When Daddy was a Smallie!
A rhyming peek at Daddy's own childhood.
About this book
Believe it or not, Daddy was not always a big, strong man. He was once a tiny tot just like you. This rhyming poem follows Smallie Daddy through his secrets: a squirrel and a snail that followed him everywhere, animal sounds on all fours, and a balloon ride into the air. Short, warm, and funny.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Neha Mitra & Goral Ajmera |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Kindergarten |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 8 pages, 190 words, 2 minutes |
| Categories | Rhyming, Story Time |
| Interactive features | Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Draw Your Doodle activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read When Daddy was a Smallie! with your child
Children love the idea that grown-ups were once small, and this poem plays with that wonder from the first line. Each short verse gives your child a funny picture of Smallie Daddy: his mischief, his animal friends, his balloon ride. Read it slowly and let your child laugh at each surprise, then ask what they think Daddy was like as a little boy. Rhyming poems like this build a feel for sound and rhythm, and the short verses make it easy to read again tomorrow night. It is a sweet last book before sleep.
Talk about it together
- What do you think Daddy looked like when he was tiny?
- What animal sounds can you make, just like Smallie Daddy?
- If you floated away on a balloon, where would you go?
Inside the book
Believe it or not, Daddy was not always a big, strong man. He was once a tiny tot just like you. This rhyming poem shares his secrets, one short verse at a time: his mischief, his squirrel and snail, his outdoor games, and his balloon ride.
Children gain a feel for rhyme and rhythm, and a warm surprise: grown-ups were once small too. It is short, funny, and easy to make the last book of the night.
From the book: “Believe it or not, Daddy wasn't always a big, strong man. He was once a tiny tot just like you!”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
It is written for ages 5 to 7 years, and also for ages 3 to 5 years.
Is this book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Draw Your Doodle activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
8 pages, 190 words, about 2 minutes of reading time.
Is this book a poem?
Yes. It is a rhyming poem about Daddy's own childhood, written in short verses that are easy to read aloud.
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