Wee Willie Winkie
Quick Answer
A classic bedtime rhyme about Wee Willie Winkie running through the town in his nightgown, tapping on windows and asking if children are in bed because it’s past eight o’clock.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It’s literally a ‘time for bed’ rhyme—short, rhythmic, and easy to recite as a bedtime cue.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-6 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
“Wee Willie Winkie” is a traditional bedtime rhyme. In just a few lines, it paints a cozy picture: a little character in a nightgown runs up and down stairs, knocks at windows, and calls out to check if children are tucked into bed because it’s past eight o’clock. It’s more mood than story—like a gentle nighttime patrol. Many families use it as a bedtime signal: read it softly, then follow with your own routine—brush teeth, a hug, a blanket, and lights low.
Story Excerpt
Wee Willie Winkie runs through the town, Up stairs and down stairs, in his nightgown, Rapping at the window, crying through the lock: "Are the children in their beds, for it's past eight o'clock."
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In One Glance
“Wee Willie Winkie” is a short bedtime rhyme about a nightgown-wearing character running through town, tapping at windows, and asking if children are in bed. It’s a calm, rhythmic cue for winding down.
Frequently Asked Questions
A bedtime rhyme where a character checks if children are in bed because it’s past eight.
No—it's cozy and gentle.
Ages 1–6.
Use it as your ‘final cue’—read it, then dim the lights and tuck in.