Book Series · 6 Books

If I Had a... Books

In order from If I Had a Unicorn to If I Had an Octopus.

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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$1495

Book #3 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

If I Had a Unicorn

By Gabby Dawnay, Alex Barrow (Illustrator)

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

32 pages· 316 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

Hardcover

In reading order

If I Had a... Series

6 books · Published 2016–2023

#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?

#5 in Series

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$1498

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!

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.

Series

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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.

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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.