Little Polly Flinders is a traditional nursery rhyme or children’s song with origins in English folklore.
The rhyme is straightforward and tells the story of a little girl named Polly Flinders, who is sitting among the cinders (ashes) and warming her toes.
Her mother then discovers her in this state and punishes her for ruining her new clothes.
The rhyme is often accompanied by a sing-song melody, making it a popular choice for young children.
Like many nursery rhymes, Little Polly Flinders may not have a clear and specific origin, but it has been passed down through generations as a part of oral tradition.
It is often used as a lighthearted way to teach children about behavior and consequences.
Lyrics for Little Polly Flinders
Little Polly Flinders
Sat among the cinders
Warming her pretty little toes!
Her mother came and caught her,
And whipped her little daughter,
For spoiling her nice new clothes.
