10 Penguin Songs for Kids With Bebo the Penguin

Kids love penguins. They waddle, they slide on their bellies and they look like they are wearing a little suit. That is why penguins make such good friends in songs for young children. A penguin song can teach counting, get kids moving or help them wind down at bedtime.

Below are 10 penguin songs for kids from Leigha Marina. Each one stars our cartoon penguins, and each one has a free cartoon video and full lyrics on the song page. We grouped them by what they help with, so you can pick the right song for the right time of day.

Penguin Counting Songs

Five Little Penguins Went Out One Day

"Five penguin chicks went out one day, over the hill and far away." Mommy Penguin calls them back for a snack, but each time one less chick comes back. Soon none of the chicks come home, and Mommy Penguin is sad. Then Daddy Penguin calls, and all five little chicks come back. Kids get to count down from five and cheer at the happy ending.

Try this: Hold up five fingers and put one down each time a chick goes away. At the end, hold up all five again.

Ten Little Penguins

This simple song counts penguins from one to ten, then counts back down from ten to one. Then it counts one more time, "One penguin, two penguins, three penguins," all the way to ten. The words repeat, so it is easy for toddlers to join in.

Try this: Line up ten toys or paper penguins and point to each one as you sing.

Penguin Dance and Movement Songs

Waddle Like a Penguin

"Waddle all around with a happy grin." In this song, kids waddle like a penguin, hop like a bunny and spin like a monkey. Then they put it all together: waddle, hop, spin. It is a great way to get the wiggles out before nap time or on a rainy day.

Try this: Stop the music at any moment and call out "waddle," "hop" or "spin" to see if kids can switch fast.

The Penguin Dance

The whole penguin family comes to this party on the ice: grandparents, parents, five little penguins and a baby penguin. Kids sing the "pengu pengu pengu" chant, spell out P E N G U I N and put their flippers up in the air.

Penguin Party

"It's a penguin party, don't be late, no don't be tardy." Bebo and his friends dance on a frozen lake. They do the penguin slide, the flipper flap with clap clap clap, and the icicle twist where they spin around.

Try this: Teach each move one at a time, then play the song and let kids do the moves when they hear them.

Penguin Says

This is the classic game Simon Says, but with a penguin king. Bebo wears a crown in an ice castle, and kids do only what "Penguin says." They touch their head, shake their hands, touch their toes and strike a pose. If Bebo skips the words "Penguin says," kids must stay still. It is a fun way to practice listening.

Try this: After the song, let your child be the penguin king and give the orders.

Baby Penguin

"Baby Penguin, doo too roo too." This catchy song meets each member of the penguin family: Baby, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa Penguin. Then everyone slides, and slides faster. To learn more about each penguin, read meet Bebo and the penguin family.

Try this: Give each family member a different move, like a big wave for Daddy and a slow walk for Grandpa.

Penguin Songs With a Lesson

Penguin Finds A Treasure

"There once was a penguin brave and bold, who dreamed of treasure silver and gold." Bebo sails across the sea and makes friends with a dolphin and a school of fish. When he finds the treasure chest, it is empty. Then a wise turtle tells him that the real treasure is the friends you find and the journey too.

Try this: Ask your child, "What is a treasure that is not gold?" and talk about friends and family.

Little Penguin Tells a Lie

A little penguin tells his friends he saw a fish that flew and a shark on skates. Later, he finds a great place to swim, but his friends do not believe him. He says sorry, and his friends forgive him. The song teaches that "Telling the truth will make you free."

For more songs about good choices, see our kindness songs for preschoolers.

A Penguin Lullaby for Bedtime

Little Penguin Lullaby

"Hush now little penguin dear, close your eyes, have no fear." Bebo sleeps in a cozy igloo in a land of ice and snow. Under the moonlight, he dreams of fish that swim below and stars that softly glow. It is a slow, calm song to end a busy day.

For more quiet songs, see our soft bedtime songs for toddlers.

Easy Penguin Activities for Home and Class

• Penguin walk: Put a small ball or beanbag between your child's feet and have them waddle across the room without dropping it.
• Paper plate penguin: Paint a paper plate black, glue a white oval in the middle and add an orange paper beak and feet.
• Penguin counting: Cut out ten paper penguins and use them with Ten Little Penguins and Five Little Penguins.
• Circle time: Start with Penguin Says to get everyone listening, then sing Waddle Like a Penguin to move.
• Winter fun: Pair these songs with our winter songs for preschoolers for a full snow day theme.

You can watch all of these penguin songs and cartoons for kids on our music page.

Questions About Penguin Songs for Kids

What is the Five Little Penguins song about?

Five penguin chicks go out to play, and one less comes back each time Mommy Penguin calls. At the end, Daddy Penguin calls and all five chicks come home. It helps kids practice counting down.

Is there a penguin song for counting to ten?

Yes. Ten Little Penguins counts from one to ten and back down again.

What is a good penguin dance song for toddlers?

Waddle Like a Penguin, The Penguin Dance and Penguin Party all get toddlers moving with easy steps like waddling, sliding and clapping.

Is there a penguin lullaby?

Yes. Little Penguin Lullaby is a soft bedtime song about Bebo sleeping in his igloo under the moon.

Who is Bebo the Penguin?

Bebo is the little penguin who stars in many Leigha Marina songs and cartoons, along with his family and friends.