Mermaids brush their hair all day, fairies play too many tricks, kelpies are hard to catch. A kirin needs acres of grass, a jackalope requires “sturdy reins for bumpy, jumpy rides.” If Sam had a dragon, she'd probably need a fire extinguisher, and a manticore would require intensive dental care. A pet sasquatch could be fun (except for combing out its snarled fur), or what about flying on the back of a gryphon? If she had a kraken, she could go on deep-sea dives. Why can't she have a unicorn? They'd “prance through fields of posies,” and she could "shine her horn with candy corn." Or what about a hippogriff? He might scare the dogs in the dog park. He mostly sleeps and eats, she notes, "and gets his shavings wet." She is far from impressed. Sam, who wears big square glasses and a serious expression, just got a hamster, her first pet.
“rovides a unique intro to the differences between myths and reality for little learners.An imaginative little girl dreams of an exotic pet. “rovides a unique intro to the differences between myths and reality for little learners.” - Teacher Librarian Sure to be a favourite among fantasy fans and those contemplating what their perfect pet might be-mythical or otherwise!” - CM Magazine “he whimsical, rhyming story of a girl’s desire for the perfect pet is a fun and fabulous examination of being careful what you wish for and happy with what you have.” - Quill & Quire"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. “VanSickle’s rhymes are unflaggingly exuberant as the girl puts up with noisy harpies, biting chupacabras, and mischievous fairies, and Atkinson fills the pages with visual comedy.” - Publishers Weekly VanSickle delivers lean, bouncy verse and an impressive array of offbeat creatures, while Atkinson's illustrations are bold and hint at dynamic motion." - Kirkus Reviews One of CCBC’S Best Books for Kids & Teens (Spring 2019) PRAISE FOR If I Had a Gryphon:
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