Horse Fun: Facts and Activities for Horse-Crazy Kids

by Gudrun Braun, Anne Scheller

Overview

Do you dream of having a horse of your own—a four-legged friend who comes when you call and nickers when you’re nearby; who doesn’t judge or pick favorites; who always listens quietly when you need someone to talk to? When your horse or pony is still in the future and not in the barn outside, learning about how to ride and care for him is the next best thing! Horse Fun is for all horse-crazy kids, whether you ride “now” or “not yet,” combining real horse knowledge with super-fun games, quizzes, crafts, and activities. Go to “riding school” and learn the basics of horse care and equitation. Test yourself with equine trivia; make tote bags, picture frames, dream catchers, jewelry, and your very own hobby horse to compete in hobby horse shows with friends! Plus, follow along with Maxi, a horse-crazy kid just like you, who shares her thoughts in a journal you get to read. Having horses in your life is joyful, enriching, exciting...and FUN. That’s why H orse Fun is the perfect book for both those who love to saddle up, and those who still only have dreams to ride on. Ages 6 to 12.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570769085
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	02/26/2019
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 11.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

About the Author

Gudrun Braun is a writer, editor, and experienced horse person with many published books to her name. Anne Scheller is a popular author of nonfiction guides, narrative children's books, picture books, study aids, and teaching materials. Anika Hage is an award-winning manga artist.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

I liked Horse Fun because it has crafts that you can do as well as information about horses. I also liked it because it had a bunch of stories about Maxi’s (the main character) life, then on the next page it has facts and suggestions for how you can ride horses, so I learned a lot. Another thing that was cool was how Maxi gives tips for optional add-ons for the activities. I loved Horse Fun and Maxi’s horse, Hobbit, is adorable! — Grace W., age 10

Editorial Reviews

If your child dreams of having a horse of their own—a four-legged friend who comes when called and nickers when nearby, who doesn’t judge or pick favorites, who is always there to listen quietly when others don’t, then Horse Fun is the perfect book to get them on their way to having one.” —Atlantic Horse & Pony

"A great way to learn for horse-loving kids. This is the perfect book for those who love to saddle up, and those who still dream to ride." —Blaze Magazine

"Just the solution to keep kids' brains active and reading. Horse Fun: Facts and Activities for Horse-Crazy Kids is chock full of horse trivia, riding tips, games, crafts, and so much more! A must-read for every young equestrian!" —Northeast Equestrian Life

"Horse Fun is a great summer reading and activity book for horse-crazy kids ages 6 to 12, especially those attending summer horse camps." —Mid-South Horse Review

"This book is for any young person that is crazy about horses! There is information on breeds, stable management, the different disciplines and so much more! Horse Fun is a joy to read and the illustrations are great visuals." —The Midwest Equestrian

"In addition to the valuable instructions about how to stay balanced in your seat, how to ride in a group, and how to jump, Horse Fun contains a myriad of inventive crafts horse-crazy kids can make such as charm bracelets, grooming tote bags, and picture frames. Horse Fun: Facts and Activities for Horse-Crazy Kids is for all horse-crazy kids no matter how old they might be." —Cowgirl Magazine

“Horse Fun is a book for the true equine enthusiast. The fun trivia and crafts keep students interested and engaged throughout the many pages. The text is easy to read and the content is detailed while remaining relevant. The colorful illustrations are interspersed with photographs of children riding. The main character Maxi tells many stories about her horsemanship journey. Those stories are captivating as a read-aloud for younger students and as an introduction to longer text for older students. As an instructor, there are games, patterns, and crafts that can inspire your own program. This book makes a great addition to my barn and school library.” —Amy Wood, PATH International Instructor and third-grade teacher

I liked Horse Fun because it has crafts that you can do as well as information about horses. I also liked it because it had a bunch of stories about Maxi’s (the main character) life, then on the next page it has facts and suggestions for how you can ride horses, so I learned a lot. Another thing that was cool was how Maxi gives tips for optional add-ons for the activities. I loved Horse Fun and Maxi’s horse, Hobbit, is adorable! —Grace W., age 10

From the Publisher