1. To what city were they driving to see the boats? Seattle
What foods were being brought from the islands? rice, cocoa, spices, pineapples
How were the pineapples shipped? in tin cans
Where was Aunt Dinah? in China

2. Name some pretty things that are mentioned in the rhyme. poppies, trees, lettuce leaves
What color were the pebbles? red and brown
Where was the baby standing? in a flower bed of pansies
What color were the clouds? white

3. What were the sparrows doing at the watering trough? getting a drink
What was happening at Potter's pond? divers were diving
What were the hoot-owls doing in the barn? thinking