If I Was the Sunshine
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

If I Was the Sunshine

By Julie Fogliano, Loren Long (Illustrator)

Explore the poetic dance of relationships through nature's lens.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 762 ratings
48 pages· 209 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a poetic journey where nature mirrors the bonds we share. Through enchanting verses, discover how sunshine greets the day and winter whispers to spring. This tale captures the essence of love and connection, inviting readers to ponder the beauty of relationships. What if the world around us spoke the language of the heart?

From the publisher

A breathtaking picture book about the relationships we share from New York Times bestselling storytellers Julie Fogliano and Loren Long in the tradition of The Runaway Bunny and Guess How Much I Love You. if i was the sunshine and you were the day i’d call you hello! and you’d call me stay if you were the winter and i was the spring i’d call you whisper and you’d call me sing… Through clever, thought-provoking verse and warmly evocative art, New York Times bestsellers Julie Fogliano and Loren Long explore the awe-inspiring nature of relationships, love, and connection.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
209
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about natureBooks about familyBooks about science and natureBooks about animalsBooks about relationships
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Simple, poetic narrative with beautiful illustrations.

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Publication
Published
May 7, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481472432

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