You Shall Have an Apple Lyrics
A string of happy promises for a little one: an apple, a plum and a rattle, all coming when Dad gets home.
You Shall Have an Apple
You shall have an apple,
You shall have a plum,
You shall have a rattle-basket,
When your dad comes home.
Printed from https://nurseryrhymes.co/you-shall-have-an-apple/
- Type
- Mother Goose
- Tune
- Spoken or sung
- Best for ages
- 6 months to 4 years
Hand Motions and Actions
| When you sing | Do this |
|---|---|
| You shall have an apple | Hold up one finger. |
| You shall have a plum | Hold up two fingers. |
| You shall have a rattle-basket | Shake a rattle or your hand. |
| When your dad comes home | Point to the door and smile. |
What Does You Shall Have an Apple Mean?
The rhyme lists treats that will arrive when Dad comes home from work. A rattle-basket was a baby's rattle, often made of woven wicker with something inside to shake. It is a rhyme for passing the time while waiting for a parent.
History and Origin
James Orchard Halliwell printed the rhyme in The Nursery Rhymes of England. Like Clap Hands, Clap Hands and Dance to Your Daddie, it belongs to a family of rhymes about waiting for a parent to come home.
Learning Activities
- Waiting game: say it while waiting for someone to come home.
- Fruit bowl: show an apple and a plum and let your toddler point to each.
- Make a rattle: fill a sealed plastic bottle with rice for a homemade shaker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rattle-basket?
An old baby rattle, often made of woven wicker.
What age is it for?
Babies and toddlers.