Author: June Crebbin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780744592788
Category : Children's stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
This collection draws on a wide range of locations, times and cultures, featuring tales from Ancient Greece, fourteenth-century Mongolia, medieval France and the present day. The horses and ponies themselves are equally diverse, each magnificently pictured in full colour by award-winning artist Inga Moore, who, like June Crebbin, is a lifelong horse-lover. Any child who shares their passion will find this the perfect equine companion.
Horse Tales
Horse Tales
Author: Lamar Underwood
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493068210
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Our relationship and fascination with horses have been evident in every civilization and throughout recorded history. No better proof can be found than in literature, in the stories and poetry that capture the endless variety of partnerships between horses and riders. Horse Tales is a compilation of the best of these works and include tales penned by: Mark Twain H. H. Munro Nathaniel Hawthorne Washington Irving Winston Churchill Enid Bagnold Leo Tolstoy Bret Harte Zane Grey and many, many others.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493068210
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Our relationship and fascination with horses have been evident in every civilization and throughout recorded history. No better proof can be found than in literature, in the stories and poetry that capture the endless variety of partnerships between horses and riders. Horse Tales is a compilation of the best of these works and include tales penned by: Mark Twain H. H. Munro Nathaniel Hawthorne Washington Irving Winston Churchill Enid Bagnold Leo Tolstoy Bret Harte Zane Grey and many, many others.
I Am Lola
Author: Lori Bakewell
Publisher: Horse Tales
ISBN: 9780578958774
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
I Am Lola is the heartwarming true story of the miniature horse who went from a backyard pet to a working therapy animal in Virginia. Go along with Lola as she moves to a new farm, meets new people, and learns new skills and tricks. Her real-life adventures take her to schools, senior centers, memory care units, and even miniature horse shows, where she surprises everyone with how high she can jump! Lola speaks tenderly about losing a friend, believing in herself, and persevering through challenging times. Song lyrics for the children's album, I Am Lola, are included in the book, and the songs can be heard at www.horsetales.org and any streaming service.
Publisher: Horse Tales
ISBN: 9780578958774
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
I Am Lola is the heartwarming true story of the miniature horse who went from a backyard pet to a working therapy animal in Virginia. Go along with Lola as she moves to a new farm, meets new people, and learns new skills and tricks. Her real-life adventures take her to schools, senior centers, memory care units, and even miniature horse shows, where she surprises everyone with how high she can jump! Lola speaks tenderly about losing a friend, believing in herself, and persevering through challenging times. Song lyrics for the children's album, I Am Lola, are included in the book, and the songs can be heard at www.horsetales.org and any streaming service.
Incredible Horse Tales
Author: Jessie Shiers
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461749131
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Horses have been at the right hand of man for thousands of years. They have helped build empires and helped bring them down. Horses have carried the doctor swiftly to the door of a dying mother and galloped across the vast distances of the American West, bringing news to the settlers. Horses today are our companions in sport, dashing to the finish line or leaping impossibly high fences for the sheer glory of the win. Horses also lurk in the mists of myth and legend. Here are the most exciting horse stories compiled from human history, both fact and fiction.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461749131
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Horses have been at the right hand of man for thousands of years. They have helped build empires and helped bring them down. Horses have carried the doctor swiftly to the door of a dying mother and galloped across the vast distances of the American West, bringing news to the settlers. Horses today are our companions in sport, dashing to the finish line or leaping impossibly high fences for the sheer glory of the win. Horses also lurk in the mists of myth and legend. Here are the most exciting horse stories compiled from human history, both fact and fiction.
Horse Tales from Heaven
Author: Rebecca E. Ondov
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736937471
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
More than 4.6 million Americans own horses or are directly involved in horse-related industries. And country living is enjoying a huge revival today. Horsewoman Rebecca Ondov reaches out to outdoor enthusiasts with dynamic stories of God’s faithfulness and protection. Drawing on 15 years of living “in the saddle” guiding pack trips and working as a wilderness ranger, Rebecca takes readers into the mountains and down rugged trails to see God at work. Vignettes include... a night-blind horse and pack mule’s unusual relationship a horse, a dog, and a cowgirl surviving a violent storm a horse camp tale about one animal’s cure for snoring a frisky cayuse and an early morning chase a sleepless night guarding horses in grizzly country These western stories use real-life adventures to point readers to their greatest resource for love, provision, and care—Jesus.
