Classic Nursery Rhymes Stories
Beloved rhymes with rhythm and repetition that children remember easily. Ideal for the youngest listeners and for winding down fast.
Hickory Dickory Dock
A playful mouse scampers up a clock as it chimes one, then runs back down.
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
A familiar body-parts rhyme with steady repetition for sing-along play.
Little Jenny Wren
A gentle scene of Jenny Wren by the shed, wagging her tail and nodding along.
The Mouse Ran Up the Clock
A playful clock rhyme as a little mouse scampers up and down.
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
A curious cat visits London and the Queen, then startles a tiny mouse.
Clap Handies
A gentle clapping rhyme welcoming dad home to his little one
If You're Happy and You Know It
A sing-along action rhyme with claps, stomps, and a cheerful hurray
Old Woman Under a Hill
A gentle rhyme about an old woman who still lives under a hill
Two Little Birds
Two little birds on a hill play a gentle fly-and-return game.
Doctor Fell
A short rhyme about a strong feeling you cannot explain, said plainly.
Ring a Ring o' Roses
A simple circle rhyme with roses, sneezes, and a playful tumble
Ride Away, Ride Away
A gentle riding rhyme with a kitten and puppy, visiting grandmother.
Mary Had a Little Lamb
A gentle rhyme about Mary and her lamb visiting school together
Hector Protector
A playful rhyme about Hector in green meeting the Queen and King
Little Tommy Tucker
A gentle rhyme about Tom Tucker, supper, and simple questions to ponder
I Saw a Ship A-Sailing
A playful ship at sea filled with sweets, silk sails, and a quacking captain
Little Robin Redbreast
A playful chase as Robin perches in a tree and teases a climbing cat
Rock-a-bye, Baby
A gentle cradle rhyme with a noble father, a queenly mother, and a royal drumbeat.
To Market, To Market
A bouncy trip to the market and back with a playful trot rhythm
Cushy Cow
A gentle plea to a pretty cow, with promises of silk and silver
Old Woman, Old Woman
A playful back-and-forth of hearing, kindness, and a gentle kiss
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
A gentle rowing rhyme with playful animal surprises and sing-song repeats
Five Little Monkeys
Playful monkeys jump on the bed, with a doctor’s firm, funny refrain
Pease Porridge Hot
A simple rhyme about porridge in a pot, hot or cold, and very old.
Blow, Wind, Blow!
A breezy mill-and-bakery rhyme that ends with warm morning rolls
Little Miss Muffet
A cozy snack is interrupted when a spider appears beside Miss Muffet.
I Like Little Pussy
A gentle rhyme about playing kindly with a warm-coated kitten
Little Betty Blue
A gentle rhyme about Betty finding a way to replace a lost shoe
Doctor Foster
A rainy trip to Gloucester and a puddle too deep to forget
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
A curious garden rhyme with silver bells, shells, and maids in a row
Little Bo-Peep
A gentle rhyme about Bo-Peep searching for her sheep and their tails
Lavender Blue
A gentle rhyme of lavender and rosemary, shared work, and warmth
The Man in the Moon
A playful tumble from the moon leads to a wrong turn and a surprising bite.
Little Jack Horner
A cozy corner moment with Christmas pie, a plum, and proud delight.
The House That Jack Built
Buttons
A playful street-cry rhyme about pretty buttons for sale in the city
Three Blind Mice
A classic rhyme about three blind mice and a surprising chase
A, B, C
A simple sing-along that practices the alphabet from A to Z.
Curly Locks
A playful invitation to rest, sew, and enjoy strawberries with cream.
The Queen of Hearts
A playful rhyme about stolen tarts, a royal scolding, and a promise to behave
See-Saw, Margery Daw
A playful see-saw rhyme about Jacky, work, and a penny a day
The Three Kittens
Three kittens lose, find, soil, and wash their mittens in a playful rhyme
Diddle Diddle Dumpling
A playful verse about a little boy and mismatched stockings
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
A simple counting rhyme about a black sheep and three bags of wool
This Little Piggy
A playful piggy counting rhyme with a market trip and a wee-wee-wee home.
