What a beautiful book to make its re-entry into the world! The drawings are wonderfully playful and really lead the imagination.
I look forward to seeing this out in the world again! This book is truly amazing. I think that this book could lead to so much more in the classroom. Students could easily write their own "if" statements.
I can only imagine the creativity and imagination that would be included. I can't wait to use this book in my classroom! A beautiful picture book book that would work wonderfully as a stimulus for creative writing and art work. Dear God, how did I somehow miss this book over the past 25 years? It is an absolutely stunning piece of work and needs to be a part of every child's library! It stretches the imagination with wacky ideas like what would happen if frogs ate rainbows and then turns them into illustrated interpretations of each statement.
You could have so many discussions about different ways to interpret each of these sayings and try to create your own interpretations. Plus the book is almost open-ended, allowing you to think of even more on your own. And again, it just gorgeous. I think my favorites are the dogs as mountains and holding music. Although the toes as teeth is amusing.
They are all just wonderful and a great introduction to surreal art, which is one of my favorite styles. There's a Readers' Guide at the end of this with some explanations as well as other thought-provoking questions. I quite emphatically give this book 5 stars. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me a review copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. LOVED this! I'm definitely going to use it in my Language Arts classroom, I just have to figure out how A deceptively understated book, If With beautiful illustrations and themes, this book is a lesson in slowing down and revisiting the joy and wonderment that made the childhood experience so lovely; I even had to do a double take of the cover halfway through the book!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Sarah Perry is a genius. There is no work of art that has astounded me in recent times as Perry's work.
The book while compels you to imagine, the most noteworthy element of it is how the illustrations are rendered. I doubt this book could have been done so brilliantly in the hands of any other. A book you would feel proud you discovered, observing the delight of those you share this treasure with.
A welcome to the absurd but magically beautiful world of Surrealism. A juxtaposition of illustrations, ideas, and intermedia. A modern day Fluxus event. The interaction between the text and the reader will surely prompt the reader to continue with their own Ifs If skunks made honey If chickens laid lemons.
This will be perfect to prompt children writers to write and illustrate their idea. This is a thought provoking and beautifully imagined book for all ages! As the title suggests, this book will leave you thinking "What if? The illustrations are wonderfully done, and it brings your imagination to life! This book was silly and wonderful, full of interesting scenarios for you to imagine with your children or students.
I imagine this book would make an excellent choice to teach hypotheticals to young ESL students or just to have some fun. It invites you to exercise your imagination and expand upon the amazing things pictured.
If cats could fly If music could be held If ugly were beautiful This is definitely a book I will be buying for the library! This is a beautiful book for dreamers and those who like to explore the thought of if As such it will surprise you, make you want to keep on dreaming creatively and also to explore the world around you - both the natural world as we know it and one that could be.
First of all the book is a teaser since if you don't read the description then there isn't much to tell you about what the story may actually be about. Then again the magic begins if you also pay attention to the cover and notice the details of its illustration. The writing itself is very simple and easy to follow so beginning readers will find this a good book to start reading on.
Each page has only just a few words to explain the thought while the following illustration is what drives home the point in a beautiful visual. And although the words are calming and inspiring it is most definitely the beautiful and brightly colored illustrations that bring it altogether.
Although there are a few illustrations that didn't really stand out to me like the toes, the worms and the zebras, all of the rest of them did and they were charming. I found a few that just had me laughing with the thought.
In the end I have to say I found a new children's book that I like and I cannot wait to find someone to share it with Absolutely ingenious. Illustrations that fill you with every kind of emotion, from laughter, to wonder, to awww A challenge at the end to dream up your own crazy ideas, accompanied by a readers guide explaining the inspiration behind some of the bewildering illustrations.
It took me an inordinate amount of time to figure out how to view this book. My apologies! I am glad I persisted, it is a magical and thought-provoking little read. My children talk like this all day long, if teachers were cats or if I could talk to mongooses. If butterflies were travelling princesses. I love any book that promotes imagination and storytelling, the interactive element is delightful! I would love to own a hard copy one day.
A lovely, thought-provoking book. Very enjoyable and would definitely recommend to parents. Could be good for class discussions. What an inspirational book!
I am only sorry that I missed its original publication because I can visualize the possibilities to use this in the classroom to spark creativity and imagination.
Do you remember when a thought just pops inside your head, like "What if pigs can fly using their curly tails as a propeller? It summons inspiration and creativity. A truly odd and magnificent book. I found the artwork to be amazing and couldn't stop staring at it.
The book was so interesting and I think it would be a great read for any kid. I loved the bizarre "creations" and the art style is gorgeous, some really caught my eye like the space whales and the butterfly hair.
Beautiful illustrated book. My children are aged and loved the silly illustrations. It gave us all a good giggle before bedtime.
A must have for your miniature book worms. Such fantastic illustrations - so clever. I will inspect my toothpaste carefully tonight: check out the image for yourself. This is a beautiful book that I think children would love to explore. There is so much you can talk about in each picture and nothing is quite what it seems. I love the illusions which blur reality and can imagine many different ways that this book could be used across the curriculum to inspire writing, art and creativity. Wonderful nook - don't miss it!
It invites them to see the world in a new way. It gives the perusers things to count and colors to find, questions to ask. Author Sarah Perry hope the book would trigger a smile whether private or shared. The kids might not like it as much, but I was intrigued. It had me thinking like a kid again! My obviously very personal negatives: 1. Who thought of this?! Honestly, I'm curious.
