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Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee

Quick Answer

Two silly characters plan a battle over a spoiled rattle—but 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

It’s short and funny with a quick ‘conflict → calm’ 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

THEMES
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Story Synopsis

“Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee” 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 ‘monstrous crow’ swoops past. The surprise frightens both would-be heroes so thoroughly that they forget what they were angry about. It’s a tiny reminder that some conflicts aren’t as big as they feel—and that a change of focus can cool down a quarrel. At bedtime, it’s a great ‘reset’ 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. It’s 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.

No—it's meant to be funny, not frightening.

Ages 3–7.

After reading, ask: “What helps you forget an argument?” and end with a calm hug.