INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER!​   ★ "Charming and whimsical visual surprises are found throughout the impeccably designed pages…An exquisite equine fantasy, this encourages imaginations to giddyup and run wild and free.”— Booklist , starred review A gift for any child with an unbridled imagination, this bestseller from award-winning creator Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of life as a horse. And with a cover adorned with glitter, this romp really sparkles! If you were a horse, what would you do? Could you fit in your clothes? Would you give your little sister a ride? Would your brother even notice?   Gallop along with two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall through this riotous day in the life of a child who imagines their life as a horse. What ensues are uproarious, resonant episodes that feature a giant horse in familiar settings offering both a visual feast, a grand dose of joy, and a celebration of the real power of imagination to help us navigate the world. Praise for If I Was a Horse : A Kids’ Indie Next List Pick An American Library Association Notable Children's Book of 2024 An Amazon Best Book of 2023​ A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book 2023 A CCBC Choices Best Book of 2023 A Children's Book Council Favorites Awards, Children's Favorite   * "Charming and whimsical visual surprises are found throughout the impeccably designed pages…An exquisite equine fantasy, this encourages imaginations to giddyup and run wild and free.”― Booklist, starred review * "Every illustration invites readers to pause to appreciate its details."  ― Shelf Awareness, starred review "Delightful…[with] colorful, sweet, gently humorous illustrations…There’ll be no neigh-sayers for this one."― Kirkus "Detailed and nuanced. . .  There’s a sensitive heart and sharp eye in the humor here."  ― Horn Book “A whimsical picture book that embarks on a journey of imagination…­A wonderful reminder of the power of imagination and a launching point for story hour discussions.”   ― School Library Journal “Throughout this cozy view of longed-for freedoms in childhood, Blackall’s signature-style illustrations summon giggles…”― Publishers Weekly Praise for  Farmhouse: A 2022 KIRKUS BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK A 2022 SLJ BEST BOOK A HORN BOOK FANFARE A 2022 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK A 2022 BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK A 2022 WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK A 2022 NYTIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2022 A 2022 BOOKLIST EDITORS’ CHOICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST KIDS’ BOOKS OF 2022 2023 ALSC NOTABLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023 CCBC CHILDREN’S CHOICES LIST 2023 BANK ST COLLEGE BEST BOOKS *" A lovely, tender reimagination of people in a long-past time and place." ― Kirkus, starred review *" A love letter to the joys of country living and family life as well as the importance of treasuring the past and all its stories." ― School Library Journal, starred review *"The tale’s strong sense of place undergirds Blackall’s witness to the way environments change over time and stories survive long after material objects disappear, in a thoughtful, expertly executed work that looks simultaneously forward and back ."― Publishers Weekly, starred review *" Blackall’s illustrations are everything here , incorporating wallpaper, fabrics, and other items scavenged from the house melded together with ink, watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil to create vibr antly layered compositions with a tactile quality ."― Horn Book, starred review * " Genuinely captivating ...A meditation on the creative process...Multifaceted and arresting... Irresistible ."― Booklist, starred review “ a tender, layered masterpiece that itself deserves to be passed along for generations .”― New York Times *"A sophisticated, openhearted ode to what truly makes a house a home...Vividly realized...."― BookPage, starred review Praise for Hello Lighthouse : A New York Times Bestseller and Caldecott Winner   * "Blackall's charmingly old-fashioned art style is beautifully matched to this nostalgia-rich story, which imbues an antiquated place with warmth and wonder."L― Booklist, starred review * "A delightful bedtime read perfect for one on one sharing." ― School Library Journal, starred review * "It's a jewel of a creation and a gift to those who dream of retreat." ― Publishers Weekly, starred review "I will be surprised if a more exquisite picture book will be published this year...Children will be fascinated..." ― New York Times Book Review Praise for Finding Winnie : A #1 New York Times bestseller and Winner of the 2016 Caldecott Medal A New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year *"The sum total is as captivating as it is informative, transforming a personal family story into something universally resonant."― Horn Book, starred review *"Little ones who love Milne's classic stories will be enchanted by this heartening account of the bear's real-life origins."― Bookli