The Owl and the Pussy-cat
Quick Answer
A whimsical poem where an Owl and a Pussy-cat sail away in a pea-green boat, share honey, buy a ring, and celebrate a sweet, silly wedding under the moon.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It’s musical, gentle, and dreamy, with moonlight, waves, and cozy humor. Perfect for bedtime because it feels like a lullaby.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
4-8 years
READING TIME
3 min
Story Synopsis
“The Owl and the Pussy-cat” is a classic nonsense poem that feels like a warm nighttime song. An Owl and a Pussy-cat set sail in a pea-green boat, carrying honey to nibble and money in a bag. Under the stars, the Owl sings a love song to the Pussy-cat, and everything is calm, moonlit, and a little magical. They travel to faraway places, meet quirky characters, and decide to get married. To do it properly, they buy a ring, find someone to perform the ceremony, and celebrate with simple joy. The charm isn’t in suspense—it’s in the language: playful images, gentle repetition, and the feeling of drifting on the sea at night. For ages 4–8, it’s a lovely bedtime read-aloud. You can slow down the rhythm, emphasize the soft nighttime pictures, and let the poem end like a small, happy sigh.
Story Excerpt
The Owl and the Pussy - cat went on an adventure together, sailing out to sea in a beautiful, pea - green boat. For their journey, they packed some sweet honey for a treat, and plenty of money for their travels, all wrapped up neatly. As the stars began to twinkle in the night sky, the Owl looked up and took out his small guitar. He began to sing a sweet song to his dear friend. “ Oh, lovely Pussy - cat, oh Pussy - cat, my…
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In One Glance
The Owl and the Pussy-cat is a whimsical bedtime poem where two unlikely friends sail in a pea-green boat under the stars. They share honey, sing songs, buy a ring, and celebrate a joyful wedding. The dreamy nighttime imagery and playful rhythm make it soothing for young children.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Owl and a Pussy-cat sail at night and celebrate a sweet, silly wedding.
Ages 4–8.
Yes—dreamy, musical, and gentle.
No—just playful nonsense and cozy moonlight.