The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Big Boy Day

Listen to Attie read her poem ...
I'm feeling like a big boy
I used my big boy cup
I put my trousers on myself
I did my buttons up.

Today I cleaned my own teeth
I tidied up my toys
I ate up all my breakfast
today I'm a BIG boy!

About the Writer


Attie Lime

Attie writes and performs poetry for children, and owns a poetry parrot called Marjorie. Attie's first collection for children will be published by Otter-Barry Books in 2025.