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    If I Were Human, by W.B. Tyler | Dedicated Review

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    The Children’s Book Review | June 24, 2019

    If-I-Were-Human-Cover-Final-5-14-19-smlIf I Were Human

    Written by W.B. Tyler

    Illustrated by Vic Maxwell

    Age Range: 4+

    Hardcover: 32 pages

    Publisher: www.wbtyler.com, llc(2019)

    ISBN-13: 9-781-54397-235-1

    What to expect: Dogs and Humor

    If I Were Human is a short and sweet picture book in which a dog wonders what it would be like to be human.

    Brina, a small black Scottish terrier, observes Genevieve, a young blonde girl, engaging with a tablet device. Genevieve’s papa announces that Brina seems almost human. This leads Brina to ponder what it would be like to be a human. Brina decides that school would be the place to go—wearing a backpack, riding the yellow school bus, and using the swings and slide at recess. After school, Brina would have a snack, watch a little TV, and do homework. Brina asks dog pal Winnie to ponder the same question. Winnie would decidedly go to work in an office—wearing a tie, reading a newspaper while riding the train into the city, making important phone calls, doing presentations, and then falling asleep on the couch after dinner and a busy day. Other animals begin to chime in on what their own experiences would be like if they were human. Brina and Winnie end their day with their owners—games, treats, and relaxation—and decide that they would much rather just be dogs.

    The idea of dogs going to school and to the office will surely earn a smile from young readers. Adults and children alike, especially dog lovers, will enjoy the simplicity of the story. The color illustrations add extra pizazz to the text with fun scenes like Winnie playing mini-golf in an office setting while making important calls with a headset on.

    If I Were Human is a lighthearted yarn that might leave readers truly wondering what their pets are thinking about.

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    About the Author

    After a forty year career in the business world, W.B. Tyler discovered his true calling. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out. So, in 2018, he started writing books for children. A lifelong daydreamer, he is best known for laughing quietly to himself during serious business meetings. His books; Our Scottie, The Great Houndini and If I Were Human, were inspired by his dogs Brina and Winnie. For more information, visit: http://www.wbtyler.com

    About the Illustrator

    When he was a child, Vic Maxwell drew funny pictures of his teachers. By the time he became an adult, he was drawing funny pictures of everybody. Vic illustrated the books Our Scottie, The Great Houndini and If I Were Human.

    Dedicated Reviews allow authors and illustrators to gain prompt visibility for their work. This non-biased review of “If I Were Human”  was sponsored* by W.B. Tyler. Learn more about getting a book review …

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    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    2 Comments

    1. GLiceria Ong on June 24, 2019 4:05 pm

      I would like a copy for myself please.,avid reader,loves childrens books. Thanks.Gliceria

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      • W.B. Tyler on June 27, 2019 3:59 pm

        I hope you enjoy the book. It’s on pre-sale at Amazon.com right now. My understanding is that they will deliver pre-orders on July 1st.

        You should be sure to enter the contest!

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