🟠 Troubling Associations / Ambiguous Meaning

This song may be upsetting to some; use with caution. The Muffin Man is widely believed to be about a serial killer, although sources disagree. We recommend you consider carefully before using this song (or its tune) in storytime.

You can read more in these articles:

• Was ‘Muffin Man’ Song a Warning to Kids About 16th-Century Serial Killer?.
• No, the Muffin Man was NOT a 16th Century Serial Killer. 

💚 Suggested replacement song:

• Mary Had a Little Lamb (same structure; familiar, beloved tune).