"Oh! If only . . .
I had stayed home that day . . .
If only . . . I hadn't met that dog . . .
If only . . . he didn't want to play . . . "
And so begins a remarkably funny chain of events as one young boy and a dog unwittingly unleash the greatest havoc imaginable.
Creators
Michael Foreman is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.
Reviews
Visually dramatic…a gloriously satisfying ending.
LoveReading4Kids
A charming package, with a lovely premise and a story that unravels over each page
The Bookbag
A funny story… the repetitive ‘If Only’ is predictable and memorable and the illustrations correlate to the text, helping emergent readers.
EYE
Any book by Michael Foreman is worth putting in the school library. This one is tremendous fun.
The School Librarian
Fast-paced, funny, lovely pictures and a helpful message.
Armadillo Magazine
Awash with humour and drama, with an extremely satisfactory ending.
CAROUSEL
Has the appeal of an out-of-control game of consequences.
CORK EVENING ECHO
A right royal disruption . . . Urging creative work from children.
The School Librarian
Fantastic . . . A most memorable book for young kids.
Baby & Me
