Mama's VoiceBeauty, wealth, and all that's grand, Without wisdom, like shifting sand, So learn and grow, dear child, each day, In knowledge find your shining way.
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12 favoritesTwinkle, twinkle, little star
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are! Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky.
Open Letter Page Baa, baa, black sheepBaa, baa, black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes, marry, have I, Three bags full;
Open Letter Page Humpty Dumpty sat on a wallHumpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; All the King's horses, and all the King's men Cannot put Humpty Dumpty together again.
Open Letter Page Jack and Jill went up the hillJack and Jill went up the hill, To fetch a pail of water; Jack fell down, and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after.
Open Letter Page Mary had a little lambMary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow; And everywhere that Mary went The lamb was sure to go.
Open Letter Page Row, row, row your boatRow, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream.
Open Letter Page London Bridge is broken downLondon Bridge is broken down, Dance over my Lady Lee; London Bridge is broken down, With a happy lady.
Open Letter Page Old MacDonald had a farmOld MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O.
Open Letter Page Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cakePat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, Baker's man! So I do, master, As fast as I can.
Open Letter Page Three blind mice! See how they runThree blind mice! See how they run! They all ran after the farmer's wife, Who cut off their tails with a carving knife. Did you ever see such a thing in your life
Open Letter Page Simple Simon met a piemanSimple Simon met a pieman, Going to the fair; Says Simple Simon to the pieman, "Let me taste your ware."
Open Letter Page Little Miss MuffetLittle Miss Muffet Sat on a tuffet, Eating of curds and whey; There came a big spider,
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Panchatantra by Vishnu SharmaStreams from mountains flow, Into rivers that grow. Pennies saved each day, Wealth grows in this way.
Read RhymeElders have said, wise and clear, Any task with strategy near, Cannot be done by strength alone, But through clever plans, victory is shown.
Read RhymeOne who helps many, day by day, Is the one who should stay. Birds fill their beaks, it's true, But the wise do much more too.
Read RhymeKindness to kin, needy, and friends, Is where a true life begins and ends. What's the use of life so vast, If kindness isn't there to last?
Read RhymeA small stream with little rain, Overflows again and again. A mouse with few grains in sight, Is satisfied, feels delight.
Read RhymeA person of limited mind, Is content with little he can find. But one who shines, like a banner bright, Makes his family's name a light.
Read RhymeLike rain clouds moving high and low, Bringing comfort as they go, Virtuous people rare and kind, Ease the suffering of humankind.
Read RhymeA mother who bears a great soul, A teacher who makes others whole, Is revered by scholars far and near, Held in respect, love, and cheer.
Read RhymeIn the wood of oak tree, Fire hides where none can see. People step and walk on by, But if it blazed, they wouldn't try.
Read RhymeJust like wood with fire inside, A person's strength can sometimes hide. If they don't show what they can do, Respect may fade and pass them too.
Read RhymeSpeak only where it's right, Where your words can shine bright. Like red on white, clear to see, Speak wisely, and let your voice be.
Read RhymeThe essence of wisdom, pure and true, Is knowing others by what they do. Changes in appearance and movements so clear, Signals and gestures, conversation near.
Read RhymeLooks and expressions reveal the mind, With these clues, understanding you'll find. Through all these signs, both big and small, We grasp the thoughts behind them all.
Read RhymeThree kinds of folks seek a land so bright, Where golden flowers gleam in the light. Brave hearts, wise minds, and those who serve, Find their way to wealth with a steady curve.
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