When I Was Small

Name: When I Was Small
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SKU: 9781772290318
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In When I Was Small by Sara O'Leary, a young boy named Henry curiously asks his mother about what life was like when she was small. She weaves a whimsical tale, sharing enchanting and imaginative stories from her childhood. The book beautifully explores the notion of childhood curiosity and imaginative storytelling, creating a warm and endearing narrative suitable for children.
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When I Was Small

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate enchanting tales of imagination and wonder. It beautifully captures the essence of a child's curiosity and the magic of seeing the world from a pint-sized perspective. The gentle and whimsical storytelling, paired with delightful illustrations, makes it a delightful choice for both reading to young ones and for early readers to enjoy themselves.

When I Was Small

Curious little Henry from the award-winning books When You Were Small and Where You Came From has a new question for his mother in this charming new picture book. "What was it like when you were small?" he asks. His mother proceeds to describe her adventures to him, all about when she was little - very little!

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Age range 5 to 9

The third book in the critically acclaimed, award-winning series from powerhouse talents Julie Morstad and Sara O'Leary is now available in paperback! Curious little Henry from the award-winning books When You Were Small and Where You Came From has a new question for his mother in this charming new picture book. "What was it like when you were small?" he asks. His mother proceeds to describe her adventures to him, all about when she was little - very little!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

When I Was Small, by Sara O'Leary, has been praised for its delightful and whimsical portrayal of childhood through imaginative storytelling and delicate illustrations. The book engages children with charming anecdotes of a mother's "small" adventures, like wearing a daisy as a sun hat and swimming in a birdbath. Reviewers appreciated its unique perspective, focusing on the parent's past and the cosy, dreamlike quality of both the narrative and art, making it a perfect read for curious and imaginative young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772290318

Publisher: Simply Read Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Simply Read Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Julie Morstad

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Sara O'Leary is a playwright, fiction writer, and literary journalist. She teaches Writing for Children and Screenwriting at Concordia University in Montreal.

Julie Morstad is an award-winning illustrator and fine artist known for her surreal, whimsical work. Illustrator of numerous children's books, including Singing Away the Dark and When You Were Small and its two sequels Where You Came From and When I Was Small, Julie has exhibited her work in galleries, animated two music videos with her brother, filled up stacks of sketchbooks, and made countless pots of soup and many loaves of bread. She lives in Vancouver with her family.