If I were…

If I were… is a wonderfully inclusive book, allowing young children to use fun actions to engage with reading subject-led books. Imagine the scene and try the action! Inclusive illustrations to represent many diversities and abilities Encourages interaction and movement, and having fun with the words on the page Quick, but fun read to engage a young child, including children who are not instantly drawn to reading If I were... includes If I were a Dinosaur, If I were on a Farm, If I were an Astronaut, and If I were Under the Sea. Young children can practise performing big actions – such as If I were a dinosaur… I'd have big, stompy feet. Can you stamp your feet?, and smaller movements – such as If I were under the sea… I might show my teeth and snap my jaws. Give your biggest shark grin! Author Fran Bromage is an experienced children's author and editor, with a special interest in early years and how language and learning supports development.