If I Was a Horse

(Hardback)

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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 Medallist Sophie Blackall through this riotous day in the life of a child who imagines their life as a horse. Sophie's delightful text and resonant illustrations that feature a giant horse in familiar settings offer a visual feast, a grand dose of joy and a celebration of the real power of imagination to help us navigate the world.

Author Bio

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.