When Tiny Was Tiny

by Cari Meister, Rich Davis (Illustrator)

Overview

When Tiny was a puppy, he fit inside a shoe. He fit in a bag, and he even fit in a pocket. Then Tiny grew, and now he is too big for his doghouse. He is too big to lick his friend's face—yuck! Young readers will enjoy this sweet, funny story about a very big dog who was once a tiny puppy. Not since Clifford has a big dog been so appealing!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780141304199
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	09/13/1999
Series:	Tiny: Penguin Young Readers, L1
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	482,144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.15(d)
Lexile:	30L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Cari Meister lives in Excelsior, Minnesota.

Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 1-A dog was once small enough to fit in a shoe-but he soon becomes enormous. No matter-child and pup were best friends when Tiny was tiny, and they still are. The story is told through simple, repetitive vocabulary that's just right for very beginning readers. Davis's whimsical cartoon illustrations set on stark white backgrounds add humorous touches as the dog becomes gigantic. The few words per double-page spread will appeal to children intimidated by a lengthy text. The combination of endearing pup and bespectacled, astonished-looking child result in a winning choice for new readers.-Lori Haas Weaver, Montmorency County Public Libraries, Atlanta, MI Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

Meister (Tiny's Bath, p. 303) records the continuing adventures of the misnamed Tiny, and the results will captivate new readers. The narrator, Tiny's owner, chronicles the development of his beloved pet, comparing the period when Tiny was a relatively small puppy to his current massive, fully grown state. Many humorous details emerge as Tiny masters new skills, including running fast and learning tricks. Meister's compact sentences and the manageable vocabulary ease the transition to reading alone; the recurrence of key words aids in recognition and builds confidence, while the antics of Tiny will keep interest at a peak. Davis's brightly colored, ebullient illustrations, with their comic-book energy, expertly convey the camaraderie between owner and dog. (Picture book. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews