Book Series · 6 Books

If I Had a... Books

In order from If I Had a Dinosaur to If I Had a Crocodile.

The If I Had a... series is a set of 6 picture books by Gabby Dawnay, published between 2016 and 2023. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1498

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016

If I Had a Dinosaur

By Gabby Dawnay, Alex Barrow (Illustrator)

A girl dreams of a dinosaur as the perfect pet, sparking imaginative adventures.

32 pages

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Summary: A little girl dreams of the ultimate pet—a real dinosaur. Her imagination runs wild as she envisions riding it to school and accommodating its colossal needs. As she drifts to sleep, her dreams blur with reality, hinting at a magical surprise. What happens when imagination feels real?

The complete set

If I Had a... Series

6 books · Published 2016–2023

Series

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$1498

If I Had a Dinosaur

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016

A girl dreams of a dinosaur as the perfect pet, sparking imaginative adventures.

Series

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$1498

If I Had a Sleepy Sloth

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

A girl discovers life's joys with a slow-paced sloth companion.

#3 in Series

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$1495

If I Had a Unicorn

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

What if your perfect pet was a unicorn with magical surprises?

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$1495

If I Had an Octopus

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2021

A girl imagines the fun of having a clever octopus as a pet.

#5 in Series

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$1398

If I Had a Kangaroo

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Imagine the chaos of having a kangaroo as a pet!

#7 in Series

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$1498

If I Had a Crocodile

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Imagine life with a crocodile as a pet—fun, games, and unexpected surprises await!

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Common Questions

How many books are in the If I Had a... series?

There are 6 books in the If I Had a... series. It began with If I Had a Dinosaur in 2016, and the newest book, If I Had a Crocodile, was published in 2023.