2012-2013
First Grade Literary Magazine
If I were a stink bug, I would explore my classroom. I would spy on the teacher and play on the computer. I would see students writing and kids running in the field. I would crawl on a desk. It would be fun. Madeleine Siebel
If I were a dog, I would play outside. I would play ball and Frisbee. I would roll in the mud. I would climb trees. Chasing squirrels would be fun. Do you think it would be fun to be a dog? Alex Fanan
If I were a horse, I would jump in a ring. I would hear crowds clapping. I would smell snacks. I would be in a race. I would win a trophy. Amanda Dale
If I were a jaguar, I would live in a tree. I would run to see a friend. I would hear rain in the forest. I would watch monkeys. I would eat my snack. I would take a bath in a blue pond. I would play with my 15 year old sister. Carys
If I were a princess, I would play around the house when everyone was gone. I would watch TV and stay up late. I would go to the neighbor’s house and eat cookies. I would play all day! Larissa Foster
If I were a kitten, I would run around the farm. First I would go to the chickens and play with them. Then I would chase the horse’s tail. I would roll in catnip because it smells good. Life as a kitten would be happy. Harper Kappes
If I were a cheetah, I would run in the savannah. I would hear birds. I would see lions, hyenas, and gazelles. I would stalk my food. It is great to be here. Annika Burnside
If I were a chameleon, I would hide and eat and play. I eat bugs. I hide in a tree. I sleep in a tree. I see animals playing. I see a snake coming. I need to blend into the tree so I can be safe. Yelizsa Elliott
If I were a puppy, I would jump on my owner and play. I would bark because I’m happy. I would run too fast that I might bump into something. I would show my love by licking my owners’ faces. I would fight with my friend Buddy. I would have a race with my owner. I would sometimes go to the bathroom in my owner’s house. I would eat puppy food. I would be a collie puppy. Natalie Crowder
If I were a cicada, I would fly to New York City. I would smell hot dogs. I would eat leaves in the park. I would fly on the Statue of Liberty. I would see buildings. It would be very fun. Andrew Hobbs
If I were a saber-tooth tiger, I would run away to the ice age. I would hear mammoths. It would be really cold. I would see icebergs and icicles. I would hunt with my pack. It would be a cool experience. Alasdair Reid
If I were a poisonous dart frog, my house would be the rainforest. I would see lots of colorful frogs. I would hear parakeets. I would smell stinky plants. Life is really fun. Parker Tallman
If I were a princess, I would ride unicorns. I could feel the wind blow on me. I would listen to birds sing a song. I would gallop to my friend’s house. I would watch deer run around. Being a princess is very fun! Evie Foster
If I were a black snake, I would live in the ground. I would eat a mouse. I would slither down a tree. Being a snake would be fun. Joe Gibson
If I were a fairy, I would fly to Neverland. I would eat seaweed soufflĂŠ. I would get to see Tink and her friends. My home would be a sand castle. I would get to see Peter Pan and Captain Hook. And finally I would see mermaids. My name will be Rainbow. I will see and hear seagulls. Lauren Roberts
If I were a mustang, I would live in the wilderness. I would play tag with other horses. I have to protect the herd from wolves. I would eat grass. Dylan Harris
If I were a rainbow unicorn, I would fly around to find an owner. My new owner would keep me in her room all the time. It would be fun because I can try on her clothes. She is so nice. I love my new owner so much. Caroline Keating