If I Was a Horse
Sophie Blackall
(Author)
Description
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.
Product Details
Price
$18.99
$17.66
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
October 03, 2023
Pages
32
Dimensions
10.1 X 10.1 X 0.5 inches | 1.0 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780316510981
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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.
Reviews
Praise for Farmhouse:
A 2022 KIRKUS BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK
A 2022 SLJ BEST BOOK
A HORN BOOK FANFARE
A 2022 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK
A 2022 BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK
A 2022 WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK
A 2022 NYTIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK
AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2022
A 2022 BOOKLIST EDITORS' CHOICE
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST KIDS' BOOKS OF 2022
2023 ALSC NOTABLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
2023 CCBC CHILDREN'S CHOICES LIST
2023 BANK ST COLLEGE BEST BOOKS
*"A lovely, tender reimagination of people in a long-past time and place."--Kirkus, starred review
*"A love letter to the joys of country living and family life as well as the importance of treasuring the past and all its stories."--School Library Journal, starred review
*"The tale's strong sense of place undergirds Blackall's witness to the way environments change over time and stories survive long after material objects disappear, in a thoughtful, expertly executed work that looks simultaneously forward and back."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
*"Blackall's illustrations are everything here, incorporating wallpaper, fabrics, and other items scavenged from the house melded together with ink, watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil to create vibrantly layered compositions with a tactile quality."--Horn Book, starred review
* "Genuinely captivating...A meditation on the creative process...Multifaceted and arresting...Irresistible."--Booklist, starred review
"a tender, layered masterpiece that itself deserves to be passed along for generations."--New York Times
*"A sophisticated, openhearted ode to what truly makes a house a home...Vividly realized...."--BookPage, starred review
Praise for Hello Lighthouse: A New York Times Bestseller and Caldecott Winner
* "Blackall's charmingly old-fashioned art style is beautifully matched to this nostalgia-rich story, which imbues an antiquated place with warmth and wonder."L--Booklist, starred review
Praise for Finding Winnie:
A #1 New York Times bestseller and Winner of the 2016 Caldecott Medal
A New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year
"Gorgeously illustrated...[a] delightful telling."--New York Times Book Review
"Exquisite"."--Wall Street Journal
"Delightful...[with] colorful, sweet, gently humorous illustrations...There'll be no neigh-sayers for this one."--Kirkus
*"The sum total is as captivating as it is informative, transforming a personal family story into something universally resonant."--Horn Book, starred review
*"Little ones who love Milne's classic stories will be enchanted by this heartening account of the bear's real-life origins."--Booklist, starred review
*"A perfect melding of beautiful art with soulful, imaginative writing, this lovely story, penned by Colebourn's great-great granddaughter, is ideal for sharing aloud or poring over individually."--School Library Journal, starred review
*"The book strikes a lovely, understated tone of wonder and family pride...[Sophie Blackall] proves that she's equally imaginative at chronicling straight-on reality too."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Detailed and nuanced. . . There's a sensitive heart and sharp eye in the humor here."
--Horn Book
"Throughout this cozy view of longed-for freedoms in childhood, Blackall's signature-style illustrations summon giggles..."--Publishers Weekly
Praise for If I Was a Horse: A Kids' Indie Next List Pick
* "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 whimsical picture book that embarks on a journey of imagination...A wonderful reminder of the power of imagination and a launching point for story hour discussions."
--School Library Journal
A 2022 KIRKUS BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK
A 2022 SLJ BEST BOOK
A HORN BOOK FANFARE
A 2022 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK
A 2022 BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK
A 2022 WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK
A 2022 NYTIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK
AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2022
A 2022 BOOKLIST EDITORS' CHOICE
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST KIDS' BOOKS OF 2022
2023 ALSC NOTABLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
2023 CCBC CHILDREN'S CHOICES LIST
2023 BANK ST COLLEGE BEST BOOKS
*"A lovely, tender reimagination of people in a long-past time and place."--Kirkus, starred review
*"A love letter to the joys of country living and family life as well as the importance of treasuring the past and all its stories."--School Library Journal, starred review
*"The tale's strong sense of place undergirds Blackall's witness to the way environments change over time and stories survive long after material objects disappear, in a thoughtful, expertly executed work that looks simultaneously forward and back."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
*"Blackall's illustrations are everything here, incorporating wallpaper, fabrics, and other items scavenged from the house melded together with ink, watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil to create vibrantly layered compositions with a tactile quality."--Horn Book, starred review
* "Genuinely captivating...A meditation on the creative process...Multifaceted and arresting...Irresistible."--Booklist, starred review
"a tender, layered masterpiece that itself deserves to be passed along for generations."--New York Times
*"A sophisticated, openhearted ode to what truly makes a house a home...Vividly realized...."--BookPage, starred review
Praise for Hello Lighthouse: A New York Times Bestseller and Caldecott Winner
* "Blackall's charmingly old-fashioned art style is beautifully matched to this nostalgia-rich story, which imbues an antiquated place with warmth and wonder."L--Booklist, starred review
* "A delightful bedtime read perfect for one on one sharing."
--School Library Journal, starred review* "It's a jewel of a creation and a gift to those who dream of retreat."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review"I will be surprised if a more exquisite picture book will be published this year...Children will be fascinated..."
--New York Times Book ReviewPraise for Finding Winnie:
A #1 New York Times bestseller and Winner of the 2016 Caldecott Medal
A New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year
"Gorgeously illustrated...[a] delightful telling."--New York Times Book Review
"Exquisite"."--Wall Street Journal
"Delightful...[with] colorful, sweet, gently humorous illustrations...There'll be no neigh-sayers for this one."--Kirkus
*"The sum total is as captivating as it is informative, transforming a personal family story into something universally resonant."--Horn Book, starred review
*"Little ones who love Milne's classic stories will be enchanted by this heartening account of the bear's real-life origins."--Booklist, starred review
*"A perfect melding of beautiful art with soulful, imaginative writing, this lovely story, penned by Colebourn's great-great granddaughter, is ideal for sharing aloud or poring over individually."--School Library Journal, starred review
*"The book strikes a lovely, understated tone of wonder and family pride...[Sophie Blackall] proves that she's equally imaginative at chronicling straight-on reality too."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Detailed and nuanced. . . There's a sensitive heart and sharp eye in the humor here."
--Horn Book
"Throughout this cozy view of longed-for freedoms in childhood, Blackall's signature-style illustrations summon giggles..."--Publishers Weekly
Praise for If I Was a Horse: A Kids' Indie Next List Pick
* "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 whimsical picture book that embarks on a journey of imagination...A wonderful reminder of the power of imagination and a launching point for story hour discussions."
--School Library Journal
