<b>"With its airy illustrations and reassuring message, this is a book to gladden 3- to 7-year-olds."--<i>The Wall Street Journal</i></b><br> <br><b>A beautiful picture book that illustrates the relationship between a young girl and her canine best friend, written and illustrated by publishing legend Joanna Cotler</b>.<br><br><i>If I were a dog . . . </i><br><i>I''d be silly or patient, </i><br><i>or happy or shy. </i><br><i>Sometimes I''d be grumpy.</i><br><i>Sometimes I''d be playful. </i><br><i>Just like me.</i><br><br>In a celebration of both what it means to be a dog and what it means to be human, <i>If I Were a Dog </i>shows us how much we all have in common--with each other, and with our animal friends.<br> <br><b>Praise for <i>If I Were a Dog</i>:</b><br>"A sweet treat for dog lovers." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><br>"An intuitive, joyful book that gives children agency to imagine their own doggy selves, but also creates a foundation for discussions on differences and