Bedtime Stories for Ages 0-4
Classic bedtime stories perfectly suited for children ages 0-4.
Hickory Dickory Dock
A playful mouse scampers up a clock as it chimes one, then runs back down.
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
A familiar body-parts rhyme with steady repetition for sing-along play.
Little Jenny Wren
A gentle scene of Jenny Wren by the shed, wagging her tail and nodding along.
The Mouse Ran Up the Clock
A playful clock rhyme as a little mouse scampers up and down.
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
A curious cat visits London and the Queen, then startles a tiny mouse.
Clap Handies
A gentle clapping rhyme welcoming dad home to his little one
If You're Happy and You Know It
A sing-along action rhyme with claps, stomps, and a cheerful hurray
Old Woman Under a Hill
A gentle rhyme about an old woman who still lives under a hill
Two Little Birds
Two little birds on a hill play a gentle fly-and-return game.
Doctor Fell
A short rhyme about a strong feeling you cannot explain, said plainly.
Ring a Ring o' Roses
A simple circle rhyme with roses, sneezes, and a playful tumble
Ride Away, Ride Away
A gentle riding rhyme with a kitten and puppy, visiting grandmother.
Mary Had a Little Lamb
A gentle rhyme about Mary and her lamb visiting school together
Hector Protector
A playful rhyme about Hector in green meeting the Queen and King
Little Tommy Tucker
A gentle rhyme about Tom Tucker, supper, and simple questions to ponder
I Saw a Ship A-Sailing
A playful ship at sea filled with sweets, silk sails, and a quacking captain
Little Robin Redbreast
A playful chase as Robin perches in a tree and teases a climbing cat
Rock-a-bye, Baby
A gentle cradle rhyme with a noble father, a queenly mother, and a royal drumbeat.
To Market, To Market
A bouncy trip to the market and back with a playful trot rhythm
Cushy Cow
A gentle plea to a pretty cow, with promises of silk and silver
Old Woman, Old Woman
A playful back-and-forth of hearing, kindness, and a gentle kiss
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
A gentle rowing rhyme with playful animal surprises and sing-song repeats
Five Little Monkeys
Playful monkeys jump on the bed, with a doctor’s firm, funny refrain
Pease Porridge Hot
A simple rhyme about porridge in a pot, hot or cold, and very old.
Blow, Wind, Blow!
A breezy mill-and-bakery rhyme that ends with warm morning rolls
Little Miss Muffet
A cozy snack is interrupted when a spider appears beside Miss Muffet.
I Like Little Pussy
A gentle rhyme about playing kindly with a warm-coated kitten
Little Betty Blue
A gentle rhyme about Betty finding a way to replace a lost shoe
Doctor Foster
A rainy trip to Gloucester and a puddle too deep to forget
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
A curious garden rhyme with silver bells, shells, and maids in a row
Little Bo-Peep
A gentle rhyme about Bo-Peep searching for her sheep and their tails
Lavender Blue
A gentle rhyme of lavender and rosemary, shared work, and warmth
The Man in the Moon
A playful tumble from the moon leads to a wrong turn and a surprising bite.
Little Jack Horner
A cozy corner moment with Christmas pie, a plum, and proud delight.
The House That Jack Built
Buttons
A playful street-cry rhyme about pretty buttons for sale in the city
Three Blind Mice
A classic rhyme about three blind mice and a surprising chase
A, B, C
A simple sing-along that practices the alphabet from A to Z.
Curly Locks
A playful invitation to rest, sew, and enjoy strawberries with cream.
The Queen of Hearts
A playful rhyme about stolen tarts, a royal scolding, and a promise to behave
See-Saw, Margery Daw
A playful see-saw rhyme about Jacky, work, and a penny a day
The Three Kittens
Three kittens lose, find, soil, and wash their mittens in a playful rhyme
Diddle Diddle Dumpling
A playful verse about a little boy and mismatched stockings
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
A simple counting rhyme about a black sheep and three bags of wool
This Little Piggy
A playful piggy counting rhyme with a market trip and a wee-wee-wee home.
Bye, Baby Bunting
A gentle family scene of everyone busy, wrapping baby in a warm skin
Ride a Cock-Horse
A playful ride to Banbury Cross to see what Tommy can buy
Lady-bird, Lady-bird
A gentle rhyme about a ladybird hurrying home as danger nears
Hey Diddle Diddle
Playful moon-jump whimsy with a cat, a fiddle, and a laughing dog
Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son
A brisk rhyme about Tom, a stolen pig, and the consequences that follow
The Boy and the Filberts
A boy learns to let go of “too much” and solve a simple, sticky problem.
Little Boy Blue
A gentle rhyme about a little shepherd boy and farmyard mischief
Jack Jingle
A playful rhyme about a young apprentice, a spoiled horseshoe, and a sizzling surprise
Ding, Dong, Bell
A playful bell rhyme about a cat in a well and being kind
Jack and Jill
Two children climb a hill for water, tumble down, and get gentle help.
Old Chairs to Mend
A playful street-cry rhyme about mending chairs and selling old clothes
How Do You Do?
A friendly greeting rhyme that shares warm check-ins with neighbors and cousins.
What Are Little Boys Made Of?
