~ VALENTINE'S DAY SONGS AND FINGERPLAYS ~



Hearts On The Move- Submitted by Sherry
(sung to "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands")

Wave your valentine
In the air.
Wave your valentine
In the air.
Wave your valentine
In the air.
Wave your valentine in the air.
Put your valentine
On your [nose].
Put your valentine
On your [nose].
Put your valentine
On your [nose].
Put your valentine on your [nose].

Repeat the last verse, replacing the underlined word
with other body part words in turn, such as head, arm, and foot.

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Valentine Song- Submitted by Sherry

Love is a circle,
Round and round
(make a circling motion with arm)
Love goes up,
(raise arms up)
And Love comes down,
(lower arms)
Love is on the inside,
(pull hands inward towards chest)
Trying to get out,
(pull hands away from chest)
Love is whirling and twirling about!
(move hands in a spinning motion)
The children enjoy this alot.

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Red Valentines- Submitted by Sherry

One red valentine says I love you
_______made another and then there were two
Two red valentines, one just for me
________made another, then there were three
Three red valentines we need one more
_______made another, then there were four
Four red valentines, well sakes alive!
________made another and then there were five
Five red valentines, made just today,
Be my valentine is what they say!

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Three Valentines- Submitted by Sherry
(sing to Mary had a little lamb)

Three valentines I have for you
Have for you, have for you,
Three valentines I have for you
Pink and red and blue
I'll put them in the mail for you
Mail for you, mail for you,
I'll put them in the mail for you
Pink and red and blue

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Counting Valentines- Submitted by Sherry

Andy has 6 red valentines
(place on board)
He gave 3 away to his friends
(take 3 away)
How many does he have left?
(wait for answer)
Andy sent 1 to his grandma
(remove 1)
How many does he have left?
(wait)
Andy gave 1 valentine to me
(remove 1)
Now how many does he have left?
(wait)
Andy's teacher gave him a valentine
(add 1)
How many does he have now?
(wait)
The next day, Andy went to school
He found 4 valentines on his desk
(add 4)
Count Andy's valentines to see how many he has now!
(all count)
Yes, Andy has 6 valentines, he had a happy valentines day!

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Five Little Valentines- Submitted by Sherry

Five little valentines were having a race
The first little valentine was frilly with lace
(hold up one finger)
The second little valentine had a funny face
(hold up two fingers)
The third little valentine said, "I love you"
(hold up three fingers)
The fourth little valentine said, "I do too"
(hold up four fingers)
The fifth little valentine was sly as a fox
(hold up five fingers)
He ran the fastest to the valentine box
(make five fingers run behind back)

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Valentine Song- Submitted by Sherry
sung to "Happy Birthday"

Happy Valentine's Day to you,
Happy Valentine's Day to you,
Happy Valentine's Day, Dear Mommy (daddy, etc)
Happy Valentine's Day to you!

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Three Red Valentines- Submitted by Sherry
sung to "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"

Three red valentines,
each one with a bow.
Pretty and shiny and lacy, too
Standing in a row.

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If You Love Me And You Know It- Submitted by Sherry
sung to "If You're Happy And You Know It"

If you love me and you know it, clap your hands
If you love me and you know it, clap your hands
If you love me and you know it
Then your face will surely show it
If you love me and you know it, clap your hands

Other Verses:

Say "I Love You"
Blow me a kiss
Give me a hug

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Here Is A Valentine- Submitted by Sherry
sung to "You Are My Sunshine"

Here is a valentine, a great big valentine
I made it special just for you
It's red and lacy with lots of kisses
It's for you 'cause you're my friend

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Friends Song- Submitted by Sherry

Friends I will remember you
Think of you and care for you
And when another day is through
I'll still be friends with you.

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Love is Nothing- Submitted by Sherry

Love is nothing 'til you give it away,
give it away, give it away
Love is nothing 'til you give it away
And you end up having more.

Love is like a magic penny
Hold on tight and you won't have any
Lend it, spend it
You'll have so many
They'll be rolling all over the floor.

Love is nothing 'til you give it away,
give it away, give it away
Love is nothing 'til you give it away
And you end up having more.

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Yes, This Is A Special Day- Submitted by Sherry
sung to "Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be?"

Yes, yes this is a special day
Yes, yes this is a special day
Yes, yes this is a special day
I can give hearts to my friends

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Do You Love Me?- Submitted by Sherry

Do you love me,
Or do you not?
You told me once
But I forgot.

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On Valentine's Day- Submitted by Sherry
sung to "Bingo"

On Valentine's Day, a special day,
I give each friend a heart.
H-E-A-R-T, H-E-A-R-T, H-E-A-R-T,
I give each friend a heart.

