If I Was a Horse
Author(s): Sophie Blackall
Kids' Reading Guide 2023/24 | CBCA Shortlist 2024 | Picture Books
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 I was a horse, I would gallop all day. I could go anywhere I want . . . 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.
Product Information
Sophie Blackall has illustrated more than fifty books, including Finding Winnie, for which she won the Caldecott Medal, and the New York Times Best Illustrated books Big Red Lollipop and The Baby Tree, which she also wrote. Sophie also won the Caldecott Medal for Hello Lighthouse, which was shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of the Year. Sophie was born and raised in Australia, and now lives in Brooklyn with her family. In 2022 Sophie was appointed as a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant service to children's literature.
General Fields
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- : Lothian Children's Books
- : Lothian Children's Books
- : 0.3
- : 31 August 2023
- : 264mm x 262mm x 264mm
- : books
Special Fields
- : Sophie Blackall
- : Hardback
- : Sophie Blackall
- : [E]
- : 32
- : YBCS