Humpty Dumpty
Quick Answer
Humpty Dumpty sits on a wall, has a great fall, and even all the kingâs men canât put him back together. A famous short rhyme with a simple âoopsâ moment.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Very short and familiarâeasy 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
Story Synopsis
âHumpty Dumptyâ is one of the best-known nursery rhymes. Humpty sits on a wall, takes a tumble, and canât be put back together even by all the kingâs helpers. Itâs quick, memorable, and a little dramaticâwithout 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
âHumpty Dumptyâ is a short nursery rhyme about Humpty falling from a wall and not being able to be put back together. Itâs familiar, quick, and can lead to a gentle bedtime conversation about care and help.
Frequently Asked Questions
A character falls from a wall and canât be put back together.
Not reallyâit's a simple rhyme with a dramatic âfallâ moment.
Ages 2â6.
End with reassurance: âWeâre safe in bed, and tomorrow is a new day.â