If I Could reviewed by Lea Schizas

If I Could – Si Yo Pudiera

Written by Nancy Sweetland

Illustrated by Robert Sweetland

Published by Raven Tree Press

ISBN: 0-9770906-9-8

Price: $16.95

Meet the husband and wife team and creators of “If I Could/ Si Yo Pudiera”; book available in English and Spanish.

This children’s picture book touches the imagination of one little boy who fantasizes various things he’d love to be. Everything from flying to spinning webs like a spider. As children, we certainly can remember how we imagined ourselves becoming astronauts, singers, teachers, doctors, taxi drivers, etc. In Ms Sweetland’s book, her character is no different, yet he takes it one step further and pictures himself as various animals.

I’ve always loved Raven Tree Press’s books because of the imaginary world they pull their readers into, the educational value behind each story, and the vivid illustrations to go with each page.

The author and illustrator end “If I Could/ Si Yo Pudiera” with a valuable lesson for children: “I’m very glad that I’m just me!” Perfect ending. I highly recommend this poetically versed book for parents to read to their young ones.

Lea Schizas