Children have been happy by the famous nursery rhyme “Baa Baa Black Sheep” for many years. It tells the story of a black sheep that gives wool to three people: the master, the dame, and a young child who lives down the way. For the benefit of small children, the rhyme is often performed in a simple, reiterated rhythm. Its charming and catchy rhymes have a timeless appeal and play a role in the development of early language skills.