This galloping and playful picture book by Sophie Blackall whinnies with childish delight (and a dash of absurdity). A biracial (brown skin/white) child narrates how they would spend their day, if they were a horse. They would gallop all day and go wherever they wanted. They could give their sister a ride to school and roll in the mud if it was raining. No baths or clothes necessary! Blackall’s distinctive illustration style, including watercolor, pencil, fabric, and wallpaper collage, effectively portray the dream life of a horse/child within the supportive space of a loving family and cozy home. Clever endpaper illustrations complete this ode to a child’s imagination. (Ages 4-8)