Early Reader Books (Ages 5-8)

Little Horse

Little Horse

Little Horse by Betsy Byars is a heartwarming early reader chapter book that follows the adventures of a tiny horse who gets swept away from his home during a storm. As he embarks on a journey through unfamiliar landscapes, he faces various challenges and dangers...

Keeker Book Series

Keeker Book Series

The Keeker series by Hadley Higginson is a charming early chapter book collection that follows eight-year-old Keeker and her pony, Plum. Keeker, a spirited and imaginative girl, dreams of adventure, and with her clever Connemara pony by her side, she experiences the...

Silver Pony Ranch Series

Silver Pony Ranch Series

The Silver Pony Ranch series by D.L. Green is a fun and engaging chapter book series about two best friends, Tori and Mira, who spend their summers at Silver Pony Ranch. There, they get to ride, care for, and have exciting adventures with their ponies. Each book in...

Breyer Stablemates Series

Breyer Stablemates Series

The Breyer Stablemates series is a collection of early chapter books inspired by the beloved Breyer model horses. Each book follows a different child and their horse, exploring themes of friendship, adventure, and horsemanship. Set in various equestrian settings, from...

Bramble and Maggie Series

Bramble and Maggie Series

The Bramble and Maggie series by Jessie Haas is a delightful early reader series about the friendship between a spirited horse named Bramble and her new owner, Maggie. Bramble, a strong-willed pony, is looking for the perfect rider, while Maggie is an eager young girl...

Marguerite Henry’s Misty Inn Series

Marguerite Henry’s Misty Inn Series

The Misty Inn series, inspired by Marguerite Henry, is a charming chapter book series that follows siblings Willa and Ben Dunlap as they move to Chincoteague Island, famous for its wild ponies. Their parents open a bed-and-breakfast, Misty Inn, while Willa, a true...

Pony-Crazed Princess Series

Pony-Crazed Princess Series

The Pony-Crazed Princess series by Jill Shalvis follows the adventures of a young girl named Mia, who is completely obsessed with ponies. The series explores Mia’s life as she navigates her love for horses, her adventures with her friends, and her struggles with...

Magic Ponies Series

Magic Ponies Series

The Magic Ponies series by Sue Bentley includes several books, each focusing on different magical adventures involving Lucy and her pony, Storm. Here are the titles in the series: Magic Ponies: The Magic Pony Magic Ponies: The Enchanted Pony Magic Ponies: The Secret...

Pony Scouts Series

Pony Scouts Series

The Pony Scouts series by Catherine Hapka is a collection of early chapter books for young readers that follow the adventures of three friends—Meg, Annie, and Lily—who share a love of horses and ponies. Set at their local stable, the girls form a group called the Pony...

The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

A young Native American girl gets lost in the mountains during a storm. She befriends a wild stallion and, even after she is found, chooses to stay and run free with the herd. With simple words and stunning illustrations that gallop across the pages, Paul Goble tells...

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