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Ireland, 1917. Darcy is a light gray Connemara pony with silver dapples. She''s fast and tough, whether she''s pulling a load of peat from the bog or riding around the rugged countryside with Shannon McKenna, her human family''s eldest daughter. But when Mrs. McKenna needs a doctor, Darcy discovers a skill that will change her and her family''s life forever. Like Black Beauty, this moving novel is told in first person from the horse''s point of view and includes an appendix full of photos and facts about Connemara ponies and Irish history.

For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story...Oregon, 1790Golden Sun is a chestnut snowflake Appaloosa. In summer, he treks through the mountains with his rider, a Nez Perce boy named Little Turtle, as he gathers healing plants. But when Little Turtle’s best friend falls ill, Golden Sun discovers his true calling. Here is Golden Sun’s story...in his own words.With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black and white art throughout—by a mother-daughter team of horse experts—this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!From the Trade Paperback edition.

For all lovers of horses and history! In the latest book in the Horse Diaries series, meet Penny, a blue-eyed palomino paint mare who grows up in the Wild West of California during the Gold Rush!CALIFORNIA, 1850. Penny is a blue-eyed palomino paint mare with a taste for adventure! She and a boy named Jesse search for gold in the hills of Northern California. After striking it rich and then losing everything, Jesse and Penny join the Pony Express. The job is a tough one, but Penny loves a challenge! Here is Penny''s story . . . in her own words.Love horses and history? Don''t miss the stories of Elska, Bell''s Star, Calvino, Lily, and more in the Horse Diaries series!

American paint horses have flashy patterns! American Paint Horse introduces the history of this breed and why people love it. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

American quarter horses are fast and fun riding horses! American Quarter Horse introduces the history of this breed and why people love it. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Appaloosas have amazing spots! Appaloosa introduces the history of this breed and why people love it. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Arabians are beautiful and athletic! Arabian introduces the history of this breed and why people love it. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Clydesdales are big and powerful! Clydesdale introduces the history of this breed and why people love it. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

For all lovers of horses and history! This latest book in the Horse Diaries series features an Andalusian horse in romantic sixteenth-century Spain.  Southern Spain, 1570sCalvino is a dapple-gray Andalusian stallion. He grew up driving cattle in the mountains, but soon he catches the eye of King Philip II’s horse master. Now Calvino and his young rider, Rico, must learn the complicated moves of doma clásica riding. Calvino doesn’t understand the use of this prancing—until he and Rico are chosen to represent the king in a deadly bullfight that will put all his skills to the test. Here is Calvino’s story . . . in his own words.  Praise for Elska (Horse Diaries #1):“A must for horse lovers, the cozy and exciting adventure will draw a wide audience.” —Booklist

For all lovers of horses and history! This latest book in the Horse Diaries series features an Andalusian horse in romantic sixteenth-century Spain.   Southern Spain, 1570s Calvino is a dapple-gray Andalusian stallion. He grew up driving cattle in the mountains, but soon he catches the eye of King Philip II’s horse master. Now Calvino and his young rider, Rico, must learn the complicated moves of doma clásica riding. Calvino doesn’t understand the use of this prancing—until he and Rico are chosen to represent the king in a deadly bullfight that will put all his skills to the test. Here is Calvino’s story . . . in his own words.   Praise for Elska (Horse Diaries #1): “A must for horse lovers, the cozy and exciting adventure will draw a wide audience.” —Booklist

For all lovers of horses and history! In the latest book in the Horse Diaries series, meet Lily, a strawberry roan Welsh pony with a competitive heart!SOUTH WALES, 1939: Lily, a strawberry roan Welsh pony, loves Pony Club! She and her rider, Gwen, compete in and win lots of events, including Lily''s favorite--jumping! Then Bridget joins the Pony Club. The English girl was sent from London to escape the bombings brought on by war. Gwen tries to be friends, but Bridget is sour and mean. Even worse, Bridget and her horse, Bron, make the perfect jump look easy. Now Gwen and Lily have some real competition. . . .

Good morning, farm animals - it's time to start the day! With charming illustrations by award-winning artist Ruth Sanderson, this playful story, inclusive of children with differing abilities, encourages children to move, moo, and stretch along with the characters in the book as they mimic the movements of farm animal friends in the morning. Can they frolic like a lamb? Balance like a goat? Good Morning, Farm Animals is perfect for home or classroom reading.

Good night, farm animals - the sun is setting and it's time to rest. This sweet and inclusive story, illustrated by award-winning artist Ruth Sanderson, encourages children to yawn, stretch, and breathe along with characters in the book as they act out the movements of farm animal friends winding down before bedtime. Can they quack a goodnight song? Curl up like a sleepy kitten? Good Night, Farm Animals is just right for bedtime reading.

