Three Wise Men of Gotham
Quick Answer
A silly nonsense rhyme: three âwiseâ men go to sea in a bowl. If the bowl were stronger, the song would be longer. Quick and giggly.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Itâs tiny and humorousâperfect for a light laugh without stimulating too much. Then you can settle right back into quiet.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-6 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
âThree Wise Men of Gothamâ is a miniature nonsense rhyme. It imagines three âwiseâ men sailing to sea in a bowlâan absurd picture that feels like a childâs imagination. The last line adds a wink: if the bowl had been stronger, the song would have been longer. At bedtime, this kind of nonsense can be oddly soothing because it has no tension. Itâs just a quick, funny image. Read it once, let your child picture a bowl-boat on calm waves, and then drift into your goodnight routine.
Story Excerpt
Three wise men of Gotham Went to sea in a bowl; If the bowl had been stronger My song had been longer.
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In One Glance
This short nonsense rhyme imagines three men going to sea in a bowl and jokes that if the bowl were stronger, the song would be longer. Itâs playful, quick, and easy to use as a bedtime chuckle.
Frequently Asked Questions
A silly rhyme about three men sailing in a bowl.
Noâit's pure nonsense and fun.
Ages 2â6.
After reading, invite one quiet question: âWhat would your bowl-boat look like?â then lights low.