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736937471
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
More than 4.6 million Americans own horses or are directly involved in horse-related industries. And country living is enjoying a huge revival today. Horsewoman Rebecca Ondov reaches out to outdoor enthusiasts with dynamic stories of God’s faithfulness and protection. Drawing on 15 years of living “in the saddle” guiding pack trips and working as a wilderness ranger, Rebecca takes readers into the mountains and down rugged trails to see God at work. Vignettes include... a night-blind horse and pack mule’s unusual relationship a horse, a dog, and a cowgirl surviving a violent storm a horse camp tale about one animal’s cure for snoring a frisky cayuse and an early morning chase a sleepless night guarding horses in grizzly country These western stories use real-life adventures to point readers to their greatest resource for love, provision, and care—Jesus.
Skittle, the Orphan Racehorse, and Other Race Horse Tales
Author: Carol Parks Morrison
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1496925874
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
This book about young colts and fillies learning to be race horses takes place on a small farm in Indiana. The farm has a half-mile training track surrounded by a woods pasture, hay fields, and various small lots used for keeping the horses outdoors. It has one main horse barn with stalls for training the horses, a second large white barn for equipment and hay, and a small shed with extra stalls. The farm is owned by Pops and his wife Grams. Many of the stories relate to the work Pops does with the horses. Pops has broodmares who give birth to their colts in early spring. Grams, Pops' usual helper, leads the mares while he begins breaking their colts to lead, drive, and prepare for racing. The main character for these stories is Liz, their granddaughter, who lives on the next farm, a small distance from Pops' race barn. Liz loves the horses, especially the foals. She enjoys naming them and talking to them. Liz has many adventures with Pops and writes letters to tell her cousins what is happening at the farm. One mare and her four fillies born over a four-year period give Pops all he can handle. Their individual habits and unusual personalities present interesting situations. Pops wanted horses with spunk, and they pour it out daily. Pops must fully concentrate to overcome their habits and train them properly. Liz grows up knowing happiness and excitement, as well as sadness and heartache. These young colts and the mares who mother them present all sorts of life lessons for Pops, Grams, and especially for young Liz. This book tells Liz's story as she lives near Pops' farm, knowing these lively horses. The farm is owned by Pops and his wife Grams. Many of the stories relate to the work Pops does with the horses. Pops has broodmares who give birth to their colts in early spring. Grams, Pops' usual helper, leads the mares while he begins breaking their colts to lead, drive, and prepare for racing. The main character for these stories is Liz, their granddaughter, who lives on the next farm, a small distance from Pops' race barn. Liz loves the horses, especially the foals. She enjoys naming them and talking to them. Liz has many adventures with Pops and writes letters to tell her cousins what is happening at the farm. One mare and her four fillies born over a four-year period give Pops all he can handle. Their individual habits and unusual personalities present interesting situations. Pops wanted horses with spunk, and they pour it out daily. Pops must fully concentrate to overcome their habits and train them properly. Liz grows up knowing happiness and excitement, as well as sadness and heartache. These young colts and the mares who mother them present all sorts of life lessons for Pops, Grams, and especially for young Liz. This book tells Liz's story as she lives near Pops' farm, knowing these lively horses.
