What if…?

Summary

The story revolves around a young girl named Nandi, who engages in imaginative and whimsical daydreaming while sitting on the steps of her house. She contemplates various playful what if scenarios, sparking a sense of wonder and possibility. These musings include ideas like jelly beans granting the ability to jump high, animals speaking, homes transforming into rocket ships, and food appearing effortlessly. Nandi envisions her favorite treats lasting indefinitely and magical gumboots allowing her to run faster than her brother. Through her imaginative explorations, she delights in a world of endless possibilities, showcasing the power of creativity and curiosity. The story encapsulates the innocence and boundless imagination of childhood, encouraging readers, both young and old, to ponder and enjoy the endless possibilities of what ifs in their own lives.

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Nandi sat on the blue steps of her house.

She was wondering…

What if jelly beans made you jump really high?

You could get to school in one big leap!

What if goats and chickens could talk?

Would they tell good jokes?

What if houses were rocket ships?

Your family could go on holidays to the moon!

What if no one had to cook?

What if supper just arrived on the table?
(And it was always your favourite.)

What if ice-lollies never melted?

They could last all summer.

What if the pictures in books flew around your head when Dad read to you?

What if my pink gumboots were magical?

I could run faster than my big brother!

What if you squeezed your eyes shut and…

“Nandi, what are you doing?” asked Nandi’s big brother.

Nandi sat back on the step with a big smile on her face.

“Just wondering,” she said.

Credits

Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/what-if...? and was created by: Mary-Anne Hampton (Illustrator), Julie Smith-Belton (Designer), Cristy Zinn (Writer)

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