Pony Stories that make Bedtime Fun***************************************************************** Our recommendations of pony stories to take the hassle out of bedtime.
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Born to Dance by Katherine Reynolds Country: United Kingdom Publisher.: ideas4writers Sold! The word sends a shiver of fear down to the very tips of Dylan's hooves. A fistful of grubby banknotes changes hands and, in an instant, Dylan's world is turned on its head.
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Safe for Life by Katherine Reynolds United Kingdom Publisher: ideas4writers
In which Dylan de Polka, Red Tabby and the other circus animals are forced to leave home. Safe for Life has won a 'Highly Commended' from the San Francisco Book Festival, 2010. Just in case you may care to add that to the sites.
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Hot on the Range by RD Jentsch USA Easygoing savoir-faire, this lighthearted romp at a Texas ranch is fun, charming and filled with the adventures of an irrepressible young horse named Chester. Perfect for pre- and beginning readers, Hot on the Range is written by new author R.D. Jentsch and illustrated by David C. Bryant. The tale begins with two horses seeking shelter from the sweltering Texas sun. Willie, a laid back palomino ambles over to a shady spot under a tree, while Chester a paint horse, looks under rocks and every other corner of the pasture to find relief. From rolling in the mud to smelling cactus flowers, it will be Chester’s own master who will save the day with a cool stream of icy water from the outdoor spigot. Recommended for an award for children’s literary fiction, this book is loosely based on the behavior of two real horses and proves to be a whole lot of summer fun for the whole family.
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_________________________________________________________________ Horse Tails by Shasta by Pat Gott USA A precocious horse named Shasta tells his own life's story.
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Horse Tails by Mookie the Mustang
by Pat Gott USA In "Horse Tails by Mookie the Mustang" Mookie tells his own story of growing up in the wild.
_________________________________________________________________ Honey, A Pony's Story by Honey USA This is a chapter book for tweens you still enjoy reading too. Honey’s story is told primarily from the viewpoint of a small and injured pony. Confused and friendless at an auction, she is befriended by a cowpony, now too old for strenuous work. Both are saved from the knacker’s bid for the slaughterhouse by an old man, hoping that the two of them may help save his granddaughter. Just eleven, orphaned and crippled from a car accident, Amy must live with her grandfather. Defeated by anger and depression, she withdraws into herself and her room, regressing emotionally and physically. Unable to reach her, the grandfather gambles that the unconditional love offered by an animal will be the right therapy for Amy. Honey’s natural instincts, the old man’s wisdom, and the cowpony’s memories work their magic to bring joy to wheelchair-bound Amy.
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_________________________________________________________________ Quincy Finds A New Home by Camille Matthews USA
Quincy Finds A New Home is the first in a new series of children's picture books for ages 4-9 years. Quincy is a little red horse and this is his first adventure. He gets a new owner and goes to a new home that is the biggest barn he has ever seen. He meets a wise old horse named Beau who becomes his friend, but Quincy has a big problem. His new barn has horse shows every Sunday and he does not know how to jump jumps and win ribbons. In the end Quincy and Beau find an answer to his problem. The mixture of narrative and refrain is exciting and soothing for a great bedtime story. The illustrations are beautiful oil paintings full of detail and color.
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Rusty, the Singing Horse by Jacqueline Butts USA This book is about a magical horse that can sing and dance when it sees itself in the mirror.
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_________________________________________________________________ Molly the Pony by Pam Kaster USA ****This is a great book for young children. Great? Young children? This is a simply marvelous book for anyone who can appreciate really good writing, excellent and authentic photo illustrations, and has an appreciation for a true story well
told. A perfect birthday, Christmas or just "I love you"
gift.
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The Sleep Ponies by Gudron Ongman "If we could see with out hearts, we would see them, these little ponies who wait. But do not be too sad for their waiting, for long before we learn to call them, we ride together in their dreams."
Gudron Ongman website for more pony stories.
A Wild Cowboy by Dana Smith Picture Book
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