Rhyming Stories for Kids

The Circus Story: Funny Bedtime Story for Toddlers

Story at a glance

This short rhyming poem takes children under the big top to see acrobats, clowns, jugglers and circus animals before the night falls and the show ends. It is a lively, cheerful read-aloud that winds down to a sleepy goodnight, for ages 2–4.

Age
2–4 years
Reading time
3 minutes
Moral
Laughter and imagination make every night a little more magical.
The Circus Story: Funny Bedtime Story for Toddlers

The Circus of Dreams

Have you ever visited a circus so grand?
Where dreams come alive, like castles of sand.

Come join us tonight for a circus story,
Full of giggles and wonder and sparkly glory.

In this little tale, where rhymes abound,
The circus of dreams is where magic is found.

The circus begins with a great big cheer,
In a dreamland where fun is always near.

Under the big top, with colors so bright,
The circus is such a magical sight.

With acrobats, clowns, and animals too,
The circus of dreams is waiting for you.

Illustration 1 from The Circus Story: Funny Bedtime Story for Toddlers

Where wonders and marvels and surprises unfold,
The show in the tent is a sight to behold.

The ringmaster calls, and the show begins,
In this happy circus, where everyone wins.

A clown with a nose that is round and red
Juggles ten pies and a hat on his head.

He slips on a banana and lands with a plop,
And the children all giggle and can’t seem to stop!

The dreamland of fun is a magical place,
Where hearts start to flutter and little feet race.

With every act, a new tale to share,
The circus of dreams is beyond compare.

A gentle gray elephant dances so slow,
She twirls on her tiptoes and bows to the show.

From juggling acts to flying high,
The trapeze artists swing up to the sky.

The dreamland is filled with laughter and joy,
A circus for every girl and boy.

The rhymes and the music take you away,
To a place where imagination holds sway.

As the night falls and stars appear,
The circus of dreams brings one last cheer.

Illustration 2 from The Circus Story: Funny Bedtime Story for Toddlers

The lights grow dim and the big top is still,
The animals rest by the quiet green hill.

With dreams in their hearts, they bid goodnight,
The clowns and the acrobats, tucked in tight.

This tale is a treasure for you to keep,
In dreams of the circus, as you fall asleep.

In the heart of the night, under the moon,
Our circus story ends far too soon.

A tale to tell, a story so bright,
Now close your eyes, and sleep tight. Goodnight!

Questions about this story

What do children see in The Circus Story?

Acrobats, clowns, juggling acts, flying performers and animals under a brightly colored big top.

Is The Circus Story good for toddlers?

Yes. It is a short, bouncy rhyme with simple pictures that young children aged 2 to 4 enjoy.

How long does The Circus Story take to read?

It is about 260 words and takes roughly 2 minutes to read aloud.

The Kids Story Team

Writes calm, kind stories for The Kids Story, made to be read aloud at bedtime.

Related Stories