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Star Light Star Bright (Nursery Rhyme)

Summary


"Star Light Star Bright" is a beloved nursery rhyme in which a child spots the first star of the evening and whispers a hopeful wish into the night sky. In just four lines, the poem captures the quiet magic of that breathless moment between day and dark — when anything still feels possible. The gentle, repetitive rhythm makes it easy to recite, and the theme of wishing gives young readers a sense of wonder and personal connection to the world above them.

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Star light, star bright,
First star I see tonight;
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight.

Credits

Ririro is the in-house editorial pen name for Ririro.com, dedicated to bringing timeless nursery rhymes, poems, and short stories to young readers online for free. "Star Light Star Bright" is one of the oldest and most widely recognized English-language nursery rhymes, with roots tracing back to a 19th-century American publication from 1791 onward, passed down through generations of bedtime traditions.

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