If We Were Dogs

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