This is a lovely picture book of odd things to think about. A good jumping off point for discussions after reading the book.

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Now, can't say that I have ever wondered about any of these things. I mean, puppies as hills? Fish as leaves? Music you can hold?

It makes for lovely pictures, though, and quite enjoyable. Weird, yes, but enjoyable.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

If...dreams were visible, what would that look like.

Together with your imaginative children, you can experience the what ifs and go even further. The what if's gives your child possibilities that can seem endless. With colorful illustrations to guide you, you may even have your own what if's.

Thank you Getty Publications and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review

Five-year-olds with vivid imaginations will love this book. "If dogs were mountains," "if butterflies were clothes," "if music could be held," each idea accompanied by a wonderful illustration. An opportunity to branch out from this book and let children think creatively, outside of the box.

Very surrealistic and imaginative. This book imagines "what if...." with a myriad of items, some I really enjoyed ("What if whales lived in outer space?"), some I found rather creepy ("What if mice were hair?"). The illustrations were wonderfully rendered to go along with the "if".
Would be a great book to utilize with the study of surrealism.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This is my first time seeing it. I laughed out loud, awwed, and felt sorry for that poor turtle carrying around all that stuff. And then I got to the secrets at the end, and I want to read it all over again!

I can see this book as a fantastic jumping-off point for so many things. Kids can draw their own pictures, come up with their own what-if scenarios, and write stories using the prompts in the book. I love it. So clever!

I was unfamiliar with the original book, so this was new to me. It is very abstract and unique, and I think would make a great mentor text or reading prompt!

If… was captive-iting-- a word I just made up that is a combination of ‘captivating’ and ‘inviting’ to the imagination. Sarah Perry’s illustrations were surrealist and thought provoking, and children will be inspired by the outside-the-box quality inspiration that trails after each picture ends and a new page begins.

I received an ARC from the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Incredible artwork that leads the reader to imagine "what if?" This book would be a pleasure to read to children and let their imaginations take over. I can see teachers using this to guide students into their own "what if" ideas. Our library will be purchasing it to add to our creativity/imagination section.

Wow. That's what you feel when you see these illustrations.
It is a different work of art that focuses on different concept than we normally presume.
It is simple book with nano sized captions and big hearted illustrations.
Artwork is mesmerizing.
At end there is worksheet and little details for kids to interact with pictures in book.
Every kid will like it.
It is so beautifully structured .
Coffee table book which puts least stress on readers mind.
Thanks netgalley and publisher for review copy.

DISCLAIMER: In exchange for a fair and honest review, I received a digital copy of this book from NetGallery.

OH MY.... my grandchildren, at the ages of 13 and 20, are too old to want a copy of this, but rest assured, I will buy one for great-nieces, nephews, and in the DISTANT future, Great Grandchildren.

The illustrations are magical. There is a warmth to this book that simply made me smile.

My favorites "Ifs" were:

"If music could be held..."
"If ugly were beautiful..."

This gorgeous volume will stick with me for a long time as I remember the magic in everything.

There is nothing I love more than sitting down of an evening with my children and reading them a bedtime story. They are two very different ages - 8 and 2, yet this wonderfully illustrated book help and captivated both of their imaginations! A gorgeous, thought provoking book that will stand the test of time and is a beautiful addition to any story book collection.

Thanks to #netgalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I have the original version of If... and have read it many times to challenge children's thinking, spark their creativity and initiate wonderings.
IF is a book of surreal possibilities. It can be explored in many different ways. Use a single illustration or combine several to create your own stories. For example, "If frogs ate rainbows..." what would their croaks sound like/look like? From the front cover illustration of oranges growing on a branch of fish "leaves" to the end, each illustration is preceded by an introductory phrase such as “If butterflies were clothes, if lightning made rhinos, " while
the illustration completes the sentence on the next page.
The end of the book invites you to continue creating your own "what if..." IF takes ordinary things and invites us to create extraordinary possibilities.
Great book for showing #growthmindset.

What a lovely book to stir the imagination, not only of children but of us fuddy duddy adults as well. A book to be dipped into time and time again, a book to dream on - a book to wonder what if all the people in the world thought of "if"s what a wonderful peaceful world this could be.
Love this book, a wonderful gift to share.

With children ages 3, 6 and 9, I read a lot of picture books and don’t like most of them. So, I was surprised at how delighted I was by Sarah Perry’s If... . The illustration style is realistic but once you take a quick second to look closer, you see the bizarre and enchanting combinations of animals, objects and environments reconfigured into surrealistic scenes. My 3-year-old laughed he turned each page to an amusing picture. Every illustration is preceded by an intro phrase. For example: “If turtles were magnetic...” When you turn the page, the illustration completes the sentence. The end of the book invites you to continue creating your own juxtapositions. I love how this book creatively upends how we conventionally see things and invites us to do so more.

I got an eARC from the publisher for the 25 years edition of this book.

I just love looking at these images and start to think about other If... s and what pictures I would draw.

Hilarious, mind boggling and amazing :0)

A book dedicated to the odd and the imagined. The illustrations are gorgeous. softly drawn and colorful with one question, “If...”. Encouraging you to use your imagination. What if cats could fly? What if worms had wheels? I like the open ended questions and thought provoking pictures. The weird and the interesting. A fun book to look at with kids.

If is a delightful short book full of creativity, imagination and beautiful watercolor illustrations. This fed my inner child, my sense of whimsy, and my sense of wonder! I love it!

Sure to be adored by children and adults alike, the "what if" lines are great beginnings for story-telling, giving the readers a chance to dip into their own creativity.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Getty Publications for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions expressed are my own.

“Surreal possibilities”

Surrealism at its best! This was one of the most uncomfortable and interesting books. Some of the concepts were strange yet appealing. I don’t think I’ll ever look at toothpaste the same after seeing caterpillar toothpaste. Illustrations are very creative and encourage new ideas and combinations.

My favorite was the dog mountains, fish leaves, and cloud spirits. I haven’t read the first edition, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I wasn’t disappointed. This is for anyone who likes daydreaming and have vivid imaginations. But also, for people who aren’t creative and want some exposure. I have some artistic friends who I think will love this!

From the cover to end-plates, and everything in between, this book is beautiful. Each new page reveals dynamic drawings that offer more and more details with each viewing. The pictures range from elegantly breathtaking to downright unsettling, creating an immersive experience for the reader. The Reader’s Guide at the end offers some great information to help guide readers in their exploration of the illustrations, sure to be a hit with parents. This reprint of a classic is sure to enchant a new generation of young readers.

I loved this book. Beautifully illustrated, 'If...' is a wonderfully imaginative book filled with ideas that change the way you think. With ideas as simple as, "If cats could fly...", "If zebras had stars and stripes...", and my favourite, "If turtles were magnetic...". and fantastical images to illustrate them, this really does stretch the imagination. A lovely book just to read alone, but I think it would bring real joy to discuss this with children and let their imaginations run riot. Thank you to Sarah Perry, Net Galley and the publisher, Getty Publications for an ARC.