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Humpty Dumpty

Quick Answer

Humpty Dumpty sits on a wall, has a great fall, and even all the king’s men can’t put him back together. A famous short rhyme with a simple ‘oops’ moment.

Why This Story Works for Bedtime

Very short and familiar—easy to read and then move straight into the bedtime routine. It can open a gentle talk about being careful and asking for help.

Story at a Glance

RECOMMENDED AGES

2-6 years

READING TIME

1 min

THEMES
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Story Synopsis

“Humpty Dumpty” is one of the best-known nursery rhymes. Humpty sits on a wall, takes a tumble, and can’t be put back together even by all the king’s helpers. It’s quick, memorable, and a little dramatic—without being scary. At bedtime, you can read it softly and add a reassuring note: falls happen, and we learn to be careful and kind.

Story Excerpt

Humpty-Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty-Dumpty had a great fall; Threescore men, and threescore more, Cannot place Humpty-Dumpty as he was before.

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In One Glance

“Humpty Dumpty” is a short nursery rhyme about Humpty falling from a wall and not being able to be put back together. It’s familiar, quick, and can lead to a gentle bedtime conversation about care and help.

Frequently Asked Questions

A character falls from a wall and can’t be put back together.

Not really—it's a simple rhyme with a dramatic ‘fall’ moment.

Ages 2–6.

End with reassurance: “We’re safe in bed, and tomorrow is a new day.”