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Cross Patch

Quick Answer

A tiny cozy rhyme: “Cross-Patch” draws the latch, sits by the fire, spins, drinks a cup, and calls the neighbors in. A warm little picture of togetherness.

Why This Story Works for Bedtime

It’s short, rhythmic, and comforting—like a one-breath bedtime poem that signals ‘settle in and feel safe.’

Story at a Glance

RECOMMENDED AGES

3-8 years

READING TIME

1 min

THEMES
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Story Synopsis

“Cross Patch” is a short nursery rhyme that feels like a warm evening at home. The latch is drawn, the fire is lit, and someone sits down to spin by the hearth. There’s a cup to drink, and then the simple joy of calling neighbors in. It’s less a story and more a cozy snapshot—perfect as a gentle ending line before lights out.

Story Excerpt

Cross-Patch, draw the latch, Sit by the fire and spin; Take a cup, and drink it up, Then call your neighbours in.

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In One Glance

“Cross Patch” is a brief nursery rhyme about settling by the fire, sipping a cup, and inviting neighbors in. It creates a calm, homey mood in just a few lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

A cozy rhyme about sitting by the fire, having a drink, and calling neighbors in.

No—it's warm and gentle.

Ages 2–6.

Read it slowly and then say, “Now our house is quiet and cozy too.”