If I Was a Horse by Blackall, Sophie

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER!​ ★ "Charming and whimsical visual surprises are found throughout the impeccably designed pages...An exquisite equine fantasy, this encourages imaginations to giddyup and run wild and free."--Booklist, starred review
A gift for any child with an unbridled imagination, this bestseller from award-winning creator Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of life as a horse. And with a cover adorned with glitter, this romp really sparkles!

If you were a horse, what would you do? Could you fit in your clothes? Would you give your little sister a ride? Would your brother even notice?

Gallop along with two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall through this riotous day in the life of a child who imagines their life as a horse. What ensues are uproarious, resonant episodes that feature a giant horse in familiar settings offering both a visual feast, a grand dose of joy, and a celebration of the real power of imagination to help us navigate the world.

Author: Sophie Blackall
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/03/2023
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780316510981
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 522417 / If I Was a Horse


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 08/14/2023
Booklist 08/01/2023 pg. 59
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2023 pg. 46
School Library Journal 10/01/2023 pg. 70
Shelf Awareness 10/13/2023
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2024 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Sophie Blackall is the bestselling and two-time Caldecott medal-winning artist behind Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear, Hello, Lighthouse and Farmhouse. She is also the proprietor of Milkwood, a creative retreat for children's book makers. She lives between Brooklyn and a farm in upstate New York.