If I Had a Gryphon
by Vikki VanSickle
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Pub Date Feb 09 2016 | Archive Date Feb 09 2016
Random House of Canada Limited | Tundra Books
Description
Sam just got a hamster for a pet. But the hamster is kind of boring ... he just eats and sleeps and gets his shavings wet. Inspired by her book of mythological creatures, Sam longs for a more exciting pet. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought. Sasquatches are messy, unicorns are shy, hippogriffs scare the dogs at the dogpark, and having a fire extinguisher handy at all times makes dragons seem like an awful lot of work. In the end, Sam realizes that her hamster is a pretty sweet and safe pet ... or is he?
If I Had a Gryphon is a raucous rhyming read-aloud about fantastical beasts in everyday situations--and the increasingly beleaguered heroine who has to deal with them.
Advance Praise
“VanSickle delivers lean, bouncy verse and an impressive array of offbeat creatures, while Atkinson's illustrations are bold and hint at dynamic motion.” - Kirkus Review
“Vikki VanSickle’s first picture book is an outstanding success. The humorous storyline, the strong rhyming scheme, and the bold illustrations by Cale Atkinson make If I Had a Gryphon a marvellous addition to the picture book genre. Sure to be a favourite among fantasy fans and those contemplating what their perfect pet might be—mythical or otherwise! Highly Recommended.” - CM Magazine
Marketing Plan
Educator's guide available here: https://tundrabooks.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/if-i-had-a-gryphon_poster-guide.pdf
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781770498099 |
| PRICE | CA$19.99 (CAD) |
Featured Reviews
Educator 251522
Very fun and engaging read for children. The illustrations are humorous, detailed, and show the upsides and hilarious downsides of having various mythological creatures as pets.
Becca W, Librarian
I adored this book! Lovely rhyming coupled with gorgeous pictures. I'd buy this in a heartbeat!
Connie B, Reviewer
Sam receives a hamster as a pet, and all it does is sleep, eat, hide and get his shavings wet. Poor Sam. She is watching and waiting for it to do something, anything with her face propped on her hands. The next illustration shows her reading a book of mythological animals. From that point on, her imagination soars and she daydreams about what it would be like to have one of those creatures as a pet instead of her boring hamster.
The book is filled with wondrous illustrations of mythological creatures, and the story is told with rhyming words. This book is one children will be sure to love (Adults too!) as it brings a bit of magic to life.
I highly recommend this it.
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