Delightful Horse Books for Kids (Unit Study)
Have a child who just loves horses? These delightful horse books for kids will spark their imagination and help them learn about horses.
Whether your child dreams of riding horses or just loves learning about them, there are many children’s books about horses that can help them explore this exciting world.
These stories can teach children about horse care, riding, and the special bond that can develop between humans and these majestic animals.
For more reading ideas, visit our extensive list of childrens books for kids!
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Books about Horses for Children
Oh how many girls love their horses.
But I must say that my boys loved reading about Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa – they’re so cute and just the right amount of cheeky.
And for more fun, read Chapter Horse Books for Girls or try I Love Horses summer camp.
HORSE BOOKS FOR KIDS
Fans of the new PBS Kids preschool science show the Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (which is based on The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) will whinny with glee over this new addition to the series!
At his Super-Tremendous-Stupendous Horse Show, the Cat explains how horses and people have worked together since ancient times; the difference between fillies, foals, yearlings, mares, colts, dams, sires, and stallions; horse anatomy from nose to tail; the work of a farrier, Western vs English riding; and much, much more — including fun facts about 13 of the most popular horse breeds!
Silver Medal Winner, Independent Publisher Book Awards * Gold Medal Winner, Equus Film Festival Literary Division
The Smallest Horse tells the story of Trixie, a miniature horse who worries she's not big enough to have an important job on the ranch.
Children will delight in this heartwarming tale as they follow Trixie's misadventures and ultimate realization that she does indeed have a very special purpose on the ranch.
Saddle up for a look at kids’ favorite horses — sporting horses, working horses, and different breeds, too — in this stunning photographic book for the youngest horse lovers.
Watch Little Horse prance in the sun in this simple, comforting story.
The book features a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, giving parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together.
If I Had a Horse is an inspiring picture book with simple text and gorgeous, impressionistic artwork from acclaimed author-illustrator Gianna Marino about a girl imagining what life would be like with a horse.
An absolute favorite of my boys growing up! A wonderful story of a young Native American girl devoted to the care of her tribe’s horses.
With simple text and brilliant illustrations. Paul Goble tells how she eventually becomes one of them to forever run free.
A USA Book News Award Winner!
A story that teaches an important lesson and has a happy ending, thanks to the adorable basset hound that comes to Shadow’s rescue.
All Nelli Sue really needs is a horse. So when Dad announces at her birthday party, “I got a horse right here for you,” Nellie Sue is excited.
But when her horse turns out to be her first bicycle, it will take an imagination as big as Texas to help save the day.
Hold on to your hats!
Two new pals have arrived on the scene: Cowgirl Kate and her stubborn, but devoted cowhorse, Cocoa.
Together they count the herd, ride the range, and, of course, argue till the cows come home–as only best friends can do.
Bestselling children's author Kay de Silva presents “Horses". The book uses captivating illustrations, and carefully chosen words to teach children about ‘man’s trusted friend'.
This series is known for its beautiful full-color images. The description in large text is simple enough for young readers or for a parent to guide a child through.
There are also picture captions that provide more information to talk about with your child. Alternatively, a child of any age (even the child in you) can just look at the images and appreciate their beauty.
This book depicts the wonder of the world of horses in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of these beautiful animals: their anatomy, feeding habits, and behavior.
Horse trainers Andrea and Markus Eschbach have created easy lessons in “horse speak” for horse-crazy kids.
Their book, chock full of beautiful color photographs, explains the basics of horse body language and how to “talk back” in a way horses understand, using body movement, expression, and physical distance.
In this classic picture book from best-selling author-illustrator Jan Brett, Fritz the pony becomes a hero when he rescues the children of a walled city.
Outside the walled city of beautiful horses lives Fritz, a pony that is neither beautiful nor elegant, but very gentle and kind.When the bridge to the city breaks in half, it's up to Fritz to save the children stranded on the other side.
This beautifully-illustrated picture book by best-selling author-illustrator Jan Brett celebrates a timely message of inner beauty.
Horses Unit Study
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