Small Town Story Time Lady: Valentine's songs and fingerplays

A Valentine
(Tune: Skip to My Lou)

I have a valentine for you.
I wrote on the card, "I like you true."
I wrapped it and mailed it yesterday.
Close to your heart i hope it will stay.

Here's My Card
(Tune; 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?

5 Little Valentines

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, "'Till the end of time."

H-E-A-R-T
(tune: B-I-N-G-O)

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!

Be My Valentine
(tune: 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!

I'll Make a Valentine
(tune: London Bridge)

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.

Gift

I'm feeling wonderful
I'm feeling just fine
Because you just gave me
A Valentine.

I Will Give You My Heart

I will give you my heart,
And you give yours to me.
I'll lock them up together
And throw away the key.

Five Little Valentines

Five little Valentines left at the door,
The red one was for mother - then there were four.

Four little Valentines, sitting quietly,
The green one was for brother - then there were three.

Three little Valentines, yellow, pink, and blue,
Sister took the pink one - that left two.

Two little Valentines, oh what fun,
The blue one was for Daddy - then there was one.

One little Valentine - who should know,
My favorite color? It is yellow!

Five little hearts on Valentine's day -
Each one says, "I Love You!" in a special way.

I Love You

I love you, I love you,
I love you divine.
Please give me your bubble gum,
You're sitting on mine.

Love Somebody, Yes I Do

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

Love my Daddy, yes I do.

Love my Mommy, yes I do

Love my Grandma, yes I do

Love my Grandpa, yes I do

Will you be my valentine, valentine, valentine?
Will you be my valentine?
I love you!

Yes I'll be your valentine, valentine, valentine
Yes I'll be your valentine
I love you!

Special Friend
(tune: London Bridge)

My valentine is red and white,
Red and white, red and white.
My valentine is red and white.
It's for my special friend.

Can you guess my special friend,
Special friend, special friend/
Did you guess? It's you!

Valentine's Day
(tune: Frere Jacques)

Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day,
Time for fun, time for fun.
Sharing with our friends,
Sharing with our friends.
Cards of love, cards of love.

Friends forever, friends forever,
You and I, you and I.
I will be your good friend.
I will be your good friend.
Please be mine, please be mine.

Love, Love, Love
(tune: Three 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 others and then you see.
There's more than enough for a big family --
Love, love, love; love, love, love.

Valentines Are Made to Share
(tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb)

Valentines are made to share; Made to share, made to share.
valentines are made to share
With my friends at school.

I made you a valentine, valentine, valentine.
I made you a valentine.
That says I love you!

I'm a Valentine for You
(tune: She'll be Coming Round the Mountain)

I'm a teeny, tiny valentine for you. (Use a tiny, squeaky voice)
I'm a teeny, tiny valentine for you.
I'm a teeny, tiny valentine,
I'm always yours, will you be mine?
I'm a teeny tiny valentine for you.

I'm a great, big valentine for you. (use a loud voice)
I'm a great big valentine for you.
I'm a great big valentine.
And I will love you all the time.
I'm a great big valentine for you.

Here's a Valentine Just For You
(tune: Frere Jacques)

Here's a valentine, here's a valentine,
Just for you, just for you.
It has hearts and roses,
It has hearts and roses,
Kisses, too; kisses, too.

I'm a Happy Little Heart
(tune: Little White Duck)

I'm a happy little heart
that's pink and white and red.
A happy little heart.
With lace around my edge.

I have three words
On the front of me,
That say I love you.
Oh, can't you see?

I'm a happy little heart
That's pink and white and red.
Happy little heart.

Valentines I've Made for You
(tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)

Valentine's I've made for you
Some with hearts and flowers too.
All of them bring love from me.
Each one's special, you will see.
If you promise to be mine,
I'll give you my valentines.

I Made a Big Red Lacy Heart
(tune; BINGO)

I made a big red lacy heart,
That I will give to you.

Here is your valentine,
Here is your valentine,
Here is your valentine,
I like you, yes, I do!

I Get Valentines
(tune: The Farmer in the Dell)

I get valentines
From all my special friends,
I love to get, I love to give
Valentines today.

