Dickory Dock

Hickory, dickory dock!
The mouse ran up the clock;
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickory, dickory dock!

Walter Crane

Walter Crane was an English artist and book illustrator, considered to be one of the most prolific and influential children's book creators of his generation. Born on August 15, 1845, and passing away on March 14, 1915, he was part of the Arts and Crafts movement and is known for his innovative contributions to children's literature. His work often combined art and poetry, aiming to educate and delight young readers.

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This way, that way, forward, back,
Swings the pendulum to and fro,
Always regular, always slow.
Grave and solemn on the wall,--
Hear it whisper! hear it call!
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Tick-tack! tick-tack!
White old face with figures black!
So when dismal, stormy days
Keep him from his out-door plays,
Most that he cares for is to sit
Watching, always watching it.
And when the hour strikes he thinks,--
(A dear, wise head has the little Ginx!)
"The clock strikes one,
The mice ran down!"

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This way, that way, forward, back!
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Diccora Dogium.

Dickory dickory dock,
The mouse ran up the clock,
The clock struck one,
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Diccora diccora dogium,
Ascendit mus horologium.
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Little Dick And The Clock

When Dicky was sick
    In the night, and the clock,
As he listened, said "Tick-
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He said that it said,
    Every time it said "Tick,"
It said "Sick," instead,
    And he heard it say "Sick!"
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He said it said "Sick-
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And he tried to see then,
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Yet he heard it again -
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You poor little Dick-
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Have you got the hick-
    Atties? Hi! send for Doc
To hurry up quick
    Atty - quick-atty - quock,
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Hey Diddle Diddle

Hey diddle diddle! the cat and the fiddle,
The cow skipt over the moon;
The little dog laughed to see the fine sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.

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Ding Dong Bell

Ding dong bell!
Pussy's in the well!
Who put her in?
Little Tommy Lin.
Who pulled her out?
Little Tommy Stout.
What a naughty boy was that
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Who ne'er did any harm,
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Hush-A-By Baby

Hush-a-by baby on the tree-top,
When the wind blows the cradle will rock;
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Down comes baby, cradle and all!

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