Twinkle Twinkle Little Star was written by Jane and Ann Taylor, though it is unclear which sister wrote it. The poem was set to music in 1860. It has since been widely published in nursery rhyme books and referenced in other works, such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The rhyme explores humanity's relationship with and perspective on the vast universe through the metaphor of a twinkling star. It presents the perspective of a wondering observer who does not understand what a star is but finds comfort and guidance in its small spark of light.

1. Twinkle-Twinkle Little
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2. What I Learned…
 Twinkle-Twinkle, Little Star is Jane and Ann Taylor
 There was much debate about which sister actually wrote the poem.
This is why both of the sisters names is generally listed.
 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star was set to music by J. Green by in1860.
 This fist verse has often been parodied’. One example is from the
Mad Hatter’s Song in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: “Twinkle,
twinkle, little bat!”
 This rhyme has served as a means with which people have used to
explore and relate to the universe. It also has served as a means to
show how the universe can impact one’s emotions.

3. Different Versions
The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
When blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
Then the traveller in the dark,
Thanks you for your tiny spark,
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.
In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep,
For you never shut your eye,
'Till the sun is in the sky.
As your bright and tiny spark,
Lights the traveller in the dark,--
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
The Annotated Mother Goose: Nursery Rhymes Old and New
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
When blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
When the traveller in the dark,
Thanks you for your tiny spark,
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.
In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep,
For you never shut your eye,
'Till the sun is in the sky.
As your bright and tiny spark,
Lights the traveller in the dark,--
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.

4. Different Visual Versions