Horse Pony Stories

A collection of classic stories, both realistic and fanciful, about horses and ponies.

Horse and Pony Stories is a delightful collection of tales for children aged 6+, including a fabulous mix of well-loved classics, legends and folktales from all around the world. It features some of the most famous, brave and beautiful horses in fiction, such as Black Beauty and Pegasus. There are eight wonderful stories and extracts in each of the five themed sections. Tales by well-known authors including Anna Sewell, Lewis Carroll and L Frank Baum are brought to life with a wealth of charming illustrations, making this a gift book to treasure for years to come.

Horse and Pony Stories is a delightful collection of tales for children aged 6+, including a fabulous mix of well-loved classics, legends and folktales from all around the world. It features some of the most famous, brave and beautiful horses in fiction, such as Black Beauty and Pegasus. There are eight wonderful stories and extracts in each of the five themed sections. Tales by well-known authors including Anna Sewell, Lewis Carroll and L Frank Baum are brought to life with a wealth of charming illustrations, making this a gift book to treasure for years to come.

The ultimate visual guide for children passionate about all things equine, covering just about anything and everything horse related Calling all horse lovers! This horse book for kids is a one-stop-shop for equine knowledge, from their history, anatomy, breeds, how to care for them, their social significance, and more! Inside the pages of this children’s book about all things equestrian you will find: • Informative features on all the major horse and pony breeds from the enormous Dutch Draught Horse to the tiny Argentine Falabella • Beautiful images of magnificent horses found across the world • Lessons about the usefulness of horses across different cultures from sport, shows, traditions, and celebrations, to transport, police work, and even shrimp-fishing! • Extensive information and step-by-step instructions on how to ride these magnificent animals and horse care From the difference between horses and ponies to why horses sleep standing up, this comprehensive guide explores every horsey topic you could want to explore! Colorful photographs and pictures on every page include many different horses and pony breeds, from Shetland ponies, shire horses, and thoroughbreds and highlights their importance in our world today. Kids will learn how to care for horses and understand them, covering topics such as grooming a horse, how to muck out a stable, and looking after tack. The book also explores horse skills and will answer questions about riding horses and ponies, such as what dressage is, how to steer a horse, and much more!

Brave and beautiful, strong and devoted, the horses in this book are memorable characters in their own right. This collection of stories and extracts features the best writing about horses and ponies from classic authors such as Anna Sewell, Monica Dickens, Mary O'Hara and Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as contemporary writers such as Michael Morpurgo and Christine Pullein-Thompson herself. The pieces have been carefully selected to appeal to horse-lovers; they vary in style and atmosphere but are all thrilling, moving works by writers who really understand horses. Victor Ambrus's black-and-white illustrations capture the majesty of these magnificent beasts.

Discover five charming horse and pony stories from around the world - from a little pony who wants to be all grown up, to three wild horses who outwit a hungry wolf. Traditional stories, retold especially for young children. Beautiful watercolour illustrations by Sophie Allsopp. Perfect for horse and pony lovers.

This collection of horse and pony stories includes a fabulous mix of well-loved classics, legends, and folktales from all around the world.