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If I Could . . .

A Story of Love and Imagination
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If I Could . . . I'd give you the moon to tuck into your pocket. I'd fold my love between the pages of this book, so every time you open it, you feel how I do every time I think of you. This poignant picture... Read More
Format: Hardback
$3799
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If I Could . . .

This tender, lyrical picture book is a celebration of imagination and the boundless love we have for our children, perfect for fans of I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK and THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE.

This tender, lyrical picture book is a celebration of imagination and the boundless love we have for our children, perfect for fans of I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK and THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE.

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If I Could . . . I'd give you the moon to tuck into your pocket. I'd fold my love between the pages of this book, so every time you open it, you feel how I do every time I think of you.

This poignant picture book, with a warm message and lush illustrations, is an ode to all the dreams we have for our little ones, and all the love we give to them each day.

The rhythmic read-aloud invites cosy rereadings, making it the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, Father's and Mother's Day, and more!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250777249

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Roaring Brook Press

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Patrice Barton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Matt Zurbo is a writer and bush worker based in the Australian Outback. He has written several childrens books, one of which became an Emmy winning cartoon, as well as YA novels (shortlisted CBC Book of the Year). He has also written for music magazines and copious amounts on Aussie Rules football. He lives with his wife and daughter. zurbo.ink Patrice Barton is the illustrator of over twenty picture and chapter books, including the award-winning picture books MINE! by Shutta Crum and The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig. Her chapter books include the Junior Library Guild selections The Year of the Three Sisters: An Anna Wang Novel by Andrea Cheng and The Naming of Tishkin Silk by Glenda Millard. Patrice makes her home in Texas, with her husband and her sweet dog, Archer. patricebarton.com @patricebarton

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