Iris cannot wait for Heartsong to have her foal. Unicorns go into the Fairy Forest to have their babies, so Iris isn’t surprised when Heartsong goes missing for a few days. Yet when the unicorn does not return, Iris and Ruby have to go in and find her. The Fairy Forest is filled with trickster magic and can be a dangerous place. Can Iris and Ruby find Heartsong and her missing foal before it is too late?There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

Iris cannot wait for Heartsong to have her foal. Unicorns go into the Fairy Forest to have their babies, so Iris isn’t surprised when Heartsong goes missing for a few days. Yet when the unicorn does not return, Iris and Ruby have to go in and find her. The Fairy Forest is filled with trickster magic and can be a dangerous place. Can Iris and Ruby find Heartsong and her missing foal before it is too late?There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

Ruby’s new classmate, Cole, has a mysterious key. It looks a lot like Ruby’s key to the Magic Gate. Could Cole be a Unicorn Guardian too? But there are bigger problems in the Enchanted Realm. Starsong was stolen by dragons and taken to the Fire Mountains. And when the moon is full, the dragons will feast. Can Ruby and Iris rescue Starsong before it’s too late? There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

Ruby’s new classmate, Cole, has a mysterious key. It looks a lot like Ruby’s key to the Magic Gate. Could Cole be a Unicorn Guardian too? But there are bigger problems in the Enchanted Realm. Starsong was stolen by dragons and taken to the Fire Mountains. And when the moon is full, the dragons will feast. Can Ruby and Iris rescue Starsong before it’s too late? There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

Sometimes Iris wishes her mom and aunt still remembered that there are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stables. But the women don’t know—or rather, don’t remember—that unicorns exist. So why does their childhood friend Annie know about the unicorns? Not only does Annie know, but she also wants to use Rainbow Mist’s magic . . . and maybe the rest of the herd’s. Can Iris and Ruby protect the unicorn magic before it’s gone forever?There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

Sometimes Iris wishes her mom and aunt still remembered that there are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stables. But the women don’t know—or rather, don’t remember—that unicorns exist. So why does their childhood friend Annie know about the unicorns? Not only does Annie know, but she also wants to use Rainbow Mist’s magic . . . and maybe the rest of the herd’s. Can Iris and Ruby protect the unicorn magic before it’s gone forever?There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

Ruby knows it is important to keep the unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable a secret. Her big sister Iris won’t let her forget it! Yet when her friend is injured, Ruby decides to sneak a unicorn, Starfire, into the hospital to cheer her up. Later, Ruby learns that someone took a video of Starfire and posted it online . . . and it is getting lots of views. Soon newspaper and TV reporters show up at Magic Moon Stables to see Starfire. Can Ruby and Iris protect the unicorn magic? Or will the secret of the Enchanted Realm—and the unicorns—be uncovered? There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

Ruby knows it is important to keep the unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable a secret. Her big sister Iris won’t let her forget it! Yet when her friend is injured, Ruby decides to sneak a unicorn, Starfire, into the hospital to cheer her up. Later, Ruby learns that someone took a video of Starfire and posted it online . . . and it is getting lots of views. Soon newspaper and TV reporters show up at Magic Moon Stables to see Starfire. Can Ruby and Iris protect the unicorn magic? Or will the secret of the Enchanted Realm—and the unicorns—be uncovered? There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

Iris is preparing for her school’s talent show with her friends: the Dance Divas. But Iris doesn’t like dancing and would prefer to do a magic show. She’s scared to admit this though. What if her friends don’t accept her anymore? Iris fears she would be like Lyric. Lyric has always stood apart from the other unicorns. She goes into the Fairy Forest on her own. She never stays with the herd. Determined to discover the unicorn’s secret, Iris follows Lyric into the forest. Why is Lyric such a misfit?There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

Iris is preparing for her school’s talent show with her friends: the Dance Divas. But Iris doesn’t like dancing and would prefer to do a magic show. She’s scared to admit this though. What if her friends don’t accept her anymore? Iris fears she would be like Lyric. Lyric has always stood apart from the other unicorns. She goes into the Fairy Forest on her own. She never stays with the herd. Determined to discover the unicorn’s secret, Iris follows Lyric into the forest. Why is Lyric such a misfit?There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

The Cupcake Castle is hosting a baking contest, and Ruby cannot wait to compete. But when a recipe mix-up almost ruins her cookies, she tries adding magical starberries from the Enchanted Forest to save them. Much to Ruby’s surprise, she makes it to the next round of the contest. After some more baking, she discovers that starberries can make anything taste good. The title of Junior Baking Champion is within her reach . . . if she cheats. Can Ruby win without the use of magic?There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

The Cupcake Castle is hosting a baking contest, and Ruby cannot wait to compete. But when a recipe mix-up almost ruins her cookies, she tries adding magical starberries from the Enchanted Forest to save them. Much to Ruby’s surprise, she makes it to the next round of the contest. After some more baking, she discovers that starberries can make anything taste good. The title of Junior Baking Champion is within her reach . . . if she cheats. Can Ruby win without the use of magic?There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.

At the Symbol Ceremony, unicorn foals get their symbols. Iris and Ruby perform the ceremony under the full moon for Starsong and Heart’s Mirror. Afterward, Iris discovers a new unicorn is watching them: a unicorn with the marks of a dragon. According to legend, a unicorn born under the Dragon Moon will be cast out from the herd. But does Ember Shadow need to be an outcast? Can Iris help the other unicorns welcome him into the herd?There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one knows they exist except Iris and Ruby. As Unicorn Guardians, the two girls must protect the unicorns to keep them safe from the outside world.