If I Had a Boat

If I Had a Boat - Hardcover

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If I Had a Boat - Hardcover

If I Had a Boat - Hardcover

by Brooke Boynton-Hughes
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Book Overview

by Brooke Boynton-Hughes (Author), Brooke Boynton-Hughes (Illustrator)

A comforting picture book that navigates the obstacles and joys of imagination, siblinghood, and togetherness, while celebrating the wisdom of finding a little space for you.

If I had a boat . . .
I could get some peace and quiet.

When the frustrations of being an older sibling feel overwhelming, a young child dreams of sailing far away. They yearn to explore the deep, dark sea and discover an unmapped land where no one will ever find them. But the uncharted ocean can be scary . . . and sometimes you need a little sibling to help unfurl your sails.

If I had a boat . . .
I guess you could come, too.

Brooke Boynton-Hughes offers a gorgeously illustrated journey for any sibling struggling with big feelings, and for parents seeking social-emotional learning tools.

Author Biography

Brooke Boynton-Hughes is the award-winning illustrator and author of If I Had a Boat, Brave Molly, and Heart String, and the illustrator of several other books for children, including Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton, His Fairytale Life by Jane Yolen, Henry Wants More! by Linda Ashman, and Where's My Turtle? by Barbara Bottner. She lives in Colorado with her husband and three children.

Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.43 x 11.11 x 8.83 IN
Publication Date: October 20, 2026
ISBN9780374389239
Author Brooke Boynton-Hughes
PublisherFarrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
GenreChildren and Family
FormatHardcover
PublishedOctober 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages40
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Brooke Boynton-Hughes

Brooke Boynton-Hughes is an introvert who often finds going out into the world and meeting new people anxiety-inducing. But she does it anyway because the world is full of beautiful and interesting people worthy of connection. She writes and illustrates children's books in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she lives with her husband and children. To see more of her work please visit BrookeBoyntonHughes.com.

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