Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee
Quick Answer
Two silly characters plan a battle over a spoiled rattleâbut a huge crow flies by and scares them so much they forget the fight. A tiny comic verse about how quarrels can disappear fast.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Itâs short and funny with a quick âconflict â calmâ resolution. Great at bedtime because it ends with the argument simply melting away.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
3-7 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
âTweedle-dum and Tweedle-deeâ is a playful verse that starts like a dramatic story and then deflates into comedy. Tweedle-dum says Tweedle-dee ruined his nice new rattle, so they decide they must fight. But before anything happens, a âmonstrous crowâ swoops past. The surprise frightens both would-be heroes so thoroughly that they forget what they were angry about. Itâs a tiny reminder that some conflicts arenât as big as they feelâand that a change of focus can cool down a quarrel. At bedtime, itâs a great âresetâ rhyme: a small laugh and then peace.
Story Excerpt
Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee Resolved to have a battle, For Tweedle-dum said Tweedle-dee Had spoiled his nice new rattle. Just then flew by a monstrous crow, As big as a tar barrel, Which frightened both the heroes so, They quite forgot their quarrel.
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In One Glance
In this short comic verse, Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee plan to fight over a damaged rattle. A big crow flies by and scares them, and they forget their quarrel. Itâs a quick lesson in how easily arguments can dissolve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two characters plan a battle over a rattle, but a crow scares them and they forget the fight.
Noâit's meant to be funny, not frightening.
Ages 3â7.
After reading, ask: âWhat helps you forget an argument?â and end with a calm hug.