What Are Little Boys Made Of? (Nursery Rhyme)

Summary


"What Are Little Boys Made Of?" is a short nursery rhyme that playfully answers one of childhood's most charming questions. Boys, it turns out, are made of snips, snails, and puppy-dogs' tails, while girls are crafted from sugar, spice, and everything nice. With its bouncy rhythm and memorable contrasts, this beloved rhyme captures a lighthearted, whimsical view of childhood that has made children giggle and grown-ups smile for generations.


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What are little boys made of?
What are little boys made of?
Snips, snails
And puppy-dogs’ tails
That’s what little boys are made of

What are little girls made of?
What are little girls made of?
Sugar and spice
And everything nice
That’s what little girls are made of.


Credits

Ririro is the in-house pen name for Ririro.com, dedicated to bringing well-loved nursery rhymes, poems, and stories to readers online for free. "What Are Little Boys Made Of?" is one of the most recognised English nursery rhymes, with roots tracing back to early 19th-century Britain, appearing in print as early as 1820.