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The Boy Who Cried Wolf: Aesop Fable

October 29, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Boy Who Cried Wolf The Boy Who Cried Wolf is...

Frère Jacques

July 16, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories Frère Jacques Lyrics Overview Frère Jacques is a traditional French nursery rhyme, best known...

The Farmer in the Dell

June 25, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Farmer in the Dell The Farmer in the Dell The...

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London Bridge is Falling Down

June 4, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 London Bridge is Falling Down London Bridge is falling down,Falling down,...

Little Miss Muffet

May 28, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Little Miss Muffet Little Miss Muffetsat on a tuffet, eating...

This Little Piggy Went to Market

May 21, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 This Little Piggy This Little Piggy Went to Market This...

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

May 14, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is one of...

Book cover of Mary Had a Little Lamb nursery rhyme

Mary Had a Little Lamb | Classic Nursery Rhyme for Kids

May 7, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Mary had a Little Lamb Mary had a little lamb,Its fleece...

Incy Wincy Spider

April 9, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Incy Wincy Spider Classic Nursery Rhyme for Kids with Audio &...

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Why Reading Aloud is Crucial for Your Child’s Development

January 21, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories Reading aloud to your child might seem like a simple, everyday activity, but its...

Hickory Dickory Dock

November 20, 2024

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Hickory Dickory Dock Hickory Dickory Dock is a playful rhyme about...

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Monkey Business | Fun & Creative Activities for Kids

November 5, 2024

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Monkey Business Monkey Business celebrates mischief and carefree fun. Monkey Business...