If Apples Had Teeth — Written by Shirley Glaser and Illustrated by Milton Glaser — From Enchanted Lion Books

"You will want this book. It might change the way you look at the world. Some of the IFs are practical: 'If apples had teeth, they would bite back.' 'If a kangaroo was fond of you, he could carry your books home from school.' Some of the IFs rhyme or have alliteration: 'If a rhinoceros wore a sweater, he would look a lot better.' 'If horses had hat racks, they would be reindeer.' But some of the IFs make you drop your chin: 'If eggs were made of glass, you could count your chickens before they hatched.' 'If trees were pink, they would be nevergreens.' Did I mention the art? Very whimsical and fun!" — Mary Lee Hahn, A Year of Reading "Republished for the first time since its original debut more than half a century ago, IF Apples Had Teeth is part poetry, part art, part jubilant nonsense, radiating a simple, playful, yet profound question: Why must things be the way they are, and what if they were otherwise?" — Maria Popova, Brain Pickings For Ages 5-8 A book about language, play, and