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Lavender Blue

Quick Answer

A sweet traditional rhyme-song with the refrain “Lavender’s blue.” It’s gentle, affectionate, and rhythmic—more like a lullaby than a plot-driven story.

Why This Story Works for Bedtime

It’s literally lullaby-shaped: repeated lines, soft imagery, and a cozy, loving tone. Great for winding down fast.

Story at a Glance

RECOMMENDED AGES

3-7 years

READING TIME

1 min

THEMES
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Story Synopsis

Lavender Blue is an old rhyme that feels like a lullaby. It repeats simple, comforting lines and uses soft colors and sounds to create a calm mood. Rather than telling a big story, it offers gentle affection—like someone singing quietly while tucking a child in. At bedtime, you can read or hum it slowly, and even invite your child to whisper the repeated line with you. The rhythm is the comfort.

Story Excerpt

Lavender blue and rosemary green, When I am king you shall be queen; Call up my maids at four o'clock, Some to the wheel and some to the rock, Some to make hay and some to shear corn, And you and I will keep ourselves warm.

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In One Glance

Lavender Blue is a traditional nursery rhyme that works like a lullaby: short lines, repetition, and a warm, affectionate tone. It’s best used to soothe and settle a child at bedtime rather than to follow a complex plot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Una rima tradicional tipo arrullo con frases repetidas y suaves.

No exactamente; es más una canción tranquila.

Entre 0 y 5 años.

Léela o tararéala despacio; la repetición ayuda a relajarse.