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Look Who's Coming- Submitted by Sherry
sung to "This Old Man"

Look who's coming down the walk.
Oh please, Mail Carrier, won't you stop?
With a knock, knock, knock, knock,
Anyone at home?
A valentine for you has come!

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Sweetheart Dance- Submitted by Sherry
sung to "Skip to my Lou"

Cut large heart shapes out of red, yellow & blue construction paper. Give each child one heart and have the children stand in a circle. Then sing the song below & have the children follow the directions. Change the activity/add more verses. Have fun!

Red hearts, red hearts, take a bow
Yellow hearts, yellow hearts, take a bow
Blue hearts, blue hearts, take a bow
Now all hearts jump up right now.
Yellow hearts, yellow hearts touch the ground
Blue hearts, blue hearts touch the ground
Red hearts, red hearts touch the ground
Now all hearts turn round and round.
Blue hearts, blue hearts, sit right down
Red hearts, red hearts, sit right down
Yellow hearts, yellow hearts sit right down
Now all stand and run to town! (run in place)

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Love Somebody- Submitted by Christi

Love Somebody, yes I do
Love Somebody, yes I do
Love Somebody, yes I do
Love Somebody but I won't tell who.

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Love Song- Submitted by Christi

Love my Mommy,
Yes I do,
Yes I do,
Love my Mommy,
Yes I do,
Love my Mommy,
And I love you!

(Replace mommy with other family members or children's names.)

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Valentine's Day- Submitted by Christi

Valentine's Day,
Valentine's Day,
coming soon,
coming soon,
I will make a card and,
send it to my friend,
I love you,
I love you.

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If I had a Valentine- Submitted by Christi
(sung to "Mary had a Little Lamb")

If I had a Valentine
I'd love them true,
Love them true,
Love them true,
If I had a Valentine
I'd love them true.

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I love you- Submitted by Christi
(sung to "Londen Bridges")

Jacob, Jacob, I love you
I love you,
I love you,
Jacob, Jacob, I love you
Do you love me too?

(Substitute another child's name)

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Trade A Valentine- Submitted by Sherry
Provide each child with a construction paper heart. Then have your youngsters sing the song and follow the directions given.

Trade a valentine
With a friend.
Trade a valentine
With a friend.
Trade a valentine
With a friend.
Trade a valentine with a friend.

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Won't You Be My Valentine Song- Submitted by Sherry

Oh, won't you be my valentine
My sweet little,
pretty little valentine,
Oh, won't you be my valentine,
My sweet little,
pretty little friend?

Have children sit in a circle, one child is chosen to walk around to circle holding a valentine, she/he places a valentine besides another child's back, at the end of the song, the children look behind their backs to see who has the valentine, now it's their turn!

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Love, Love, Love- Submitted by Sherry
(tune: 3 Blind Mice)

Love, love, love,
love, love, love
See how it grows,
See how it grows.
I love my friends and they love me.
We love each other that's plain to see.
There's plenty for a big family.
Love, love, love, love, love, love.

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Valentine Song- Submitted by Sherry
(Sung to "Love Me Tender")

You're my rainbow,
you're my star,
you're my bright red cookie jar.
You're my goldfish,
you're my pie,
you're the apple of my eye.
You're my daisy,
you're my vine,
you're my own true Valentine!

I make pictures of each...rainbow, star, goldfish, etc. The pictures help the children remember the words. They love this song.

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Valentine, Valentine, Through My Window- Submitted by Sherry
(Bluebird, bluebird, through my window)

Valentine, Valentine through my window.
Valentine, Valentine through my window.
Valentine, Valentine through my window.
My friend, I like you.

Pick a little friend and give her a valentine.
Pick a little friend and give her a valentine.
Pick a little friend and give her a valentine.
I'll give you a red valentine!

To begin form a circle, the children hold hands with their arms held up to form doorways. Place a pile of hearts in the middle of the circle. Each child takes turns, first he picks up a heart from the middle and then goes in and out the windows while the others sing the song.

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Love is Something- Submitted by Sherry

Love is something if you give it away,
Give it away, give it away.
Love is something if you give it away,
You end up having more!

It's just like a magic penny.
Hold it tight and you won't have any
Lend it, spend it, and you'll have so many,
They'll roll all over the floor.

For love is something if you give it away,
Give it away, give it away.
Love is something if you give it away,
You end up having more!

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Valentine Rhyme- Submitted by Sherry

Look who's coming down the walk.
Mr. Postman, won't you stop?
Knock, knock, knockety-knock.
Anyone at home?

A Valentine for you has come.
One for Jack, one for mom.
One for Dad and one for Tom.
Knock, knock, knockey-knock.
Anyone at home?
A Valentine for you has come!

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Pretty Valentine- Submitted by Sherry

To every little friend of mine.
I'll send a pretty Valentine.
(Make heart shape with thumbs and pointers)
You'll find a message, if you'll look.
(Open palms)
I'll use an envelope for this
(Two fists together)
I'll write my mane, then seal a kiss.
What color shall I hive to you?
Orange, purple, green or blue?
Yellow or pink? White or red?
Or maybe a lacy one instead.

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Counting Valentines- Submitted by Sherry

Valentines, valentines, how many do you see?
Valentines, valentines, count them with me.
One for father, one for mother,
One for grandma too.
One for sister, one for brother,
And here is one for you!
(make heart with hands)

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Mother's Valentine- Submitted by Sherry

Listen mother, you know what?
On Valentines day I love you a lot.
So I'll throw you a kiss, mother of mine.
I want you for my Valentine!

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Will you be my Valentine?- Submitted by Sherry

Children sit in a circle, choose one child to go first. While the rest sing the song the first child walks around the inside of the circle and then picks a special friend to dance with.

Who will be my Valentine, Valentine, Valentine?
Who will be my Valentine,
On Valentine's Day?
Child's name will be your Valentine, Valentine, Valentine.
Child's name will be your Valentine,
On Valentine's Day.

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A Valentine- Submitted by Sherry

A Valentine, a Valentine.
Who wants to be my Valentine?
The sun will shine,
The sun will shine.
If you will be my Valentine.

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Valentines- Submitted by Sherry
Valentines, Valentines.
Red, white and blue.
I will find a nice one,
And give it to you.

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Five Gay Valentines- Submitted by Sherry

Five gay Valentines from the dollar store.
I sent one to mother, now there are four.
Four gay valentines, pretty ones to see.
I gave one to brother, now there are three.
Three gay valentines, yellow, red and blue.
I gave one to sister, now there are two.
Two gay valentines, my we have fun.
I gave one to Daddy, now there is one.
One gay valentine, the story is almost done.
I gave one to baby, now there is none.

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A Tisket-a-Tasket- Submitted by Sherry

Children sit in a circle, one child walks around the outside of the circle while everyone sings. He drops a heart shaped bean bag behind on of the children, that child chases the first around the circle similar to duck, duck, goose.

A tisket-a-tasket,
A red and yellow basket.
Sent a Valentine to my friend,
And on the way I dropped it.
One of you has picked it up,
And put it in your pocket.

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My Valentine Heart- Submitted by Barb

When I say I love you
(Point to lips)
It comes from my heart
(Hand on heart)
You hear it in your ear
(Point to ear)
And it sounds very smart
(Point to head)
I love it when you're proud of me
(Stand very tall)
You say it all day long
(Stretch arms wide)
And when I hear you say it
(Point to ear)
My heart sings a merry song
(Hand on heart)

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Be My Valentine- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to Mary Had A Little Lamb)

You're a special
Friend of mine
Friend of mine
Friend of mine
You're a special
Friend of mine
Be my valentine!

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Five Big Valentines- Submitted by Barb

Five big valentines from the corner drug store
I mailed one to a friend - then there were four
Four big valentines, lovely ones to see
I mailed one to my Mommy - then there were three
Three big valentines - red, shiny, and new
I mailed one to my Daddy - then there were two
Two big valentines, the best is yet to come
I mailed one to Grandma - Then there was one
One big valentine, the giving is almost done
I mailed it to Grandpa - and now there is none

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Valentine Fingerplay- Submitted by Barb

Let's count valentines
One, two, three
Let's count valentines
All for me!
Let's count valentines
Four, five, six
Let's count valentines
Match and mix
Let's count valentines
Seven, eight, nine
Let's count valentines
I'm glad you're mine

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I'm A Little Valentine- Submitted by Barb

I'm a little valentine
Red and White
With ribbons and lace
I'm a beautiful sight
I can say, "I Love You"
On Valentine's Day
Just put me in an envelope
And give me away

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Valentine- Submitted by Barb

Here is a valentine.
I made it just for you.
With paper and ribbons
And lots of Elmer's glue!
I cut it with my scissors
And designed it with my paint.
If I tell you that I love you,
Do you promise not to faint?

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Valentine Poem- Submitted by Barb

5 little valentines just for you
The first one says, "My love is true."
The second one says, "You have my heart."
The third one says, "Let us never part."
The fourth one says, "Won't you please be mine?"
The fifth one says, "'Til the end of time."

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I'll Make A Valentine- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to London Bridges)

I'll make a bright red valentine,
Valentine, valentine.
I'll make a bright red valentine,
And give it right to you.
I'll trim it with lace and bows,
Lace and bows, lace and bows.
I'll trim it with lace and bows,
And give it right to you.

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Be My Valentine- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: Mary Had a Little Lamb)

You're a special friend of mine,
Friend of mine, friend of mine.
You're a special friend of mine.
Be my Valentine!

