All for a Carrot

by Glen Moller

Overview

Have you ever felt that what you want is just out of reach? Have those around you seemed only interested in themselves? Such are the problems faced by the unlikely hero of this book. The hero: a hungry horse. His problem: a magnificent carrot hanging from a stick -- but just out of his reach. He knows how to get it, but he will require help from a selfish lot of bystanders, each motivated by their own wants. How will he get that carrot? And what will be the reaction of those whose help he needs? Glen Moller and Marvin Paracuelles have created a funny and lyrical book, with beautiful illustrations. Enjoy!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781490750422
Publisher:	Trafford Publishing
Publication date:	11/26/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	46
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Glen Moller is currently stabling on Long Island, New York with one wife, two sons, one daughter, two dogs, one cat, and too much action. He doesn't especially love carrots nor does he own a horse, but he does identify deeply with horses (or anyone else) who are taunted by carrots (or anything else). This is his first picture book, though not his first lesson on multi-party economic negotiations.

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All for a Carrot

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By Glen Moller, Marvin Paracuelles

Trafford Publishing

Copyright © 2014 Glen Moller
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4907-5041-5

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CHAPTER 1

A boy and his horse were riding along. The boy was cheerful and singing a song. The boy had a stick with a carrot that hung just a step and a half from the horse's tongue. The horse dragged his feet and slowed down the pace till the boy cried, "Hey, Horsie! Why the long face?"

"My boy," said the horse, "I'm a steed of good merit. But I'm hungry, you see, and I want that carrot! No matter how far I gallop and walk, it's just out of reach. It's time that we talk! Will you pretty please give me a nibble, just one? I'll speed us on home—I promise I'll run!" But the boy said, "I'm kind of uncertain, my friend. For how do I know that you'll go till the end? But I'll make you an offer—a deal, my good horse: If you figure out how to get it, it's yours!"

And so the horse tried all the tricks that he knew. He cantered, he pranced, and skyward he flew. But never a nibble and never a taste did he manage to score—it was all a big waste.

Now all the while, a crowd was forming—of curious creatures who noticed his storming. They gathered around, took seat on the ground, and called to their friends, "Watch this horse jump around!"

Well, before too long, a robin flew by and caused him to think of a plan he could try. "Good robin," he called in his most polite way, "I'm asking your helpfullest help here today. "I know how to do this. I've figured it out! Just perch on the carrot and fly toward my mouth!"

The animals cheered. They stomped and they shouted. This plan would work! Nobody doubted. The robin was beaming and loved the attention, but she soon became thoughtful and changed her intention.

"I'd love to help you," chirped Robin, "you see, there's just one question, what's in it for me? Sure, you need help with your problem today, but what's it to me? Why not just fly away?"

"OK, little robin," offered the horse. "If it's carrots you like, I'll share mine, of course!" "It's not carrots I want," said the robin with laughter. The horse gritted his teeth and asked, "What are you after?"

(Continues...)

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