If I was a Horse
Imagination runs free in this story of fantasy and fun, as a child imagines what it would be like to become a horse. Readers will delight in the illustrations that depict the majestic horse not only enjoying green pastures and rainy fields, but also interacting with siblings, refusing a wash in the bathtub, and parading through the living room. Creative and fascinating, this story invites readers to come along with the narrator, escape for a while, and enjoy the ride.
Pennsylvania Center for the Book Awards
Book Activities & Discussion Ideas
Incorporating movement into the daily routines of both children and adults is a healthy practice for the body and the mind. During transition times, or after periods of sitting, think of ways that children (and adults!) can move like an animal. Can they gallop like a horse? Stretch like a giraffe? Walk like a bear? Leap like a frog? What other movements can they add to the list?
Adults can visit the local library to look for non-fiction books about horses, or do some online searching to gather some facts about horses to include in conversation when reading with children. Adding information like what horses like to eat, why they sleep standing up, and how they get clean can answer questions children might have and give the opportunity to insert fun facts while reading! Pairing fiction and non-fiction information together about a topic extends learning, supports comprehension, and boosts imagination.