Diddle Diddle Dumpling
Quick Answer
A short, quirky nursery rhyme about a child and a missing shoe. Itâs a little slice of old folk verseâodd, catchy, and easy to repeat.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Itâs brief and rhythmic. Because itâs slightly silly, it can lighten the mood and end the night with a small smile.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
1-6 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
âDiddle Diddle Dumplingâ is a traditional nursery rhyme that feels like a tiny snapshot: a child is called home, and something about their shoes is âwrongââone shoe on and one shoe off. The rhyme doesnât explain everything, which is part of its charm: itâs playful sound, quick imagery, and repetition. At bedtime, it works as a fast, familiar verseâespecially fun if your child likes silly little mysteries and wordplay.
Story Excerpt
Diddle diddle dumpling, my son John, Went to bed with his breeches on, One stocking off, and one stocking on; Diddle diddle dumpling, my son John.
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In One Glance
âDiddle Diddle Dumplingâ is a short traditional rhyme with a quirky image of a child returning home with one shoe on and one shoe off. Itâs more about rhythm and sound than story explanation. Itâs easy to repeat and works well as a quick bedtime verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
A quick nursery rhyme about a child coming home with one shoe on and one shoe off.
Noâjust quirky and playful.
Ages 1â6.
Whisper the last line to turn it into a calming âsleepyâ rhyme.