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Valentines Say I Love You- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: London Bridges)

Valentines say I love you,
I love you, I love you.
Valentines say I love you
Yes, I really do.

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I've Got a Big Red Heart- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: For He's a Jolly Good Fellow)

I've got a big red heart
That I will give to you.
It brings you love and kisses,
Because you are my friend.

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Yes, This is a Special Day- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: Oh Dear, What can the Matter Be?)

Yes, yes, this is a special day,
Yes, yes, this is a special day,
Yes, yes, this is a special day,
I can give hearts to my friends.

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H-E-A-R-T- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: Bingo)

To show you like your special friends,
Just give them each a heart.
H-E-A-R-T, H-E-A-R-T,
H-E-A-R-T,
Each heart says I like you!

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Three Valentines- Submitted by Barb
(Sung To: Mary Had a Little Lamb)

Three valentines I have for you,
Have for you, have for you.
Three valentines I have for you,
Pink and red and blue.
I'll put them in the mail for you,
Mail for you, mail for you.
I'll put them in the mail for you,
Pink and red and blue.

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Yes, I Do- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: Three Blind Mice)

I love you, I love you
Yes, I do, yes, I do
I love you every night and day,
I love you when I work and play,
I love you in so many ways,
I love you!

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All the Time- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: Oh, My Darling Clementine)

I love you, I love you,
I love you all the time.
And I hope, oh yes I hope
You will be my valentine
I love you , I love you,
I love you night and day.
And I hope, oh yes, I hope
You will love me the same way.

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Write a Letter- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: A-Tisket, A-Tasket)

I love you, I love you,
This is what I must do,
Write a letter to you, love,
And tell you that I love you!
I love you, I love you,
This is what I hope you do,
Write a letter back to me,
And sign it I love you.

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A Great Big Hug- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: The Wheels on the Bus)

Oh, I just love your hugs and kisses,
Hugs and kisses, hugs and kisses.
Oh, I just love you hugs and kisses,
Come and give me some.
A great big hug and lots of kisses,
Lots of kisses, lots of kisses.
A great big hug and lots of kisses,
Ready? Here I come!

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Hugs and Kisses- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: My Bonnie Lie over the Ocean)

My mother says, "I love you"
My father, "I love you, too."
I give them hugs and kisses,
'Cause I love them, too!
Hugs and kisses
Hugs and kisses, I love you.
Hugs and kisses,
Hugs and kisses for you.

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Everywhere- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: The Caissons Go Rolling Along)

Hugs here, kisses there,
Hugs and kisses everywhere,
When it's time to say good-bye.
Hugs here, kisses there
Hugs and kisses everywhere,
When it's time to say good-bye.
Oh, it's kiss, kiss, kiss,
Anyone we're going to miss?
Hugs and kisses one last time,
Oh, we'll all sing this song,
When we have to move along,
Filled with hugs and kisses, good-bye.

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Here's My Card- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: Frere Jacques)

Be my valentine, be my valentine,
Here's my card, here's my card.
It says, "I love you"
It says, "I love you"
Will you be my valentine?

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Valentine- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: Did you ever see a Lassie)

Will you please be my valentine,
My valentine, my valentine?
Will you please be my valentine?
For I love you.
Here's hugs and kisses
And lots of wishes.
Will you please be my valentine?
For I love you.

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Please Be Mine- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: Pop Goes the Weasel)

Here's a special card for you,
Will you please be mine?
It's filled with hugs and lots of love,
Be my valentine!

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Be My Valentine- Submitted by Barb
(Sung to: Row Row, Row Your Boat)

Yes, yes, I love you,
Be my valentine.
Here's a heart just for you,
Won't you please be mine?
Yes, yes, watch me close,
Watch me while I sign.
I love you, yes, I do,
Be my Valentine
Good Morning Valentine!
Today is Valentine's Day
Today is Valentine's Day
We love you and want to say,
"Happy Valentine's Day!"

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Five Valentines- Submitted by Barb

Five cheerful valentines from the ten cent store-
I sent one to ____________; now I have four.
Four cheerful valentines, pretty ones to see-
I gave one to ____________; now I have three.
Three cheerful valentines with flowers pink and blue-
I gave one to ____________; now I have two.
Two cheerful valentines-my story's almost done.
I gave one to ______________; now I have one.
One cheerful valentine-one and only one-
I gave it to _______________; now I have none.
(Insert a child's name in each blank space

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5 Little Valentines- Submitted by Sherry

5 little valentines from the grocery store
I sent 1 to mother, now there are 4
4 little valentines pretty ones to see
I gave one to my brother now there are3
3 little valentines red, yellow and blue
I gave one to my sister now there are 2
2 little valentines , my we have fun
I gave one to Daddy, now there is 1
1 little valentine, the story is almost done
I gave it to mother, now there are none

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