When Daddy Was a Little Boy
When Daddy Was a Little Boy
by Alexander Raskin
Ages 6–10
A dad tells his little daughter Sasha true, funny stories from his own childhood: how he tamed a dog, bit the professor, was always late, failed to learn German and was teased at school. A gentle classic about mistakes, feelings and growing up.
- Author
- Alexander Raskin
- Age
- Ages 6–10
- Type
- Short Stories, Humour, Classic
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Ponytale Books
- In India
- Available
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