Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son
Quick Answer
A quick nursery rhyme about Tom, who steals a pig and runs awayâthen is caught and punished. Itâs a short âwarning rhymeâ with a mischievous beat.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Best as a very short rhyme for older preschoolers when read lightly. You can soften the ending by focusing on the idea: taking things that arenât ours leads to consequences.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-6 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
âTom, Tom, the Piperâs Sonâ is a traditional rhyme with a tiny, fast story. Tom steals a pig, runs away, and the rhyme ends with him being caught and punished. Itâs often used as a quick reminder about honesty and not taking what belongs to someone else. At bedtime, it works best read in a gentle tone, followed by a calm sentence like, âIn our home, we ask before we take.â
Story Excerpt
Tom, Tom, the piper's son, Stole a pig, and away he run, The pig was eat, And Tom was beat, And Tom ran crying down the street.
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In One Glance
This short nursery rhyme tells of Tom, who steals a pig and tries to run away, but is caught and punished. Itâs a brief cautionary verse about not taking what isnât yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
A short rhyme where Tom steals a pig, runs away, and gets caught.
Not really, but it includes âpunishment,â so itâs best read gently.
Ages 3â6.
Keep it light and add a reassuring line about honesty and asking first.