08/22/2026
It's ! Today, Tami recommends IF THE MOON by Matthew Burgess, illustrated by Matthew Forsythe.
"Gorgeous, colorful illustrations bring alive this picture book that encourages its reader to imagine beyond their own world, helping them know that 'if' can be a bridge that leads to many great things, instead of fear. I love how this encourages kids to wonder, to ask themselves about big ideas, dream about how would it look to be a bat hanging in a cave, or a fish in the sea. I think this is a great starting point, in a picture book to encourage kids not to just see all the risks of something, but to also weigh the options of, if I take that leap, could it be ever better than if I didn't? This book encourages outside the box thinking starting very young. Great to be read over and over again, helping kids think of new ways to see from another perspective." - Tami
