Tall Man and the Twelve Babies

A tall tall man has twelve babies to look after in his tiny tiny apartment. It's not surprising that one day there is trouble when the front door slams shut and the tall tall man is stuck on one side with the girls, while on the other side are the boys, with the keys …

In a big, big city,

In a tiny, tiny apartment,

Lived a tall, tall man …

And twelve babies.

All the boys were called Alistair.

All the girls were called Charlene.

A variation of the old woman who lived in a shoe – this is a funny, loving, offbeat story – where everything ends up as it should be. With broad and hilarious appeal, it might have special resonance for a family where there are twins or triplets or more. Parents know that more than one baby can often feel like 12 …