Daffy-down-dilly
Quick Answer
A tiny, singable rhyme introducing ‘Daffy-down-dilly’ arriving in town in bright clothes—like a cheerful little character marching into a picture book.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Very short and light. It’s perfect as a quick bedtime ‘hello-goodnight’ verse, especially for toddlers who like repetition.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-7 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
“Daffy-down-dilly” is a one-line nursery rhyme that feels like a friendly postcard. A character named Daffy-down-dilly comes to town wearing a yellow petticoat and a green gown. That’s it—and that’s the charm. With toddlers and preschoolers, tiny verses like this act like a soft reset: one bright image, one rhythm, then done. You can whisper it, clap it, or pair it with a goodnight routine—“Daffy’s in town, and now it’s time for sleep.” Because it’s so short, it also works as a first rhyme for memory practice.
Story Excerpt
Daffy-down-dilly has come to town, In a yellow petticoat, and a green gown.
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In One Glance
Daffy-down-dilly is an ultra-short nursery rhyme that introduces a character arriving in town wearing bright clothes. Its main purpose is rhythm and imagery, making it an easy bedtime verse for very young children and a simple first rhyme to memorize.
Frequently Asked Questions
A tiny rhyme about a character coming to town in bright clothes.
Ages 2–5.
Yes—very short and gentle.
Whisper it as part of a routine or repeat it for comfort and memory practice.