Books like The Island Horse
Award winning
Brave Horse (Mustang Mountain Series)
Sharon Siamon, 2004
160 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story fosters courage and resilience.
Features strong, relatable female protagonists.
Encourages love and knowledge of animals.
Supports development of empathy and friendship.
Brave Horse (Mustang Mountain Series)
Sharon Siamon, 2004
Award winning
Joe and the Hidden Horseshoe: Book 1 (The Horseshoe Trilogy)
Victoria Eveleigh, 2013
161 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story promotes curiosity and discovery.
Offers valuable life lessons through relatable situations.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in young readers.
Encourages connection with nature and animal care.
Joe and the Hidden Horseshoe: Book 1 (The Horseshoe Trilogy)
Victoria Eveleigh, 2013
Award winning
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and anxiety of new experiences.
Encourages adaptation and resilience in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
Stronger Than Magic and Starlight Surprise (My Secret Unicorn)
Linda Chapman, 2004
272 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through magical storytelling.
Encourages empathy with relatable character challenges.
Enhances problem-solving skills with captivating plots.
Strengthens reading habits in young readers.
Stronger Than Magic and Starlight Surprise (My Secret Unicorn)
Linda Chapman, 2004
Award winning
Pp Ss #06: The Last Pony Ride (Pony Pals)
Jeanne Betancourt, 2004
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and emotional growth.
Characters teach valuable lessons on friendship and teamwork.
Encourages dialogue on handling change and loss.
Ideal for improving reading skills and empathy.
Pp Ss #06: The Last Pony Ride (Pony Pals)
Jeanne Betancourt, 2004
Award winning
My Papi Has a Motorcycle
Isabel Quintero, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates familial bonds through vivid storytelling.
Enhances cultural understanding and community awareness.
Stimulates imagination with vibrant urban landscapes.
Supports language skills and emotional development.
My Papi Has a Motorcycle
Isabel Quintero, 2019
Award winning
Sybil's Night Ride
Karen B. Winnick, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Historical adventure based on true events.
Inspiring tale of courage and independence.
Enhances knowledge of American Revolution.
Strengthens historical context and literacy skills.
Sybil's Night Ride
Karen B. Winnick, 2000
Award winning
The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel
Mariah Marsden, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Themes of friendship, growth, and resilience.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of nature.
Accessible adaptation of a classic tale.
