Fun Times With:  Self-Esteem / Trust / Cheerfulness
Reading level: Grades K-3

If Only I Were...
Carl Sommer, Kennon James (Illustrator)

 Hardcover: ISBN:1-57537-002-6; Dimensions:  6.75" x 9.25"  $9.95
 Library Edition: ISBN: 1-57537-051-4; Dimensions  8.25" x 11.25"  $16.95
           Read-Along Hardcover & CD : ISBN 1-57537-502-8 $16.95
           Read-Along Library Ed. & CD : ISBN 1-57537-702-0  $23.95
 

Book Summary

    Missy the mouse has a very big problem—she's dissatisfied with who she is and what she looks like.  She thinks her ears are too big and her tail is too skinny.  Even worse, Horace the cat is constantly chasing her, and she can't do anything about it!  If only she could be as big and beautiful as Horace, then all her problems would be gone.
    One day, while being chased by Horace, Missy wishes herself into becoming a  big cat.  Her wish comes true, and she chases Horace.  Missy is delighted that she is now the biggest and most beautiful cat in the whole world.  But she quickly discovers that cats have serious problems with dogs.  As Missy wishes herself into becoming bigger and stronger creatures, she discovers that everyone has problems.  Missy finally learns to accept herself for what she is.