A Valentine
(tune: Skip to my Lou)

I have a valetine for you.
I wrote on the card, "I like you true."
I wrapped it and mailed it yesterday.
Close to your heart I hope it will stay.

Here's My Card
(tune: Frere Jacques)

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

5 Little Valentines

5 little valentinues 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, "Till the end of time."

H-E-A-R-T
(tune: B-I-N-G-O)

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!

Be My Valentinue
(Tune: 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!

I'll Make a Valentine
(Tune: London Bridge)

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.

GIFT
I'm feeling wonderful
I'm feeling just fine
Because you just gave me
A valentine.

I Will Give You My Heart

I will give you my heart,
And you give yours to me.
We'll lock them up together
And throw away the kiey.

Five Little Valentines

Five little valentines left at the door
The red one was for mother, then there were four.

Four little valentines, sittingquietly
The green one was for brother, then there were three.

Three little valentines, yellow, pink, and blue,
Sister took the pink one, that left two,

Two little valentines , oh what fun,
The blue one was for Daddy, then there was one.

One little valentine, who should know,
My favorite color? It is yellow!

Five little hearts on Valentine's Day,
Each one says, "I Love You" in a special way.

I Love You

I Love you, I Love you,
I love you divine
Please give me your bubble gum,
You're sitting on mine.

Love Somebody, Yes I Do

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

Love my daddy, yes I do

Love my mommy, yes I do

Love my grandma, yes I do

Love my grandpa, yes I do.

Will you be my valentine, valentine, valentinue
Will you be my valentine?

I love you!

Yes, I'll be your valentine, valentine, valentine
Yes, I'll be your valentine.
I Love you.

Special Friend
(tune: London Bridge)

My valentine is red and white
Red and white, red and white.
My valentine is red and white
It's for my special friend.

Can you guess my special friend,
Special friend special friend?
Did you guess? It's ou!

Valentine's Day
(tune: Frere Jacques)

Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day,
Time for fun, time for fun,
Sharing with our friends
Sharing with your friends
Cards of love, cards of love.

Friends forever, friends forever,
You and I, you and I.
I will be your good friend.
I will be your good friend.
Please be mine, please be mine.

Love, Love, Love
(tune: Three 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 others and then you see
There's more than enough for a big family
Love, love, love; love, love, love.

Valentines Are Made to Share
(tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb)

Valentines are made to share, made to share, made to share
Valentines are made to share
With my friends at school.

I made a valentine, valentine, valentine.
I made you a valentine
That says I love you.

I'm a Valentine for You
(tune: She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain)

I'm a teeny, tiny valentine for you, (use a tiny squeaky voice)
I'm a teeny, tiny valentine for you.
I'm a teeny, tiny valentine,
I'm always yours, will you be mine?
I'm a teeny, tiny valentine for you.

I'm a great, big valentine for you (use a loud voice)
I'm a great big valentine for you,
I'm a great big valentine.
And I will love you all the time
I'm a great big valentine for you.

Here's a Valentine Just For You
(tune: Frere Jacques)

Here's a valentine, here's a valentine,
Just for you, just for you.
It has hearts and roses,
It has hearts and roses,
Kisses, too; kisses, too.

I'm a Happy Little Heart
(tune: Little White Duck)

I'm a happy little heart
That's pink and white and red
A happy little heart
With lace around my edge.

I have three words
On the front of me.
That say I love you.
Oh, can't you see?

I'm a happy little heart
That's pink and white and red
Happy little heart.

Valentines I've Made for You
(tune: Twinkle, twinkle Little Star)

Valentine's I've made for you
Some with hearts and flowers too.
All of them bring love from me.
Each one's special, you will see.
If you promise to be mine.
I'll give you my valentines.

I Made a Big Red Lacy Heart
(tune: BINGO)

I made a big red lacy heart,
That I will give to you.

Here is your valentine
Here is your valentine
Here is your valentine
I like you, yes, I do!

I Get Valentines
(tune: Farmer in the Dell)

I get valentines
From all my special friends,
I love to get, I love to give
Valentines today.

Lacy Hearts
(tune: Jingle Bells)

Lacy hearts, candy hearts,
Flowery hearts too.
Hearts of pink, hearts of yellow,
Hearts of red and blue.

Lacy hearts, candy hearts,
Flowery hearts, too.
Oh, what fun it is to share
Lot's of hearts with you!

