Christmas Gifts by Carolyn Wells

Ten Christmas presents standing in a line; / Robert took the bicycle, then there were nine. / Nine Christmas presents ranged in order straight; / Bob took the steam engine, then there were eight. / Eight Christmas presents -- and one came from Devon; / Robbie took the jackknife, then there were seven. / Seven Christmas presents direct from St. Nick's; / Bobby took the candy box, then there were six. / Six Christmas presents, one of them alive; / Rob took the puppy dog, then there were five. / Five Christmas presents yet on the floor; / Bobbin took the soldier cap, then there were four. / Four Christmas presents underneath the tree; / Bobbet took the writing desk, then there were three. / Three Christmas presents still in full view; / Robin took the checker board, then there were two. / Two Christmas presents, promising fun, / Bobbles took the picture book, then there was one. / One Christmas present -- and now the list is done; / Bobbinet took the sled, and then there were none. / And the same happy child received every toy, / So many nicknames had one little boy.