If We Were Dogs

Sophie Blackall

Book cover for If We Were Dogs
Book cover for If We Were Dogs

If We Were Dogs

If We Were Dogs

Sophie Blackall

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Description
Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall's follow-up to her bestselling If I Was a Horse explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play.

If we were dogs, what kind would we be?
I'd be a big dog! And you'd be little dog.
Woof!

Join two friends as they bark and growl, woof and howl - and maybe even quack - in a romp that makes room for everybody's ideas.

Sophie Blackall unleashes a marvelous game of pretend that explores navigating friendship and celebrates boundless imagination.

About the Author

Sophie Blackall is the bestselling and two-time Caldecott medal-winning artist behind Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear; Hello, Lighthouse; and Farmhouse. She is also the proprietor of Milkwood, a creative retreat for children's book makers. She divides her time between Brooklyn and a farm in upstate New York.

Critical Reviews

* "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

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

"Perfect for every underdog who wants to have a say."
--Kirkus

Publishing Information

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub date: 2025-09-16
Length: 40 pages

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