These Red Valentines
(tune: She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain)

These red valentines all say that I love you.
These red valentines all say that I love you
These red valentines all say,
These red valentines all say.
These red valentines all say that I love you.

Hearts and Flowers
(tune: Oh my Darling Clementine)

Valentine, valentine,
Valentine, will you be mine?
I will be your friend forever,
If you'll be my valentine.

Hearts and flowers, hearts and flowers,
Hearts and flowers I will send
If you'll only be mine
Hearts and flowers I will send.

A Valentine Song for You
(Tune: If You're Happy and You Know it)

Oh, this valentine song is for you!
I don't need crayons, scissors or some glue!
Yes, this little song I'll sing.
Hugs and kisses it will bring
Oh, this valentine song is for you!

Here is a Valentine
(tune: 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.

Big Red Hearts
(Tune: Frere Jacques)

Big red hearts, big red hearts,
Made with lace, made with lace,
Sent with love and kisses,
Sent with loves and kisses
To our friends, to our friends.

Be My Valentine
(tune: 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.

Valentines Say I Love You
(Tune: London Bridge)

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

I've Got a Big Red Heart
(tune: 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.

Yes, This is a Special Day
(tune: 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.

I'll Make a Valentine
(tune: London Bridge)

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.

ThreeValentines
(tune: 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.

Yes, I Do
(tune 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!

All the Time
(tune: 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.

I Love You
(tune: Mary had a Little Lamb)

Suzy, Suzy I love you
I love you, yes I do
Suzy, Suzy, I love you.
Yes I do.

(substitute the names of your children for the names in the song)

Write a Letter
(tune: 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.

A Great Big Hug
(tune: The Wheels on the Bus)

Oh, I just love your hugs and kisses
Hugs and kisses, hugs and kisses.
Oh, I love you hugs and kisses,
Come and give me some.

A great big hug and lots of kisses
Lots of kisses lot of kisses
A great big hug and lots of kisses,
Ready? Here I come.

Hugs and Kisses
(tune: My Bonnie Lies 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.

Everywhere
(sung: The Caissons Go Rolling Along)

Hugs here, kisses there,
Hugs and kisses everywhere
When it's time to say goodbye.

Hugs here, kisses there
Hugs and kisses everywhere
When it's time to say goodbye

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, goodbye.

Here's My Card
(tune: 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?

Valentine
(tune: 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.

Please Be Mine
(tune: 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!

Be My Valentine
(tune: 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!

Five Little Valentines

One little valentine said, "I love you"
Tommy made another, then there were two.

Two little valentines, one for me;
Mary made another, then there were three.

Three little valentines said, "We need more."
Johnny made another, then there were four.

Four little valentines, one more to arrive,
Susan made another, then there were five.

Five little valentines, all ready to say,
"Be my valentine on this happy day."

Five Valentines

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 one.

(Insert a child's name in each blank space)

I'm a Little Valentine
(tune: I'm a Little Teapot)

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.

Look Who's Coming...
(tune: This Old Man)

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

My Valentine...

Blow a kiss, blow a kiss,
Blow a kiss my valentine
Blow a kiss, blow a kiss
Blow a kiss my valentine (blow a big kiss)

Send a hug, send a hug
Send a hug my valentine
Send a hug, send a hug
Send a hug, my valentine (hug self)

Dream of me, dream of me
Dream of me my valentine
Dream of me, dream of me
Dream of me my valentine (lay head on hand as if sleeping)

Be my friend, be my friend
Be my friend, my valentine
Be my friend, be my friend
Be my friend my valentine (hold hand with one another)

My Valentine

Blow a kiss, blow a kiss

Blow a kiss my valentine

Blow a kiss, blow a kiss

Blow a kiss my valentine (blow a big kiss)

Send a hug, send a hug

Send a hug my valentine

Send a hug, send a hug

Send a hug, my valentine (hug self)

Dream of me, dream of me

Dream of me my valentine

Dream of me, dream of me

Dream of me my valentine (lay head on hand as if sleeping)

Be my friend, be my friend

Be my friend my valentine

Be my friend, be my friend

Be my friend my valentine (hold hands with one another)

Love Somebody

Love somebody? Yes I do!