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1496925874
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
This book about young colts and fillies learning to be race horses takes place on a small farm in Indiana. The farm has a half-mile training track surrounded by a woods pasture, hay fields, and various small lots used for keeping the horses outdoors. It has one main horse barn with stalls for training the horses, a second large white barn for equipment and hay, and a small shed with extra stalls. The farm is owned by Pops and his wife Grams. Many of the stories relate to the work Pops does with the horses. Pops has broodmares who give birth to their colts in early spring. Grams, Pops' usual helper, leads the mares while he begins breaking their colts to lead, drive, and prepare for racing. The main character for these stories is Liz, their granddaughter, who lives on the next farm, a small distance from Pops' race barn. Liz loves the horses, especially the foals. She enjoys naming them and talking to them. Liz has many adventures with Pops and writes letters to tell her cousins what is happening at the farm. One mare and her four fillies born over a four-year period give Pops all he can handle. Their individual habits and unusual personalities present interesting situations. Pops wanted horses with spunk, and they pour it out daily. Pops must fully concentrate to overcome their habits and train them properly. Liz grows up knowing happiness and excitement, as well as sadness and heartache. These young colts and the mares who mother them present all sorts of life lessons for Pops, Grams, and especially for young Liz. This book tells Liz's story as she lives near Pops' farm, knowing these lively horses. The farm is owned by Pops and his wife Grams. Many of the stories relate to the work Pops does with the horses. Pops has broodmares who give birth to their colts in early spring. Grams, Pops' usual helper, leads the mares while he begins breaking their colts to lead, drive, and prepare for racing. The main character for these stories is Liz, their granddaughter, who lives on the next farm, a small distance from Pops' race barn. Liz loves the horses, especially the foals. She enjoys naming them and talking to them. Liz has many adventures with Pops and writes letters to tell her cousins what is happening at the farm. One mare and her four fillies born over a four-year period give Pops all he can handle. Their individual habits and unusual personalities present interesting situations. Pops wanted horses with spunk, and they pour it out daily. Pops must fully concentrate to overcome their habits and train them properly. Liz grows up knowing happiness and excitement, as well as sadness and heartache. These young colts and the mares who mother them present all sorts of life lessons for Pops, Grams, and especially for young Liz. This book tells Liz's story as she lives near Pops' farm, knowing these lively horses.
Crack-A-Doodle Horse Tales
Author: Patty Popsicle
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452060940
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Hay Day Loft is definitely not a safe place for the chickens. All the critters of the barn know a hero is needed. Read how Crack-A-Doodle Horse deals with Prissy Kitty and her nasty habit of scratching.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452060940
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Hay Day Loft is definitely not a safe place for the chickens. All the critters of the barn know a hero is needed. Read how Crack-A-Doodle Horse deals with Prissy Kitty and her nasty habit of scratching.
The Dust Bowl #1
Author: Michelle Jabès Corpora
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593225260
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Set in the 1930s Oklahoma, this American Horse Tale is the story of a young girl who makes the difficult decision to leave her family and move to California so she can stay with her horse. A young girl named Ginny and her family are dealing with the hardships of the Great Depression, and in order to survive, her dad decides they must sell their horse, and Ginny's best friend, Thimble. But Ginny will do anything in order to find a way for them to stay together, and chooses to leave her family in Oklahoma and travel west to California. The Dust Bowl is part of a series of books written by several authors highlighting the unique relationships between young girls and their horses.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593225260
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Set in the 1930s Oklahoma, this American Horse Tale is the story of a young girl who makes the difficult decision to leave her family and move to California so she can stay with her horse. A young girl named Ginny and her family are dealing with the hardships of the Great Depression, and in order to survive, her dad decides they must sell their horse, and Ginny's best friend, Thimble. But Ginny will do anything in order to find a way for them to stay together, and chooses to leave her family in Oklahoma and travel west to California. The Dust Bowl is part of a series of books written by several authors highlighting the unique relationships between young girls and their horses.
Hollywood #2
Author: Samantha M. Clark
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593225279
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Set in modern-day California, this American Horse Tale is the story of a young girl who, along with her family's horse, is destined for the big screen. Juniper is a young girl who dreams of making it big in the movies along with her horse, Able. In particular, Juniper is obsessed with getting Able onto her favorite television show, Castle MacAvoy, and will do anything, even slay dragons, to make that happen. Hollywood is part of a series of books written by several authors highlighting the unique relationships between young girls and their horses.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593225279
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Set in modern-day California, this American Horse Tale is the story of a young girl who, along with her family's horse, is destined for the big screen. Juniper is a young girl who dreams of making it big in the movies along with her horse, Able. In particular, Juniper is obsessed with getting Able onto her favorite television show, Castle MacAvoy, and will do anything, even slay dragons, to make that happen. Hollywood is part of a series of books written by several authors highlighting the unique relationships between young girls and their horses.
Those Damn Horse Soldiers
Author: George Walsh
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765312700
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765312700
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description