The Mouse Ran Up the Clock
Quick Answer
A short, playful rhyme about a mouse climbing a clock and the clock chiming—perfect for bedtime because it’s rhythmic, predictable, and easy to repeat softly as a calming chant.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Repetition signals safety. When you repeat a tiny pattern with a gentle voice, children’s brains relax into “I know what comes next,” which supports settling and sleep.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
1-4 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
A little mouse sees a tall clock and decides to scamper up. Just as it reaches the top, the clock rings out—tick, tock, chime! Startled but not harmed, the mouse darts back down. The charm is in the simple loop: climb, chime, scurry. Children can join in with sound effects or finger movements, then you can slow it down to a whisper as bedtime arrives. It’s a tiny story-moment that feels like a lullaby: familiar, rhythmic, and safe.
Story Excerpt
Dickory, Dickory, Dock! The mouse ran up the clock, The clock struck one, The mouse ran down, Dickory, Dickory, Dock!
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In One Glance
The Mouse Ran Up the Clock is a short rhyme about a mouse climbing a clock and being surprised by the chime. The predictable pattern and simple sounds make it easy to repeat, act out, and use as a calming bedtime chant.
Frequently Asked Questions
A mouse climbs a clock, hears it chime, and scurries back down—simple and rhythmic.
They’re similar in theme, but you can treat this one as an even shorter, simpler version for bedtime.
Ages 0–5, especially for toddlers who love repetition.
Whisper the chime, trace the “climb” on your child’s arm, and end with a quiet “down to sleep.”