Little Jack Horner Lyrics

A short traditional English nursery rhyme, in print by 1725, about a boy who pulls a plum from his Christmas pie and declares "what a good boy am I!" Best for ages 2–6. Its brevity and strong end-rhymes (corner/Horner, pie/I) make it one of the easiest first rhymes for toddlers to recite independently, which gives them an early, confidence-building sense of mastery over language. The simple scene is also a gentle conversation starter about feelings — pride, treats, and patience. Pair the recitation with a thumb motion ("pulled out a plum") to add a fine-motor beat that helps anchor the words in memory. For why these tiny verses do so much developmental work, see [why nursery rhymes matter for brain development](/blog/why-nursery-rhymes-matter-for-brain-development) and our list of the [best nursery rhymes for toddlers](/blog/best-nursery-rhymes-for-toddlers).

Little Jack Horner,
Sat in the corner,
Eating his Christmas pie.
He put in his thumb,
And pulled out a plum,
And said "What a good boy am I!"