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If I Had a Gryphon

By Vikki VanSickle
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Vikki VanSickle
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Vikki VanSickle
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Vikki VanSickle
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Vikki VanSickle
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Vikki VanSickle
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Vikki VanSickle
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

By Vikki VanSickle
Illustrated by Cale Atkinson

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    About If I Had a Gryphon

    Sam just got a hamster for a pet. But the hamster is kind of boring … he just eats and sleeps and gets his shavings wet. Inspired by her book of mythological creatures, Sam longs for a more exciting pet. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought. Sasquatches are messy, unicorns are shy, hippogriffs scare the dogs at the dogpark, and having a fire extinguisher handy at all times makes dragons seem like an awful lot of work. In the end, Sam realizes that her hamster is a pretty sweet and safe pet … or is he?
    If I Had a Gryphon is a raucous rhyming read-aloud about fantastical beasts in everyday situations–and the increasingly beleaguered heroine who has to deal with them.

    About If I Had a Gryphon

    Sam just got a hamster for a pet. But the hamster is kind of boring … he just eats and sleeps and gets his shavings wet. Inspired by her book of mythological creatures, Sam longs for a more exciting pet. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought. Sasquatches are messy, unicorns are shy, hippogriffs scare the dogs at the dogpark, and having a fire extinguisher handy at all times makes dragons seem like an awful lot of work. In the end, Sam realizes that her hamster is a pretty sweet and safe pet … or is he?
    If I Had a Gryphon is a raucous rhyming read-aloud about fantastical beasts in everyday situations–and the increasingly beleaguered heroine who has to deal with them.

    About If I Had a Gryphon

    Sam just got a hamster for a pet. But the hamster is kind of boring … he just eats and sleeps and gets his shavings wet. Inspired by her book of mythological creatures, Sam longs for a more exciting pet. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought. Sasquatches are messy, unicorns are shy, hippogriffs scare the dogs at the dogpark, and having a fire extinguisher handy at all times makes dragons seem like an awful lot of work. In the end, Sam realizes that her hamster is a pretty sweet and safe pet … or is he?
    If I Had a Gryphon is a raucous rhyming read-aloud about fantastical beasts in everyday situations–and the increasingly beleaguered heroine who has to deal with them.

    About If I Had a Gryphon

    Sam just got a hamster for a pet. But the hamster is kind of boring … he just eats and sleeps and gets his shavings wet. Inspired by her book of mythological creatures, Sam longs for a more exciting pet. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought. Sasquatches are messy, unicorns are shy, hippogriffs scare the dogs at the dogpark, and having a fire extinguisher handy at all times makes dragons seem like an awful lot of work. In the end, Sam realizes that her hamster is a pretty sweet and safe pet … or is he?
    If I Had a Gryphon is a raucous rhyming read-aloud about fantastical beasts in everyday situations–and the increasingly beleaguered heroine who has to deal with them.

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    About Vikki VanSickle

    VIKKI VANSICKLE is the author of a number of acclaimed novels for children including Words That Start With B; Summer Days, Starry Nights; the award-winning The Winnowing; and picture books If I Had a Gryphon; Teddy Bear of the Year;… More about Vikki VanSickle

    About Cale Atkinson

    CALE ATKINSON is an illustrator, writer and animator living lakeside with his family in Kelowna, British Columbia, whose books include Sir Simon: Super Scarer, Where Oliver Fits, Monsters 101, Unicorns 101, Simon and Chester: Super Detectives! and Simon and Chester:… More about Cale Atkinson

    About Vikki VanSickle

    VIKKI VANSICKLE is the author of a number of acclaimed novels for children including Words That Start With B; Summer Days, Starry Nights; the award-winning The Winnowing; and picture books If I Had a Gryphon; Teddy Bear of the Year;… More about Vikki VanSickle

    About Cale Atkinson

    CALE ATKINSON is an illustrator, writer and animator living lakeside with his family in Kelowna, British Columbia, whose books include Sir Simon: Super Scarer, Where Oliver Fits, Monsters 101, Unicorns 101, Simon and Chester: Super Detectives! and Simon and Chester:… More about Cale Atkinson

    About Vikki VanSickle

    VIKKI VANSICKLE is the author of a number of acclaimed novels for children including Words That Start With B; Summer Days, Starry Nights; the award-winning The Winnowing; and picture books If I Had a Gryphon; Teddy Bear of the Year;… More about Vikki VanSickle

    About Cale Atkinson

    CALE ATKINSON is an illustrator, writer and animator living lakeside with his family in Kelowna, British Columbia, whose books include Sir Simon: Super Scarer, Where Oliver Fits, Monsters 101, Unicorns 101, Simon and Chester: Super Detectives! and Simon and Chester:… More about Cale Atkinson

    About Vikki VanSickle

    VIKKI VANSICKLE is the author of a number of acclaimed novels for children including Words That Start With B; Summer Days, Starry Nights; the award-winning The Winnowing; and picture books If I Had a Gryphon; Teddy Bear of the Year;… More about Vikki VanSickle

    About Cale Atkinson

    CALE ATKINSON is an illustrator, writer and animator living lakeside with his family in Kelowna, British Columbia, whose books include Sir Simon: Super Scarer, Where Oliver Fits, Monsters 101, Unicorns 101, Simon and Chester: Super Detectives! and Simon and Chester:… More about Cale Atkinson

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Sep 06, 2022 | 32 Pages | 9 x 9 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781774880913

    Category: Children’s Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Feb 09, 2016 | 32 Pages | 9 x 9 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781770498099

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Feb 09, 2016 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781770498112

    Category: Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $9.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Oct 02, 2018 | 30 Pages | 8 x 8 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780735264656
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    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.”

    Awards

    Blue Spruce Award NOMINEE 2016

    Chocolate Lily Award NOMINEE 2017

    Rainforest of Reading Award NOMINEE 2016

    New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing SELECTION 2016

    Shining Willow Award FINALIST 2017

    Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards SHORTLIST 2017

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