Take a fantastical journey through an inspiring world where anything can happen: leaves turn into fish, cats fly with wings, humans have tails, frogs eat rainbows, and dreams become visible.
First published in 1995, Sarah Perry’s delightful picture book of “surreal possibilities” was the Getty’s first children’s title. Twenty-five years later it remains a visual feast that children of all ages enjoy.
Reissued to celebrate a remarkable book’s 25th anniversary, this enhanced edition includes new illustrations and a reader’s guide to the secrets of If… and is sure to appeal to a brand-new generation.
Recommended for ages three and up.
Praise for the first edition of If…:
“Imagination is the name of the game, and Perry plays with it with distinction. Eye-catching, mind-bending illustrations.”—Booklist
“Strange but fun.”—New York Times Book Review
“The artwork is arresting.” —Publishers Weekly
“Magical watercolors.”—Salt Lake Tribune
“An extraordinary book that launches the imagination of all those who pass through the pages.”—The Bloomsbury Review
“Sparkling watercolor illustrations and verbal flights of fancy.”—Los Angeles Times
“This is interactive art at its most fulfilling.”—Los Angeles View
“If you are looking for a little inspiration, a different way of seeing the world, or a chance to let your imagination run wild, this beautifully produced book should do the trick.”—Rumpus Review
“If is designed to stimulate creativity through 20 magical watercolors.”—The Disney Channel Magazine
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 5 in the Getty Publications - Series. See all Getty Publications - books here.
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Sarah Perry is an artist living in Los Angeles.
