Curly Locks
Quick Answer
A cheerful nursery rhyme about a little child with curly locksâoften playful, bouncy, and made for singing. Itâs a classic âcharacter rhymeâ that focuses on sound and repetition.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Itâs light and affectionate. The sing-song cadence can calm little ones, especially when you slow it down and turn it into a soft lullaby.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-6 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
âCurly Locksâ is a short nursery rhyme centered on a child with curly hair. Like many traditional verses, the charm comes from rhythm and familiar phrasing rather than a big plot. Children enjoy the friendly address and the musical repetition, and parents often use it as a quick interlude between longer stories. At bedtime, it can be read gently as a âcomfort rhymeââa small, warm moment that keeps the mood soft and safe.
Story Excerpt
Curly locks! curly locks! wilt thou be mine? Thou shalt not wash dishes, nor yet feed the swine; But sit on a cushion, and sew a fine seam, And feed upon strawberries, sugar, and cream!
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In One Glance
âCurly Locksâ is a brief nursery rhyme about a child with curly hair. Itâs designed for sound and repetition, not a complex storyline. The playful cadence makes it easy for young children to memorize and for parents to use as a calm, familiar bedtime verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
A short, playful rhyme focused on a child with curly hair and a sing-song rhythm.
Noâit's sweet and gentle.
Ages 2â6.
Read it slowly like a lullaby and let your child echo the last word of each line.