If I Had a Gryphon

Description: The bestselling pet book with a mythological twist is now available in a board book format. This fun and funny read-aloud explores the perils of mythological pet ownership, and offers an ode to the humble hamster. Full color.

Review Quotes: One of Book Riot's 50 Must-Read Fantasy Books for Kids, 2018
One of Book Riot's 38 Children's Book Gift Ideas for Clueless Grown-Ups, 2018
One of CCBC'S Best Books for Kids & Teens (Spring 2019)

PRAISE FOR If I Had a Gryphon

"Just right after all. 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

"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

"[T]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. Sure to be a favourite among fantasy fans and those contemplating what their perfect pet might be--mythical or otherwise!" --CM Magazine

"[P]rovides a unique intro to the differences between myths and reality for little learners." --Teacher Librarian

"[P]rovides a unique intro to the differences between myths and reality for little learners."