multilingual storytelling

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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About this song

“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is a great option for multilingual storytimes in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

It is easy to follow because it has popular versions in all three languages.

Associated movements (for example, opening and closing fingers to represent the stars) attract the attention of infants and older children alike.

Find below a short version of the lyrics in each language. Note that several variations exist, depending on your preferences or goals.

Lyrics in English

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

Lyrics in Portuguese

Brilha, brilha, estrelinha!
Quero ver você brilhar
Lá no alto, lá no céu,
Num desenho de cordel.
Brilha, brilha, estrelinha!
Baila, linda bailarina!

Lyrics in Spanish

Estrellita, ¿dónde estás?
Me pregunto qué serás.
En el cielo y en el mar,
un diamante de verdad.
Estrellita, ¿dónde estás?
Me pregunto qué serás…