Love somebody? Tell me who?

Love somebody, but I won’t tell who!

Mother Dear

Mother dear can you guess

Who it is that loves you best?

I’ll give you three guesses, 1, 2, 3.

There! I knew you’d think of me.

The Love Bug

It begins with a grin (smile broadly)

It turns to a giggle (put both hands on mouth and giggle)

You start to laugh (throw head back and laugh out loud)

Your legs start to wiggle (put feet in the air and shake)

You look all around for someone to hug (move eyes back and forth)

You’ve caught the love bug (hug another child or yourself)

ACHOO!

A Valentine

(Tune: Skip to My Lou)

I have a valentine for you,

I wrote on the card, I love you true.

I wrapped it and mailed yesterday.

Close to your heart I hope it will stay.

I’m A Valentine for You

(Tune: She’ll Be comin’ Round he Mountain)

Give each child a small, medium, & large paper heart – talk about the sizes, have them lay them in front of themselves where they sit on the carpet. First verse – tiny voice, hold up smallest heart; second verse – medium voice, hold up middle heart; third verse – LOUD voice, hold up biggest heart,

I’m a teeny, tiny valentine for you (repeat)
I’ll be yours, will you be mine?

I’m a teeny tiny valentine for you.

I’m a medium size valentine for you (repeat)

I’m not too big and that’s just fine

I’m a medium size valentine for you.

I’m a great big valentine for you (repeat)

And I will love you all the time

I’m a great big valentine for you.

Love, Love, Love

(tune: Three Blind Mice)

Love, love, love; love, love, love.

See how it grows, see how it grows,

I love my friends and they love me,

There’s more than enough for a family of

Love, love, love.

There’s a Big Red Heart

(Tune: It’s a Small World)

There’s a big red heart down inside of me,

(Draw heart shape in air, then point to chest)

There’s a big red heart no one else can see.

(Cover eyes with hands)

It is filled to the brim with love from within,

(Spread arms)

And now I give it to you.

(Point to another person)

Love

Love, love, it’s all around,

(gesture left, then right)

It will grow with you,

(slowing move arms outwards)

Show it, tell it,

(hug self, then hold hands out, palms up)

Make it part of you.

(point to others)

Counting Valentines

Valentines, valentines, how many do I see?

Valentines, valentines, count them with me.

I have red ones, orange ones, yellow ones, two

I have green ones, purple ones, and some that are blue.

Valentines, valentines, how many do I see?

Count them with me! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,….

My Valentine Heart

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)

Be My Valentine

(tune: Mary Had a Little Lamp)

You’re a very special

Friend of mine

Friend of mine.

You’re a special

Friend of mine,

Be my valentine!

Five Big Valentines

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 are none.

Valentine Fingerplay

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.

I’m a Little Valentine

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.

To My Valentine

If apples were pears

And peaches were plums

And the rose had a different name

If tigers were bears

And fingers were thumbs

I’d love you just the same.

I’ll Send You One Valentine

I’ll send you one valentine, that’s what I’ll do.

I’ll send you one valentine, and maybe two!

I’ll send you two valentines, wait and see.

I’ll send you two valentines, and maybe three!

I’ll send you three valentines, from the best store,

I’ll send you three valentines, and maybe more!

I’ll send you four valentines, that’s what I’ll do.

But on each one, I will write, “I Love you!”

Valentine

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?

I’ll Make a Valentine

(tune: London Bridge)

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.

Be My Valentine

(tune: 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!

Valentines Say I love You

(tune: London Bridge)

Valentines say I love you

I love you, I love you.

Valentines say I love you.

Yes I really do

I’ve Got a Big Red Heart

(tune: 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.

Yes, This is a Special Day

(tune: Oh Dear What Can the Matter be?)

Yes, yes, this is a special day,

Yes, yes, this is a special day.

I can give hearts to my friends.

H-E-A-R-T

(tune: 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!

I’ll Make a Valentine

(tune: London Bridge)

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.

Three Valentines

(tune: 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 your mail for you

I’ll put them in the mail for you

Pink and red and blue.

Yes I do

(tune: 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!

All the Time

(tune 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

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Friday, January 2, 2015

Valentine's songs and fingerplays

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