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To market, to market (Nursery Rhyme)

Summary

This nursery rhyme follows a repetitive and rhythmic pattern as it describes trips to the market to purchase various items such as animals and baked goods, eventually returning home. Each verse centers on a different item, like a 'fat pig,' 'plum cake,' or 'small chick,' emphasizing a theme of routine and the joy of simple errands. The use of onomatopoeic sounds like 'jiggety-jig' and 'jiggety-jog' adds a playful musicality, making it engaging for young children. The rhyme highlights familiar daily activities, encouraging children to explore sounds, rhythm, and the concept of going out and coming home, fostering a sense of community and daily life.

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To market, to market, to buy a fat pig,
Home again, home again, jiggety-jig.
To market, to market, to buy a fat hog,
Home again, home again, jiggety-jog.
To market, to market to buy a plum cake,
Home again, home again, market is late.
To market, to market, to buy a plum bun,
Home again, home again, market is done.
To market, to market to buy a fat dog,
Home again, home again, jiggety jog.
To market, to market to buy a small chick,
Home again, home again, jiggety jig.

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