Follett Content Book Detail: If Only... by Hout, Mies van

Name: If Only...
Author: Hout, Mies van
ISBN: [978-1-77278-276-9,1-77278-276-9]

ALL BOOKS & HANDS-ON LISTS > CLASSROOM LIBRARY BOOKS FOR GRADE 1

Unlock Price & Details

If Only...

Author: Hout, Mies van

Buy this Book

Follett Number: 2428ZB2
Audience: Lower Elementary
Publisher: Pajama Press, 2023
Format: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1-77278-276-9
ISBN-10: 1-77278-276-9
Dewey: -E-
Classifications: Fiction; Easy

Download Teacher Resources

Teaching Guide

Subjects:

Envy Fiction

Insects Fiction

Picture Books

Self-Realization Fiction

Wishes Fiction

Translation of: Was ik maar...;Translated from the Dutch. Features vivid creatures in a jewel-tone natural setting to explore the longing we all feel at times to be like somebody else.

From the publisher:
"A visual delight, this picture book offers openings for conversation about wishes, predictions, and one's own enviable strengths."--School Library Journal **Starred Review** What child has not daydreamed about having wings like a butterfly? But secretly, the flashy butterfly yearns for a stick insect's privacy. And the stick insect wants to swim like a whirligig beetle. One after the other, the denizens of bestselling author-illustrator Mies van Hout's vibrant garden landscape wish to be like somebody else. From the glowing firefly to the capable spider to the adorable ladybugs, each one brings something to be admired. And when the dragonfly wishes to be like a child who can run, play, laugh, and build, a world of possibilities opens up. A gentle but effective story for social emotional learning, If Only allows children to reach their own conclusions and acknowledge that while it's common to compare ourselves to others, it's best to remember and celebrate what we ourselves can do. "The imaginative narrative guides viewers through a series of richly colorful, dynamic collages, each showcasing a creature and its particularly enviable ability, characteristic, or situation....Originally published in the Netherlands, this radiant picture book has international appeal."--Booklist **Starred Review**

View the complete list of global reading levels for each title to select resources for every grade that are in line with your student's needs.

Audience: Lower Elementary
Lexile:
F&P Guided Reading Level:

Unlock Reading Levels

Our professional books reviews are licensed from numerous distinguished publications in the field of children's and young adult literature across a wide range of genres and subject areas provided free of charge with the creation of a Titlewave^® account.

Booklist starred (April 1, 2021 (Vol. 117, No. 15)) (211 words; 1,277 chars)
Kirkus Reviews (April 15, 2021) (228 words; 1,480 chars)
School Library Journal Xpress (May 28, 2021) (200 words; 1,228 chars)

Create Your FREE Titlewave Account to See Full Reviews

Buy This Book

Back To List

More titles from this list Classroom Library Books for Grade 1.

Export List

Bad Luck Lola (Hola, Lola!)
Novales, Keka

Together (Unicorn and Yeti, Book 6)
Burnell, Heather Ayris

Katie Helps Out (Ready Readers: Katie Can)
Savory, Erin

The Bad Seed Goes to the Library
John, Jory

Stuck With You (Unicorn and Yeti, Book 7)
Burnell, Heather Ayris

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Spoon! (There Was An Old Lady)
Colandro, Lucille

Clara Barton : Teacher, Nurse, Leader (Icivics Readers)
Rice, Dona

The Sunken Ship (Acorn: Mermaid Days, Book 1)
Lukoff, Kyle

Parker Dresses Up (Ready-To-Read: Level 1-Parker Curry)
Curry, Parker

Friendship Goals (Emma Every Day)
Reid, C. L

The Bark Park (Math Matters (Kane))
Houran, Lori Haskins

Ballet Bruce (World of Reading Level 1)
Higgins, Ryan T

Back To List

This list has not been tailored based on budget, curriculum, or other specifications. We encourage you to review this list closely to ensure that it meets the needs of your school community before placing your order.