What If?

Written and illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

What if a beach ball's journey changes everything?

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32 pages· ~410L

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Bookroo's summary

A boy kicks a beach ball into the ocean, sparking a series of events with multiple outcomes. As two seals play with the ball, a third seal arrives, seeking friendship. Each choice leads to a different story, exploring the endless possibilities of 'what if.' Dive into this enchanting tale where every decision shapes a new adventure, inviting young readers to imagine the myriad paths life can take.

From the publisher

MULTIPLE STORIES . . . MULTIPLE STORIES. A story about choices from the “Queen of theConcept Book.”–The Horn Book WHAT IF a boy found a beach ball and kicked it into the ocean? WHAT IF two seals found it and began to play? WHAT IF a third seal appeared on the beach looking for a friend? In this spare and deceptively simple book, Laura Vaccaro Seeger shows us the same story with three different outcomes, each highlighting the possibility in possibilities.Youngest children will enjoy this visit to the beach and the chance to guess what happens when different choices are made. What If? is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children’s Book of the Year. This title has Common Core connections.

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