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If I Was the Sunshine

by Julie Fogliano

A bond imagined through nature

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A bond imagined through nature

Julie Fogliano’s short verse frames connection through pairs drawn from the natural world: sunshine and day, hello and stay. The book’s central exchange gives relationships a sense of mutual recognition, while its stated themes of love and connection link the natural imagery to human bonds. Loren Long’s warmly evocative illustrations accompany the simple, poetic text, making image and verse the book’s two complementary ways of exploring closeness.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for young children, especially ages 4–8, sharing a book with a caregiver.
  • For families interested in picture books about relationships, love, and connection.
  • For readers who enjoy simple verse paired with illustrations and nature imagery.

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RelationshipsLove and connectionNature imagery

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Book overview

A breathtaking Classic Board Book about the relationships we share with each other and nature from New York Times bestselling storytellers Julie Fogliano and Loren Long.

if I was the sunshine
and you were the day
i'd call you hello!
and you'd call me stay

Through simple yet poetic verse and warmly evocative art, New York Times bestsellers Julie Fogliano and Loren Long explore the awe-inspiring nature of relationships, love, and connection.
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