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If I Was a Horse

Written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher Hachette Book Group Imprint Little, Brown BFYR ISBN

9780316510981

If I Was a Horse

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9780316510981J

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of a child imagining life as a horse. And with a book jacket 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.



Full-color illustrations were made using a combination of traditional and digital media, including watercolor, gouache, pencil, fabric, and wallpaper, and assembled in Procreate and Photoshop.
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Praise & Reviews

K-Gr 2-A whimsical picture book that embarks on a journey of imagination. The story follows a child's imaginative transformation into a horse, where they envision all the possibilities being a horse would bring. The lyrical text is deceptively simple. While it seems to just be about being a horse, the story really opens the readers' minds to all the wonders of their imagination. Blackall's expressive art is the real star of the book. The mixed-media illustrations infuse the text with a sense of play and wonder. VERDICT A wonderful reminder of the power of imagination and a launching point for story hour discussions.-V. Lynn Christiansenα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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