One of Book Riot 's 50 Must-Read Fantasy Books for Kids, 2018 One of Book Riot 's 38 Children's Book Gift Ideas for Clueless Grown-Ups, 2018 One of CCBC'S Best Books for Kids & Teens (Spring 2019) PRAISE FOR If I Had a Gryphon : "Just right after all. VanSickle delivers lean, bouncy verse and an impressive array of offbeat creatures, while Atkinson's illustrations are bold and hint at dynamic motion." -- Kirkus Reviews "VanSickle's rhymes are unflaggingly exuberant as the girl puts up with noisy harpies, biting chupacabras, and mischievous fairies, and Atkinson fills the pages with visual comedy." -- Publishers Weekly "[T]he whimsical, rhyming story of a girl's desire for the perfect pet is a fun and fabulous examination of being careful what you wish for and happy with what you have." -- Quill & Quire "The humorous storyline, the strong rhyming scheme, and the bold illustrations by Cale Atkinson make If I Had a Gryphon a marvellous addition to the picture book genre. Sure to be a favourite among fantasy fans and those contemplating what their perfect pet might be--mythical or otherwise!" -- CM Magazine "[P]rovides a unique intro to the differences between myths and reality for little learners." -- Teacher Librarian "[P]rovides a unique intro to the differences between myths and reality for little learners.".