I'd Like to Be the Window - Philip Stead
Updated August 8, 2026
| Lot number | 27 |
| Auction | Tuesday Deals 8-11-26 |
| Date | August 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Blue Door Deals |
| Location | Salt Lake City, Utah |
Location: B1 Condition: New Damaged?: No In Packaging?: Yes Missing Parts?: No About the Book "A wise old dog contemplates the limitless world of imagination through a window."-- Book Synopsis A comforting and timely new picture book that feels like an instant classic, written and illustrated by Philip Stead, author of the Caldecott Medal-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee and the New York Times bestselling The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine. The limitless possibilities of the world outside our windows--and the warmth and comfort of home--are explored in this thoughtful meditation on the imagination, as seen from the point of view of a wise old dog. Any child who has ever felt uncertainty about the world outside will be soothed and enchanted by the open-ended, seemingly-unanswerable, and utterly whimsical questions this book poses: "Will I ever be the dawdle of a penguin? Will I ever be the waddle of a snail? Will I ever be the tumble of a honeybee? Will I ever be the bumble of a whale?" Children will love poring over the vivid, whimsical artwork, asking their own imaginative questions, and thinking about their own view of the world outside their window. It's a perfect story for families to share together from the warmth and comfort of home. Review Quotes "This is a text that begs to be read aloud, one-on-one or to a group. Prepare for serious toe-tapping."--Booklist, starred review "A whimsical picture book."--The Wall Street Journal "Philip Stead's book pairs a poetic text with softly colored illustrations of thoughtful animals, showcasing the sensitivity of both his writing and his art."--The Virginian-Pilot "Whimsical."--Publishers WeeklyIncluded in "The Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children's Books of 2022"--School Library Journal About the Author PHILIP STEAD is the author of the Caldecott Medal-winning book A Sick Day for Amos McGee. With his wife, illustrator Erin Stead, he also created the New York Times bestseller The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine; Bear Has a Story to Tell; Lenny & Lucy; and Music for Mr. Moon. Philip has also written and illustrated his own books, including Hello, My Name Is Ruby; Jonathan and the Big Blue Boat; and A Home for Bird. Visit Philip online at philipstead.com. Highlights: A comforting and timely new picture book that feels like an instant classic, written and illustrated by Philip Stead, author of the Caldecott Medal-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee and the New York Times bestselling The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine. 3-7 Years 11.8" x 8.9" Hardcover 48 Pages Juvenile Fiction, Animals Specifications: Dimensions (Overall): 11.8 Inches (H) x 8.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D) Weight: 1.15 Pounds Suggested Age: 3-7 Years Number of Pages: 48 Genre: Juvenile Fiction Sub-Genre: Animals Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers Theme: Dogs Format: Hardcover Author: Philip C Stead Language: English.
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