Little Miss Muffet
Quick Answer
Little Miss Muffet sits eating curds and whey when a big spider surprises her and she runs away. A tiny rhyme with a quick ‘startle’ moment—easy to keep gentle with a reassuring voice.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It’s very short and can be used to practice “startle → soothe”: you read the surprise softly, then immediately add comfort. Great for kids who like quick rhymes, but watch for spider fears.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
3-7 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
Little Miss Muffet is a classic two‑line scene: a girl is quietly eating, a spider appears beside her, and she runs away frightened. That’s the whole moment—simple and memorable. At bedtime, keep the spider part gentle and follow with reassurance: “It was just a surprise, and she’s safe now.”
Story Excerpt
Little Miss Muffet, She sat on a tuffet, Eating of curds and whey; There came a big spider, And sat down beside her, And frightened Miss Muffet away.
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In One Glance
Little Miss Muffet is a short nursery rhyme where a girl is startled by a spider and runs away. It’s brief and best read with a reassuring, gentle tone for bedtime—especially if a child is sensitive to bugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
A girl is eating when a spider surprises her, and she runs away.
It has a quick startle, but it’s over instantly; read it softly and reassure.
Ages 2–6 (or older if they enjoy classic rhymes).
Swap “spider” for a ‘silly bug,’ or add: “The spider scuttled away to find a leaf.”