Bye, Baby Bunting
A gentle family scene of everyone busy, wrapping baby in a warm skin
Ride a Cock-Horse
A playful ride to Banbury Cross to see what Tommy can buy
Lady-bird, Lady-bird
A gentle rhyme about a ladybird hurrying home as danger nears
Hey Diddle Diddle
Playful moon-jump whimsy with a cat, a fiddle, and a laughing dog
Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son
A brisk rhyme about Tom, a stolen pig, and the consequences that follow
Little Boy Blue
A gentle rhyme about a little shepherd boy and farmyard mischief
Jack Jingle
A playful rhyme about a young apprentice, a spoiled horseshoe, and a sizzling surprise
Ding, Dong, Bell
A playful bell rhyme about a cat in a well and being kind
Jack and Jill
Two children climb a hill for water, tumble down, and get gentle help.
Old Chairs to Mend
A playful street-cry rhyme about mending chairs and selling old clothes
How Do You Do?
A friendly greeting rhyme that shares warm check-ins with neighbors and cousins.
What Are Little Boys Made Of?
Playful rhyme comparing what little boys and girls are made of
I Love Sixpence
A playful counting rhyme about coins, spending, and bringing some home
Baby Bunting
A gentle family rhyme about errands, care, and wrapping baby warmly.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
A playful farm song with animal sounds and steady, repeatable lines
Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee
Two friends quarrel, then a huge crow scares them into peace
Saturday, Sunday
A gentle weekend rhyme about fixing hair and a promised gold ring
Peter Piper
A playful tongue-twister about pickled peppers and a missing peck
Wee Willie Winkie
A playful night watchman dashes through town, checking on children.
Old King Cole
A cheerful king calls for his pipe, bowl, and three lively fiddlers
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
A playful circle song about morning routines like washing up and going to school
Little Tom Tucker
A gentle rhyme about Tom Tucker singing for supper and simple questions
Handy Pandy
A playful little rhyme about treats from the shop and happy hopping.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
A gentle starry rhyme of wonder, light, and a traveler guided at night
Pat-a-Cake
A playful baking rhyme with patting dough, a marked initial, and a warm oven treat.
Three Wise Men of Gotham
A playful rhyme about wise men sailing in a bowl and what happens next
Yankee Doodle
A playful town visit on a pony, with a feathered cap and a silly name
Itsy Bitsy Spider
A tiny spider climbs, rain falls, sun returns, and the climb begins again.
Lucy Locket
A brief rhyme about a lost pocket, a found surprise, and a simple little detail.
Polly, Put the Kettle On
A cozy tea-time rhyme with repeated lines and a simple coming-and-going twist
Hot Cross Buns
A simple street-cry rhyme about cross-topped buns and pennies
Green Gravel
A gentle rhyme of green grass, kind maids, and names written in ink
Cross Patch
A cozy fireside rhyme about latching up, spinning, and inviting neighbors in
A Apple Pie
Alphabet actions build a playful chain around a tempting apple pie
Humpty Dumpty
A well-known rhyme about a fall and helpers who cannot fix it.
Dame Trot
A gentle chat between Dame Trot and her cat, with a playful question
Goosey, Goosey, Gander
A playful stairway rhyme with a wandering goose and a quick consequence
Monday's Child
A gentle rhyme linking each weekday to a child’s special quality
London Bridge
A playful chant about rebuilding London Bridge with different materials
Simple Simon
A silly chain of mishaps as Simple Simon tries one thing after another
Ten in the Bed
A playful counting rhyme as children roll over in bed, one by one.
Georgy Porgy
A quick, playful rhyme about Georgy Porgy and what happens when he runs away
Hark, Hark! The Dogs do Bark
Dogs bark as beggars arrive, showing a playful contrast of clothes
Old Mother Hubbard
A playful chain of errands as a dog surprises Mother Hubbard each time
Sing a Song of Sixpence
A playful courtly rhyme with a surprising pie and singing blackbirds
The Lion and the Unicorn
A lively rhyme about a lion and a unicorn vying for a crown
Peter, Peter, Pumpkin-Eater
A short, bouncy rhyme about Peter, a wife, and a pumpkin shell hideaway.
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
A playful counting rhyme with simple actions, from shoes to doors and dinner.
Daffy-down-dilly
A gentle arrival rhyme with bright clothes and simple town imagery
Apple Pie ABC
A playful alphabet rhyme where each letter asks for a taste of pie
Jack Sprat
A playful couple shares a meal, each eating what the other will not.
Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
A tiny rhyme about a shoe-house, many children, and a brisk routine
The Wind
A simple rhyme about how each wind direction changes the day
The Wheels on the Bus
A sing-along bus ride with wheels, doors, wipers, horn, and loving voices.
Rain, Rain, Go Away
A gentle chant asking rain to leave and the warm sun to stay