Animal Horse

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads Black Beauty by Anna Sewell to you and your family from beginning to end.

Isaac Burns Murphy (1861-1896) was one of the most dynamic jockeys of his era. Still considered one of the finest riders of all time, Murphy was the first jockey to win the Kentucky Derby three times, and his 44 percent win record remains unmatched. Despite his success, Murphy was pushed out of thoroughbred racing when African American jockeys were forced off the track, and he died in obscurity. In The Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy, author Pellom McDaniels III offers the first definitive biography of this celebrated athlete.

Who hasn't felt lost, unwanted, or worthless? Sabre felt all of those things and more...until he met a force more powerful, moving, and awe inspiring than any other power that exists in the universe....

Es ist schon eine besondere Gesellschaft, die unter dem Sofa von Jakob Borg im Kinderzimmer schläft: Esel Schnauz, der sich zum Professor berufen fühlt und der nichts mehr liebt als gutes Essen. Der falsche Prinz, der fliegen kann, aber nur, wenn niemand zuschaut. Katinka, die sich sehnlichst ein Pferd wünscht und Indianer Adlerauge, der große Entdecker, der eines Nachts im Zelt das Wichtigste im Leben findet. Schließlich der alte Clochard Panadel, der auf alle Fragen eine besondere Antwort weiß.

Book two in the award-winning Liza and Libby Adventures Trilogy. This is the equally charming and magical companion book to Liza and Libby: The Adventures Begin, which tells the story of the initial adventures of Liza, a young cowgirl, and her beloved horse, Libby.

Hinter den Winden, in einer anderen Welt liegt Ventusia. Hier hat jede*r eine magische Verbindung zu einem Seelenpferd. Doch vor vielen Jahren wurden alle Mädchen von Ventusia in unserer Welt versteckt, um sie zu beschützen. Und seither suchen ihre Seelenpferde nach ihnen... Noch nie hat Fiona so schöne Pferde gesehen wie die beiden wilden Hengste, denen sie beim Ausreiten begegnet ist. Doch die Tiere verhalten sich sonderbar und folgen ihr überall hin. Fiona hat sogar das Gefühl, dass sie ihr etwas sagen wollen.

Die 12-jährige Olivia ist bisher bei ihrem Vater im Berliner Diplomatenviertel aufgewachsen. Doch nun soll sie zu ihrer Mutter Julia ziehen. Als wäre das noch nicht genug, ist nicht einmal geklärt, wo ihr wertvolles Turnierpony Partygirl untergebracht wird und sie Reitstunden nehmen kann. Doch zu Olivias Überraschung eröffnet ihre Mutter ihr bei der Ankunft, dass sie gemeinsam aufs Land ziehen und Partygirl bei ihnen auf dem Hof stehen kann. Julia wird von nun an einen Schutzhof leiten. Das ist eine ganz andere Welt als die, die Olivia bisher kannte.

It’s 1889, barely twenty-five years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and a young Black family is tired of working on land they don’t get to own. So when Will and his father hear about an upcoming land rush, they set out on a journey from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others to the place where land is free—if they can get to it fast enough. But the journey isn’t easy—the terrain is rough, the bandits are brutal, and every interaction carries a heavy undercurrent of danger.

Joe, an ugly and unloved horse, trusts no one, and no one trusts him. Until Vicky. This is the story of a troubled horse and the little girl who loves him. Based on the true adventures of the author's childhood 50 years ago, Joe teaches the lesson that sometimes beauty is not skin deep, but heart deep. That the unloved have much to show us about the true nature of love.

Ms. Harbor's classroom has a new pet. A sea horse! The students are excited to take care of the little guy during the week. And on weekends, someone gets to bring the sea horse home for a visit! Shelly is the first purrmaid to bring him home . . . and he gets lost! Shelly asks her friends to help her find him before they have to be back at school. Can the purrmaids find the little seahorse in time?

Ten-year-old Keely Rosalie Tucker is a modern-day knight with no armor. Constantly bullied by a neighbor boy, Keely struggles to find her place in the world in which she is comforted only by the stories her Gramms has told her about enchanted, faraway places, where unicorns, fairies, and angels protect children from life's everyday pains and dangers. Now all Keely has to do is figure out how to call them to help her.

Hinter den Winden, in einer anderen Welt, liegt Ventusia. Hier hat jede*r eine magische Verbindung zu seinem Seelenpferd. Doch vor vielen Jahren wurden alle Mädchen von Ventusia in unserer Welt versteckt, um sie zu beschützen. Und seither suchen ihre Seelenpferde nach ihnen ... Ein geheimnisvolles Pferd weist den Weg: Vor Fiona und ihren Freund*innen liegt eine schwierige Aufgabe. Sie sollen ein Mädchen nach Ventusia bringen, das Angst vor Pferden hat. Früher hat Mira Pferde geliebt, besonders die edlen Rennpferde ihrer Eltern. Doch seit sie aus ihrer Heimat fliehen musste, ist alles anders.

Parfois, entre un animal et un être humain, naît plus qu'une complicité : une histoire d'amour... Été 1964. à Beaucastel, dans le Gard, les chansons yéyés résonnent dans les transistors et les enfants piquent une tête dans les eaux claires de la Cèze pour se rafraîchir.

Sapphire's pony, Dazzle won't jump in the next competition at Rainbow Wood stables. Dazzle's pony friend has been pony-napped by the evil unicorn who wants to steal his magical powers. Sapphire and her friend Scarlett find themselves asked by the fairies to help to save Dazzle's pony friend. Will they be able to free him from the unicorn and still make it back from fairy land in time for the competition? Find out!

Meet sisters Lydia and Lucy on their frozen Christmas adventure in the Land of Magic, where they will meet a unicorn, a Pegasus, and even Santa Claus and his reindeer! Not only that, there's a very important mission they will have to accomplish if they don't want all the children in the world to remain very disappointed this year....

Gee Whiz is a striking horse, and only part of that is because of his size. He is tall, but also graceful, yet his strides big but precise. At the same time, he keeps his eye on things, not as if he's suspicious, but as if he's curious. When Abby is confronted with an onslaught of reminders of just how little of the world she has seen, she finds herself connecting with Gee Whiz's calm and curious nature, and his desire to know more.

The book contains over 600 pieces of trivia and is covering topics that kids love: Cute animals and human body. The lack of explicit sexuality, foul language, or gore makes it a good listen for anyone in the age range eight - 18 years (and their parents too). A life hack if your child is not an avid listener: When you are preparing his/her lunch box, slip inside a couple of those facts. You could print out three facts every day to create some lunchtime fun for your kids and provoke their intellectual curiosity.

David Watts and Johnny Winall have over 30 years’ experience as independent bookies. Their shocking story takes you behind the scenes that some in the horseracing world would rather not see the light of day. Their roller-coaster journey takes in some staggering tales from the Grand National, Cheltenham Festival, and Royal Ascot. Along with a refreshingly honest account of some calamitous business dealings, the book reveals how bookmakers think and hot to improve your chances of winning.

Laugh out loud as you hear about the author’s remarkable family and the legends of the rodeo world who illustrate life lessons.

En samlet illustreret udgave af Alice og Bent Hallers efterspurgte serie om to hestegale tøser. For Mette og Marie er heste det bedste i verden. Men heste og ridning koster mange penge, og forældrene slår sig tøjret, og far får allergi over for hestesnak. Humoristiske og herligt anderledes hestebøger, der rammer plet hos både børn og voksne. "En lun og letlæst vrinsker - så man ryster af grin" - Steffen Larsen. Gennemillustreret af Palle Bregnhøi.