Books about Horse
Award winning
Horse Diaries #3: Koda
Patricia Hermes, Ruth Sanderson, 2009
56 pages
Why to read
- Captivating journey of a horse's adventures.
- Enhances empathy through animal perspective.
- Teaches historical context subtly.
- Encourages emotional and cognitive development.

Horse Diaries #3: Koda
Patricia Hermes, Ruth Sanderson, 2009
Award winning
A Horse Named Steve
Kelly Collier, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
- Vibrant, whimsical illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds. - Encourages self-discovery and confidence through quirky storytelling. - Engaging narrative fosters a love for reading. - Addresses themes of identity and uniqueness compellingly.

A Horse Named Steve
Kelly Collier, 2017
Award winning
Not Just a Horse
Shannon Kennedy, 2019
276 pages
Why to read
- Inspires empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
- Encourages perseverance with engaging, motivational storyline.
- Strengthens reading skills and emotional intelligence.
- Ideal for parent-child bonding over shared reading.

Not Just a Horse
Shannon Kennedy, 2019
Horse and Pony
Roger Priddy, 2011
12 pages
Why to read
- Engaging horse and pony-themed adventures.
- Boosts children's knowledge about animal care.
- Encourages empathy and responsibility.
- Colorful illustrations captivate young readers.

Horse and Pony
Roger Priddy, 2011
Award winning
Charlotte and the White Horse
Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
- Captivating tale of friendship and adventure.
- Cultivates empathy and emotional understanding.
- Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
- Beautiful, poetic language enhances vocabulary.

Charlotte and the White Horse
Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak, 2001
Award winning
Harvey, the Horse Who Wanted a Hat (Elm Grove Farm Series)
J B Allen, Linda Shaw, 2016
52 pages
Why to read
- Encourages creativity through Harvey's hat-seeking adventure.
- Strengthens empathy with relatable animal characters.
- Fosters decision-making and perseverance skills.
- Enjoyable educational tool for early readers.

Harvey, the Horse Who Wanted a Hat (Elm Grove Farm Series)
J B Allen, Linda Shaw, 2016
Award winning
Mig the Pig
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, 1986
19 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'Mig the Pig' offers a captivating and entertaining story that keeps young readers engaged and eager to turn the pages, making it an excellent choice for encouraging a love of reading.
- Language Development: The book is designed to help children enhance their vocabulary and language skills through repetitive phrases and simple, easy-to-understand language that is perfect for early readers.
- Charming Illustrations: Colin Hawkins is known for his delightful illustrations that complement the text, providing visual cues to the story and helping children to better understand and remember the narrative.
- Educational Themes: 'Mig the Pig' incorporates important life lessons and educational themes such as friendship, sharing, and problem-solving, making it not only a fun read but also a valuable learning tool for young minds.

Mig the Pig
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, 1986
Award winning
A Horse in the Living Room
Ram Kushnir, Hiruni Kariyawasam, 2022
46 pages
Why to read
- Engaging storyline to enhance child's imagination and creativity.
- Characters exhibit teamwork, resolving issues constructively together.
- Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
- Supports language development and cognitive growth in young readers.
