enough.

How many cousins do you have?

__________________

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