This is the original version published November 2, 1995.
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A diving board to creative wordplay, the fascinating picture book If... offers a surrealistic view of the natural world. The two-page spreads present artful watercolors paired with such strange possibilities as "If zebras had stars and stripes...," "If the moon were square...," and "If worms had wheels...." Although some of the ideas and pictures are whimsical to the point of being downright creepy ("If caterpillars were toothpaste...," "If toes were teeth..."), the hypotheticals will surely inspire flights of fancy for readers of all ages. What could be more appealing for a 5-year-old than imagining the silliest suppositions and seeing them come to life in realistic paintings?
Sculptor Sarah Perry creates a world to make us stop and think. One of her best illustrations depicts a large, hairy warthog with a sparkling crown and the text, "If ugly were beautiful...." With every if idea, the author encourages the kind of mental double take that comes naturally for children. (Ages 4 to 7, and adults, too) --Emilie Coulter
Unwrapping
If...
Created by Sarah Perry
Ages: 3-5
Grade Level: PS-K
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Getty Publications; Anniversary edition
Pub. Date: March 3, 2020
Language: English
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I have a copy of the original publication which was published in 1995. I fell in love with its uniqueness, imaginative qualities and especially the artwork. I have the same feeling when I read it as I experience when I look at Salvador Dali's works of art. 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 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 2020, 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..." which I found very interesting indeed. 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.
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