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If . . .: 25th Anniversary Edition

Sarah Perry

In Sarah Perry's picture book If . . . , take a fantastical journey through an inspiring world where anything can happen: Leaves turn into fish, cats fly with wings, humans have tails, frogs eat rainbows, and dreams become visible.

First published in 1995, Sarah Perry's delightful picture book of "surreal possibilities" was the Getty's first children's title and remains a visual feast that children of all ages enjoy.

This enhanced 25th anniversary edition includes new illustrations and a reader's guide to the secrets of If . . . and is sure to appeal to a brand-new generation.

"An extraordinary book that launches the imagination of all those who pass through the pages." --Bloomsbury Review

"Sparkling watercolor illustrations and verbal flights of fancy." --Los Angeles Times

"This is interactive art at its most fulfilling." --Los Angeles View

Book Details

  • Publisher: J. Paul Getty Trust
  • Publish Date: Mar 3rd, 2020
  • Pages: 48
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Anniversary - 0025
  • Dimensions: 10.20in - 8.60in - 0.40in - 0.95lb
  • EAN: 9781947440050
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Fantasy & MagicConcepts - Senses & SensationImagination & Play

About the Author

Sarah Perry is a sculptor who lives in California's Tehachapi Mountains.

Praise for this book

"Strange but fun." --New York Times Book Review
"The artwork is arresting." --Publishers Weekly
"Magical Watercolors." --Salt Lake Tribune
"An extraordinary book that launches the imagination of all those who pass through the pages." --The Bloomsbury Review
"Sparkling watercolor illustrations and verbal flights of fancy." --Los Angeles Times
"This is interactive art at its most fulfilling." --Los Angeles View
"If you are looking for a little inspiration, a different way of seeing the world, or a chance to let your imagination run wild, this beautifully produced book should do the trick.: --Rumpus Review
"If is designed to stimulate creativity through 20 magical watercolors." --The Disney Channel Magazine