Recent Reads: If I Had A Gryphon by Vikki VanSickle

Source: From Librarything Early Reviewers and Tundra Books in exchange for an honest review. This in no way alters my opinion or review.

If I Had A Gryphon by Vikki VanSickle

Publisher:  Tundra Books
Publication Date:  October 2, 2018 (Board Book Version)

 

Format:  Board Book

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Goodreads Synopsis: 

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.

Review: 
A book that rhymes calls to me... as this one did. I read this hilarious and wonderful board book to my dog (yes I am a weirdo) but kids books should be read aloud, so that is what I did. My husband was around as well. Both really enjoyed this book and as the reader I think I enjoyed it even more. 

The book is about a little girl who has a hamster but wants a more exotic pet and as she goes through all the fun options she realizes that a hamster might not be so bad. The book is a wonderful collection of rhymes and also introduces your little ones to the amazing world of fantasy beasts which is so much fun. 

I fully expect some little ones to ask more about all the creatures, but I think that added element could be fun too. If you are a parent who likes fantastical beasts, this book would be so fun in your household.