If I could be anything I think I would be a wombat. After all they have cube poop and are bad a$$ (literally, they can injure predators with their butts). But that is not exactly what I Could Be a Million Things is about (I just wanted to mention how cool wombats are). This is more about the things around us, the importance of those things, and the inspiration we can get. It is about a world of possibilities. There is a bit of thoughtfulness, meditation and spiritual without being preachy or over the top.
And Jessy Humann’s story is nice, yet, I have read it before. That is not to say it is “stale” or is not a good read, there are others out there, too. But do not let hat stop you. Because even if the text does not grab you, Maarten Arys might have the answer with their illustrations. They are colorful but not overpowering, they are busy in details without being overwhelming, and they capture the magical elements perfect. And due to the fantastical elements of the story, they are at times reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland or a similar story.
Overall, this is a cozy and familiar book. It would work well for a group reading and for one-on-one reading. The reader who is more experienced (first to third grades) could read solo, but the picture book format might turn them off to the book. Best for the more imaginative child, as the action is not traditional (like car chases, being lost in the woods, etc.). Adults would appreciate the story and the concepts behind it as much as at least ages five and up.