If Only (Paperback)

“A visual delight, this picture book offers openings for conversation about wishes, predictions, and one’s own enviable strengths.�—School Library Journal **Starred Review** What child has not daydreamed about having wings like a butterfly? But secretly, the flashy butterfly yearns for a stick insect’s privacy. And the stick insect wants to swim like a whirligig beetle. One after the other, the denizens of bestselling author-illustrator Mies van Hout’s vibrant garden landscape wish to be like somebody else. From the glowing firefly to the capable spider to the adorable ladybugs, each one brings something to be admired. And when the dragonfly wishes to be like a child who can run, play, laugh, and build, a world of possibilities opens up. A gentle but effective story for social emotional learning, If Only allows children to reach their own conclusions and acknowledge that while it’s common to compare ourselves to others, it’s best to remember and celebrate what we ourselves can do. “The imaginative narrative guides viewers through a series of richly colorful, dynamic collages, each showcasing a creature and its particularly enviable ability, characteristic, or situation….Originally published in the Netherlands, this radiant picture book has international appeal.�—Booklist **Starred Review**

General

Imprint:	Pajama Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	May 2023
First published:	2021
Authors:	Mies van Hout
Dimensions:	267 x 220 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	32
ISBN-13:	978-1-77278-276-9
Subtitles:	Dutch
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Animal stories > General Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal communication & presentation skills > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Animal Stories > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General
LSN:	1-77278-276-9
Barcode:	9781772782769

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