Playful rhyme comparing what little boys and girls are made of
I Love Sixpence
A playful counting rhyme about coins, spending, and bringing some home
Baby Bunting
A gentle family rhyme about errands, care, and wrapping baby warmly.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
A playful farm song with animal sounds and steady, repeatable lines
Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee
Two friends quarrel, then a huge crow scares them into peace
Saturday, Sunday
A gentle weekend rhyme about fixing hair and a promised gold ring
Peter Piper
A playful tongue-twister about pickled peppers and a missing peck
Wee Willie Winkie
A playful night watchman dashes through town, checking on children.
Old King Cole
A cheerful king calls for his pipe, bowl, and three lively fiddlers
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
A playful circle song about morning routines like washing up and going to school
Little Tom Tucker
A gentle rhyme about Tom Tucker singing for supper and simple questions
Handy Pandy
A playful little rhyme about treats from the shop and happy hopping.
The Tortoise and the Hare
A steady tortoise keeps going while a speedy hare learns to be humble.
The Mice in Council
Mice plan for safety from a cat, and face the hardest part of brave ideas
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
A gentle starry rhyme of wonder, light, and a traveler guided at night
Pat-a-Cake
A playful baking rhyme with patting dough, a marked initial, and a warm oven treat.
Three Wise Men of Gotham
A playful rhyme about wise men sailing in a bowl and what happens next
Yankee Doodle
A playful town visit on a pony, with a feathered cap and a silly name
Itsy Bitsy Spider
A tiny spider climbs, rain falls, sun returns, and the climb begins again.
Lucy Locket
A brief rhyme about a lost pocket, a found surprise, and a simple little detail.
Polly, Put the Kettle On
A cozy tea-time rhyme with repeated lines and a simple coming-and-going twist
Hot Cross Buns
A simple street-cry rhyme about cross-topped buns and pennies
Green Gravel
A gentle rhyme of green grass, kind maids, and names written in ink
The Hares and the Frogs
Timid hares learn courage when even frogs startle and dash away
The Cat and the Mouse
A little mouse races through a farm chain to win back her tail
The Oak and The Reed
A proud oak and a bending reed face a fierce wind by the river
Cross Patch
A cozy fireside rhyme about latching up, spinning, and inviting neighbors in
The North Wind and the Sun
A gentle fable about strength, warmth, and winning hearts without force
A Apple Pie
Alphabet actions build a playful chain around a tempting apple pie
Humpty Dumpty
A well-known rhyme about a fall and helpers who cannot fix it.
Dame Trot
A gentle chat between Dame Trot and her cat, with a playful question
Goosey, Goosey, Gander
A playful stairway rhyme with a wandering goose and a quick consequence
Monday's Child
A gentle rhyme linking each weekday to a child’s special quality
London Bridge
A playful chant about rebuilding London Bridge with different materials
Simple Simon
A silly chain of mishaps as Simple Simon tries one thing after another
Ten in the Bed
A playful counting rhyme as children roll over in bed, one by one.
Georgy Porgy
A quick, playful rhyme about Georgy Porgy and what happens when he runs away
The Carter Stuck in the Mud
A stranded carter learns to work wisely before asking for help.
The Owl and the Pussy-cat
A tender sea journey, a wedding ring, and a moonlit dance of love
The Plane Tree
Two travelers rest in cool shade and learn quiet gratitude
Mother Goose: Simple Simon
A gentle chain of silly mix-ups as Simple Simon tries and learns
The Fox and the Grapes
A hungry fox reaches for grapes and learns to face disappointment honestly
Hark, Hark! The Dogs do Bark
Dogs bark as beggars arrive, showing a playful contrast of clothes
Old Mother Hubbard
A playful chain of errands as a dog surprises Mother Hubbard each time
Sing a Song of Sixpence
A playful courtly rhyme with a surprising pie and singing blackbirds
The Bundle of Sticks
A father shows his quarreling sons how staying united keeps them strong.
The Lion and the Unicorn
A lively rhyme about a lion and a unicorn vying for a crown
Peter, Peter, Pumpkin-Eater
A short, bouncy rhyme about Peter, a wife, and a pumpkin shell hideaway.
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
A playful counting rhyme with simple actions, from shoes to doors and dinner.
Daffy-down-dilly
A gentle arrival rhyme with bright clothes and simple town imagery
Apple Pie ABC
A playful alphabet rhyme where each letter asks for a taste of pie
Jack Sprat
A playful couple shares a meal, each eating what the other will not.
Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
A tiny rhyme about a shoe-house, many children, and a brisk routine
The Wind
A simple rhyme about how each wind direction changes the day
The Three Little Kittens
Kittens lose their mittens, make things right, and celebrate together
The Story of Miss Moppet
A kitten tries a clever trick on a teasing mouse, with gentle consequences
Phoebus and Boreas
Sun and Wind test strength on a traveler, and gentle warmth wins.
The Milkmaid and the Milk-Pail
A milkmaid’s bright daydream tumbles when her pail tips on the road
The Wheels on the Bus
A sing-along bus ride with wheels, doors, wipers, horn, and loving voices.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Three goat brothers cross a bridge, outsmart a troll, and reach sweet grass
Rain, Rain, Go Away
A gentle chant asking rain to leave and the warm sun to stay