Picture Books (Ages 4-7)

If I Was a Horse

If I Was a Horse

If I Was a Horse by Sophie Blackall is a whimsical children's picture book that explores the boundless imagination of a child envisioning life as a horse. The narrative follows the child's musings on galloping freely, rolling in the mud, and engaging in everyday...

Posey’s Problem: A Pony Tale

Posey’s Problem: A Pony Tale

Posey's Problem: A Pony Tale by Kathy Simmers, illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden, is a heartwarming children's picture book inspired by a true story. It follows Posey, a champion show pony who faces the recurring challenge of her young riders outgrowing her. Despite...

Jump the Moon

Jump the Moon

Jump the Moon by Kathy Simmers is a children's picture book inspired by the true story of a young girl's deep bond with a misunderstood pony named Me Too. Throughout a summer, the girl earns Me Too's trust through patience and empathy, leading to a profound...

Horses!

Horses!

Horses! by Gail Gibbons is an informative and engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the world of horses. With her signature colorful illustrations and simple yet detailed explanations, Gibbons explores the history of horses, their different breeds,...

Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse

Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse

Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse by Rebecca Janni is a fun and spirited picture book about Nellie Sue, a little girl with a big imagination and a love for all things cowgirl. She dreams of having a real horse for her birthday, but instead, she receives a shiny new bicycle....

Noni the Pony

Noni the Pony

Noni the Pony by Alison Lester is a delightful picture book about a friendly and cheerful pony named Noni. She loves to gallop through the fields, play with her best friends—a dog and a cat—and explore her beautiful seaside home. With gentle rhyming text and charming...

Little Black, A Pony

Little Black, A Pony

Little Black, a Pony by Walter Farley is a heartwarming children's book about a small but determined pony who wants to prove himself. The story follows a young boy who has outgrown his beloved Little Black and now rides a bigger horse. However, when the boy gets into...

If a Horse Had Words

If a Horse Had Words

If a Horse Had Words by Kelly Cooper, illustrated by Lucy Eldridge, is a touching picture book about the bond between a young horse and the boy who raises him. The story follows Red, a colt born on the prairie, as he experiences the world through sights, sounds, and...

The Smallest Horse

The Smallest Horse

The Smallest Horse by Lorie List is a charming children's book about a tiny horse named Dusty who feels different from the bigger horses in the barn. As Dusty learns that being small has its own special advantages, the story delivers a heartwarming message about...

Are You a Horse?

Are You a Horse?

Are You a Horse? by Andy Rash is a humorous children's book about a cowboy named Roy who receives a saddle for his birthday—but he doesn't know what a horse is! Determined to find out, he embarks on a quest, asking various objects and animals, "Are you a horse?" Along...

Clip-Clop

Clip-Clop

Clip-Clop is a cheerful picture book by Nicola Smee that follows a group of farm animals as they take a fun ride on Mr. Horse’s back. As Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck excitedly climb aboard, they encourage Mr. Horse to go faster and faster. The ride becomes wilder...

Fritz and the Beautiful Horses

Fritz and the Beautiful Horses

Fritz and the Beautiful Horses by Jan Brett is a heartwarming children’s story about a small, sturdy pony named Fritz who lives outside the walls of a city that only allows beautiful horses inside. Unlike the elegant and graceful horses within the city, Fritz is...