Kathy Simmers recently wrote a book called Jump the Moon that is based on a true story about her daughter’s bond with a pony named Me Too. The beautiful illustrations throughout this hardcover, picture book bring to life an emotional journey that will make readers of all ages cry, smile, and cheer as it reminds us all to follow our dreams.
If your child dreams in hoof beats and lives for pony stories, chances are they’ll love discovering We Read Horse Books—a heartfelt platform created by lifelong horse lover and author Rae Rankin. In this interview, Rae shares what inspired her to launch the site, how horse books help kids connect more deeply with horses (even if they don’t ride yet), and what kinds of stories are capturing young imaginations today.
My almost eight year old daughter and I have both enjoyed reading the Rudy series together. We are both impressed with how Diane tells the story from her horse’s perspective while keeping the reader engaged. The books educate kids and adults about houses and horsemanship along the way. The Rudy Book Series and Allpony have similar goals in this regard and I was thrilled when Diane asked me to create a custom Rudy plush horse for her book tour!