If I was a Horse by Sophie Blackall

What would life be like as a horse? In this joyous picture book, a child imagines galloping freely—squeezing through stairways, skipping baths, giving siblings rides, and leaping through a parade, all while marveling at the simplicity of returning home when hungry. Sophie Blackall’s mixed-media illustrations (watercolor, fabric, wallpaper, and more) bring a playful absurdity to a familiar world, capturing the sheer exuberance of childhood imagination. A standout for early story-times, this book is a colorful, magical ode to freedom, wonder, and the daydreams that shape us.