If I Had a Dragon    by Tom Ellery & Amanda Ellery Order:  USA  Can Simon & Schuster, 2006 (2006) Hardcover     Reviewed by Hilary Williamson I love the goofy illustrations in this engaging what if picture book, If I Had a Dragon. Morton's Mom tells him to play with his brother, but big brother doesn't want to - 'He's too little.' Morton wishes his small sibling 'would turn into something fun', like '... a DRAGON!' But then young Morton follows his imagination down the road of reality - in taking walks together, playing basketball, swimming, playing hide-and-seek, catching a movie, and whistling (just guess what happens when whistling dragon breath!) Morton concludes, 'I guess a dragon doesn't make a very good playmate after all' and he settles for the one he has at hand. While If I Had a Dragon is a hilarious depiction of what the mythical creature might really be like as a playmate, it's also a good lesson in thinking things through - sometimes it's not really good to get what you wish for. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews