If I Was a Horse

Written by Sophie Blackall

Imagine life as a horse. Can you fit in your clothes or give your sister a ride?

3.8 Goodreads · 994 ratings

32 pages· 109 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~500L· AR ~3.3 · ~0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

A child's imagination runs wild, transforming into a horse for a day. Can they fit in their clothes or give their sister a ride? Join this whimsical journey through familiar settings, celebrating the power of imagination to navigate the world.

From the publisher

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.

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