Dame Trot
Quick Answer
Dame Trot chats with her cat, asking if Puss can catch a rat or mouse in the dark. The cat answers with a simple âPurr.â A sweet little dialogue rhyme.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Itâs quiet and conversationalâperfect for bedtime voices. Kids love call-and-response, and the âpurrâ ending feels soothing.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-6 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
âDame Trotâ is a tiny rhyme that sounds like a bedtime chat. Dame Trot sits down with her cat and asks a simple question: can Puss catch a rat or a mouse in the dark? The cat doesnât argue or explainâjust answers with a calm âPurr.â Itâs short, sweet, and easy to read in gentle voices.
Story Excerpt
Dame Trot and her cat Sat down for to chat; The Dame sat on this side. And Puss sat on that. "Puss," says the Dame, "Can you catch a rat Or a mouse in the dark?" "Purr," says the cat.
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In One Glance
âDame Trotâ is a short rhyme where Dame Trot asks her cat if it can catch a rat or mouse in the dark, and the cat replies with a purr. Itâs a soft, dialogue-style verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brief chat between a woman and her cat.
Ages 2â6.
Yesâthe purring ending is soothing.
Have your child âpurrâ the last word with you.