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If I Had It My Way

A daydream in verse.

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By Christie Neal

The Book

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If I Had It My Way

★★★★★ 5.0 · 10 reviews

A joyful rhyming story for ages 4+. Step inside the imagination of young dreamers who'd rather chew bubble gum until sunset, swing right up to the stars, and run barefoot through the mud than ever go to school — a celebration of the wonderful "what ifs" that fill a child's day, with a diverse, global cast and full-page illustrations.

Format
Paperback
Reading age
4–8 years
Pages
24
Published
15 May 2026
Publisher
Rave Neal & Associates Ltd
Language
English
Dimensions
8.5 × 8.5 in
ISBN-13
978-1066638307

Coming next

Book Two

The next book in the series

Christie is at work on the second book in the If I Had It My Way series — the same warmth and wonder, a brand-new daydream. Cover reveal and release news to come.

“Chew bubble gum until sunset, swing right up to the stars, and run barefoot through the mud…”

— from If I Had It My Way

What readers say

★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 · 10 reviews on Amazon

“What I truly loved about it is the great diversity of the children represented. All playing together. Learning together. The laughter and friendship.”
— BookiskDogMamaKate · Amazon US
“The illustrations are gentle, endearing and relatable. It’s been our favourite bedtime story for weeks on end. What a talented author and illustrator!”
— Amazon Customer · Amazon UK
“Such a cute little celebration of childhood imagination — playful, relatable, and full of that classic ‘kid logic’ that makes you smile.”
— Sneha · Amazon US
“Such a beautiful story! My 5 year old took to it immediately and asks to read it regularly.”
— Stephanie · Amazon UK
“My daughter loves this book and so do I! The illustrations are awesome, with a diverse range of characters and great storytelling.”
— Lexy · Amazon US
“A wonderful, whimsical, gorgeous book that encourages little ones to harness their imaginations, while reminding adults that they too were once young!”
— SephSco · Amazon UK
“Simple, cute book about what kids would do if they had it their way. I smiled the whole time reading it. The illustrations were also lovely.”
— Caitlin · Amazon US
Portrait of Christie Neal

About Christie

Christie Neal is the author of If I Had It My Way. Before turning to writing, she spent years working as a nurse.

She lives in London with her husband and their three children. When she isn't at her desk, she's most often cooking, in the garden, out on a hike, or spending time with her family and the animals she loves.

She is currently at work on the second book in the If I Had It My Way series. Say hello on Instagram, or drop her a note below.

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