"I want a pony. I want a pony more than anything in the world." A little girl who longs for a pony draws pictures of a dappled mare she names Silver, then rides her through a magical countryside in her dreams. At the heart of Susan Jeffers's exquisite picture book lies the idea that in her imagination, a child can journey anywhere and do anything -- even fly through the stars on her very own pony...
"In an author's note, Jeffers tells how her own longing for a horse led her to drawing. The sense of longing permeates the spare text but is softened by the beautiful, pastel watercolor-and-ink artwork. The dreamlike quality of the semitransparent horses and of the fantastic backgrounds is heightened by glossy ivory paper. This is a book that horse lovers will cherish." -- Donna Cardon, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Susan Jeffers |
Illustrator | Susan Jeffers |
ISBN | 1423112954 |
Publication Date | May 27, 2008 |
Publisher | Disney-Hyperion |
Language | English |