If We Were Dogs

Name: If We Were Dogs
Brand: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
SKU: SP-9780316581721
Price: 28.99 USD
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* "Blackall's impeccably detailed, highly expressive illustrations add heart and humor to this tale about the endless paw-sibilities of pretend play--and the importance of speaking up for oneself."

-- Horn Book, starred review

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Praise for If We Were Dogs:
Instant National Bestseller!
A Kids' Indie Next List Pick
An Amazon Best Book of 2025
A 2026 ALSC Notable Book for Children
An Indies Choice Book Awards Finalist

Biographical Note:
Sophie Blackall is the bestselling and two-time Caldecott medal-winning artist behind Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear; Hello, Lighthouse; and Farmhouse. She is also the proprietor of Milkwood, a creative retreat for children's book makers. She divides her time between Brooklyn and a farm in upstate New York.

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Praise for If I Was a Horse:
A Kids' Indie Next List Pick
An American Library Association Notable Children's Book of 2024
An Amazon Best Book of 2023
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book 2023
A CCBC Choices Best Book of 2023
A Children's Book Council Favorites Awards, Children's Favorite

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* "Charming and whimsical visual surprises are found throughout the impeccably designed pages.... An exquisite equine fantasy, this encourages imaginations to giddyup and run wild and free."-- Booklist, starred review

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* "Every illustration invites readers to pause to appreciate its details."
-- Shelf Awareness, starred review

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"Perfect for every underdog who wants to have a say."
-- Kirkus

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* "This charming story of friendship, differences of opinion, and acceptance is great for both reading aloud and independently...An excellent addition to any library."-- School Library Journal, starred review

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"Few illustrators pull it off with the panache of Sophie Blackall...In IF WE WERE DOGS, the two-time Caldecott medalist pairs the bowwow exuberance of dogs with the shape-shifting fun of playing pretend to tell a story of affection and respect."-- The Wall Street Journal

Publisher Marketing:
A #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A PBS News Hour Best Book of the Year

Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall's follow-up to her bestselling If I Was a Horse explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play.

If we were dogs, what kind would we be?
I'd be a big dog! And you'd be little dog.
Woof!

Join two friends as they bark and growl, woof and howl--and maybe even quack--in a romp that makes room for everybody's ideas.

Sophie Blackall unleashes a marvelous game of pretend that explores navigating friendship and celebrates boundless imagination in this wonderful companion for her national bestseller If I Was a Horse.
"Blackall's impeccably detailed, highly expressive illustrations add heart and humor to this tale about the endless paw-sibilities of pretend play--and the importance of speaking up for oneself." ― The Horn Book (starred review)

"My favorite picture book this year ... Parents love reading [If We Were Dogs] to children. The children are going crazy for this book." --Ann Patchett , award-winning author and owner of Parnassus Books, TN

"Perfect for every underdog who wants to have a say." ―Kirkus Reviews

Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2025 (EAN 9780316581721, Hardcover)
School Library Journal 08/01/2025 pg. 66 (EAN 9780316581721, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
Booklist 08/01/2025 (EAN 9780316581721, Hardcover)
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2025 pg. 45 (EAN 9780316581721, Hardcover)

Author: Blackall, Sophie
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2025-09-16
BISAC: Juvenile Fiction / Imagination & Play|Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs|Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship
Subjects: Dogs|Friendship|Imagination|Picture books
Weight: 1.04 lbs
ISBN: 9780316581721
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9780316581721