My Pony by Susan Jeffers5/27/2023 ![]() ![]() "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. ![]() About the Author: Susan Jeffers effortlessly captures the grace and magic of horses in this luminous picture book. Kay WeismanĬopyright © American Library Association. At the heart of Susan Jeffers's exquisite picture book lies the idea that in her imagination, a child can journey anywhere and do anything-even fly through the stars on her very own pony. This quiet, beautifully rendered book will be a good choice for story hours as well as for one-on-one sharing with would-be artists and equestrians. In a note, Jeffers explains her own love of horses and art, which began as a child and continues even now. ![]() Jeffers' signature artwork captures the imaginative tone of the story, and the fantasy scenes are reminiscent of her earlier work with single-volume fairy tales, such as Hansel and Gretel (1980). To compensate, the girl begins drawing a pony, Silver, who comes to life, spiriting the child on a fantasy ride-cantering to join a herd of horses, galloping through a mountain stream, and finally flying back through the night sky to the girl's bedroom. Her parents explain that ponies are expensive and require a great deal of space, but the child's longing doesn't go away. In this partly autobiographical picture book, Jeffers recounts the story of a young unnamed girl who dreams of having a pony. ![]()
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