A classic English poem about a naughty Knave who steals the Queen's tarts and learns an important lesson. This nursery rhyme is believed to date back to the 18th century and has been adapted and featured in numerous famous stories over time, including in Alice's Adventures In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Nursery rhymes offer numerous developmental benefits for young children from language and literacy skills to cognitive and social, emotional development. Repetition of these short little rhymes has big impacts on our little ones so no wonder they have stood the test of time.