Diddle Diddle Dumpling and Little Boy Blue

The video features two nursery rhymes. The first rhyme is about a boy named John who goes to bed with one shoe on and one shoe off. The second rhyme is about Little Boy Blue, who is supposed to look after sheep and cows but is found asleep under the hay. Both rhymes highlight themes of sleep and responsibility.

What does the phrase 'Little little dumpling' refer to?

Describe the situation of 'My son John went to bed with the stockings'.

Explain the imagery used in 'The sheep's in the Meadow, the cows in the corn.'

What is the significance of 'Where is the boy who looks after?' in the context of the rhyme?

What does 'The sheep, he's under the hay, start fast asleep.' convey about the boy's role?