I'm horrified. My hair as mice? Overall, I'd say this is a must read picture book. It stands in line with Robert Munsch's classics, The Hungry Caterpillar, Grandma and the Pirates my personal fave and other wonderful popular books. This book is unique, full of creativity and imagination, and totally thought provoking. We need more books like If Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Getty Publications for this awesome opportunity to pick up this literary classic. Jun 18, Hilary rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Children who like to use their imagination. Recommended to Hilary by: Suggested the library buys. Shelves: female-author-or-illustrator. Many thoughts and illustrations starting with If If dogs were mountains If cats could fly If music could be held This is a very imaginative book with many examples and beautifully detailed illustrations.
The end of the book encourages you to dream up some more! A fun ending to the story. This is definitely surreal, as advertised. Each picture is preceded by a simple "if" statement. The reader is then left to look at the picture and elaborate on the imaginative possibilities. Some of the pictures are just a little too weird If toes were teeth This could be a great book in a classroom setting if used as a catalyst This is definitely surreal, as advertised. This could be a great book in a classroom setting if used as a catalyst for creative writing projects.
The illustrations--subject matter aside--are all well done. I think I probably would recommend this one, especially to creative readers who are looking for jumping-off points for their own stories. Feels a bit psychedelic actually. It holds your attention through its originality and beautiful illustrations. A must-have for those who dig fantastical art. Opinions are mine. If NetGalley. Marvelous works with various level of comprehension and representation behind it. More complex then it might look in the first read.
Fun, original and deep! Sep 16, Emma rated it really liked it Shelves: childrns. This book is gorgeous! The artwork is intricate and beautiful and the concepts are bound to inspire and fire the imagination of children and adults alike.
As a primary school teacher, the art work will be fantastic as a stimulus for discussions and even for stories. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book.
That's what you feel when you see these illustrations. It is a different work of art that focuses on different concept than we normally presume. It is simple book with nano sized captions and big hearted illustrations. Artwork is mesmerizing. At end there is worksheet and little details for kids to interact with pictures in book. Every kid will like it. It is so beautifully structured.
Coffee table book which puts least stress on readers mind. Thanks netgalley and publisher for review copy. Feb 09, Lindsi Do You Dog-ear? My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product. The first time I read through this book, I felt pulled in two different directions. On the one hand, I wanted to sit and stare at the pages without blinking. On the other, I was eager to discover what else this book had to offer.
The illustrations are absolutely breathtaking, and I wish I could frame every single page and hang them around the house. It's like the author combined the silliness of Alice in Wonderland with the feeling of walking through a museum.
I recently learned this book celebrated it's 25th anniversary, and I'm really surprised I haven't stumbled across it before now.
I am ecstatic that I get to share this wonderful work of art with my children, and introduce them to a new way of thinking that nurtures their imaginations.
My favorites: If dogs were mountains They're all fantastic, but those would be my top two. My only complaint would be that I ran out of pages! Additionally, the Reader's Guide at the end was interesting and educational, but explained in a way that made you want to know and learn more. I cannot praise this book enough, and if it's something you haven't had the pleasure of experiencing, please do yourself a favor and borrow it from the library or just buy it outright.
I have a copy of the original publication which was published in I fell in love with its uniqueness, imaginative qualities and especially the artwork. It's a picture book of surreal possibilities making it a classic worthy of a special 25th anniversary edition.
This enhanced edition includes two brand new stories together with a sprinkling of freshly added spot illustrations. The illustratio I have a copy of the original publication which was published in The illustrations are created in beautiful watercolours. They are large, crisp and truly intriguing.
I for a while had my book displayed on my coffee table, in plain sight, so visitors could enjoy the magical book as well. Both young and old readers will be mesmerized and delighted as they thumb through Sarah Perry's fantastical world. The book will now be reissued in , enhanced and expanded, so a brand-new generation will be able to enjoy it. The author has included at the end of the book a Readers' Guide to the Secrets of "If The book is delightful, original, and one that kids and adults will go back to read and ponder again and again.
It would be a wonderful tool for art teachers to use to stimulate their classes or for creative writing projects. I highly, highly recommend this book. Apr 10, Dominick rated it really liked it Shelves: children-s-lit , picture-books. This picture book is a great springboard for the imagination, gorgeously illustrated. The gimmick is a series of surreal ideas some more surreal that others; e.
What if your hair was made of mice, or if dogs were mountains? Great opportunities for creativity. And the sheer beauty of the art really adds the ic This picture book is a great springboard for the imagination, gorgeously illustrated.
And the sheer beauty of the art really adds the icing to the cake; this is a splendid book to look at. What else can we do, inhabiting a place of present or anticipated grief? But these are crafts , which distinguish themselves from art by their utility. A quilt will keep you warm; a book can do so only if you burn it. What I felt when I looked at my shelves was not consolation, but contempt. What good were books, in the end?
Nobody calls for a writer when their leg is broken; nobody wants a story when they cannot breathe. I am capable enough, I thought: I could have been a lab technician for a brilliant virologist, I could have administered a hospital ward. A woman emailed: volunteers were sewing scrubs for medics, she said, and could I help raise funds? I could, and I did; but what I wanted was to work, and be tired. I have a friend who is a doctor. I envy how much he matters, while I might evaporate off the earth and go more or less unmissed.
All day I cart my worry from room to room: my shoulders ache. But recently I have concluded that all this amounts to a kind of failure of courage.
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