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Jack Sprat

Quick Answer

A tiny rhyme about a couple with opposite tastes—one eats no fat, the other eats no lean—and together they finish the meal. A sweet verse about complementing each other.

Why This Story Works for Bedtime

Very short and cozy, with a simple ‘teamwork’ feeling. It’s an easy goodnight reminder that differences can fit together kindly.

Story at a Glance

RECOMMENDED AGES

2-7 years

READING TIME

1 min

THEMES
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Story Synopsis

“Jack Sprat” is a miniature nursery rhyme with one clear idea. Jack can’t eat fat; his wife can’t eat lean. But between the two of them, they “lick the platter clean.” It’s a funny, tidy way of saying that people can have different preferences—and still work well together. For bedtime, it’s quick and gentle, and it can open a soft conversation: “What are you good at? What am I good at? How do we help each other?”

Story Excerpt

Jack Sprat Could eat no fat, His wife could eat no lean; And so, Betwixt them both, They licked the platter clean.

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In One Glance

Jack Sprat is a very short nursery rhyme about a couple with opposite eating preferences—one avoids fat and the other avoids lean. Together they finish the meal, suggesting that differences can complement each other. It’s a quick bedtime verse with a simple teamwork message.

Frequently Asked Questions

A couple with opposite tastes who still make a good team.

Ages 2–7.

Yes—very short and gentle.

Different strengths and preferences can fit together.