Where Wild Horses Run by Georgia Graham • Langley Christian School Canadian Picture Book Award winner, 2011 Where Wild Horses Run tells a moving story of how one band of horses grouped together as family to protect a vulnerable colt from cougars—a story of love and dedication that will ultimately inspire children with the hope that there are still truly wild places in this world worth our protection. ISBN 978-0-88995-448-9 8.75 x 11.25 • 32 pages Hardcover • $18.95 CAD

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T I M E TO B R U S H , O P Free as the Wind by Jamie Bastedo • Illustrated by Susan Tooke • Alberta Children’s/Young Adult Book of the Year Winner, 2008 • CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens, 2008 The horses of Sable Island—they are a romantic and enduring symbol of the will to survive in an unforgiving environment. Hundreds of these wild horses live on the windy beaches and dunes of this remote island known as the graveyard of the Atlantic off the shores of Nova Scotia. ISBN 978-0-88995-446-5 9.25 x 9.25 • 32 pages Paperback • $11.95 CAD

When the Horses Ride By: Children in the Times of War by Eloise Greenfield • Illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist • Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) “Choices” Award Winner • International Reading Association Notable Books for a Global Society Award Winner • Myers Outstanding Book Award, Honorable Mention, Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights in North America In spite of the hardship and suffering of wartime, children often find ways to see beauty and hope—in the natural world, in the love of family and friends, and in the ordinary activities of childhood. ISBN 978-1-55455-132-3 9 x 10.75 • 40 pages Paperback • $9.95 CAD

Old Bird by Irene Morck • Illustrated by Muriel Wood • Finalist for 2004 Torgi Literary Award in the category of Tiny Torgi PrintBraille Based on a true story, Irene Morck’s new picture book is a delightful tale that children will love. But it is the subtle, deeper message—old does not mean useless—which will have a lasting impact on readers of all ages. ISBN 978-1-55041-697-8 10 x 10.5 • 32 pages Paperback • $7.95 CAD Chestnut by Constance W. McGeorge • Illustrated by Mary Whyte Constance McGeorge has written a charming tale of a steadfast horse whose faithfulness saves the day. Illustrator Mary Whyte’s lovely paintings bring Chestnut to life and perfectly recreate the bustle of turn-of- the-century city life. As they turn the pages, young readers will almost hear the sound of the horse’s iron shoes clattering over the cobblestones. ISBN 978-1-56145-321-4 9.5 x 11 • 32 pages Hardcover • $19.95 CAD

The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby: The Story of Jimmy Winkfield by Crystal Hubbard • Illustrated by Robert McGuire Born into an African American sharecropping family in 1880s Kentucky, Jimmy Winkfield grew up loving horses. The large, powerful animals inspired little Jimmy to think big. Looking beyond his family’s farm, he longed for a life riding on action-packed racetracks around the world. ISBN 978-1-60060-891-9 8.5 x 10.5 • 40 pages Paperback • $11.95 CAD

Horse Song by Ted Lewin and Betsy Lewin “Giingooo! Giiiingoooooo!” Tamir and the other young jockeys sing to their horses in wailing, high-pitched voices. They are getting ready to ride in the Naadam, the Mongolian summer festival. Tamir is one of many boys and girls who will race half-wild horses across the open desert for honour and glory. ISBN 978-1-58430-277-3 9.25 x 11 • 56 pages Hardcover • $22.95 CAD

The Whole Horse Wellness Guide by Diane Morgan For the horse lover looking for the most up-to-date options in equine health care, including all the major conventional, natural, and alternative healing modalities available, The Whole Horse Wellness Guide provides a comprehensive, in-depth reference that is informative, easy to read, and filled with colorful photographs, helpful tip boxes, and sidebars. ISBN 978-0-79383-201-9 8 x 10 • 288 pages Hardcover with jacket • $45.95 CAD Northern Dancer by Gare Joyce This third installment of the Larger than Life series details the astonishing success of a Canadian horse-racing legend. Northern Dancer was born in 1961 at the famed Windfields farm of Oshawa, Ontario. As a colt, he was unimpressive—small and stocky in stature, and ornery and mischievous by disposition. An auction buyer refused to take him, even for free, but breeder E.P. Taylor stuck by him. Eventually, the colt nobody wanted took the racing world by storm. ISBN 978-1-55455-163-7 • Hardcover • $22.95 CAD ISBN 978-1-55041-496-7 • Paperback • $9.95 CAD 6.75 x 9.25 • 72 pages

The Marvellous Mongolian by James Aldridge Przewalski’s Horse, the earliest horse in existence has long been believed extinct in the wild. Smaller than horses of today, with an unusually large head, a combative spirit, and unusual intelligence, these horses have been known to the world only through their presence in selected breeding zoos and sanctuaries. ISBN 978-1-55041-820-0 5 x 8 • 144 pages Paperback • $9.95 CAD

Behind the Scenes: The Racehorse by Nikki Tate • Canadian Children’s Book Centre Our Choice, 2009 Experienced horsewoman Nikki Tate takes the reader behind the scenes to examine the world of the racetrack. An examination of horse racing from a history of the breeds developed for the sport, through training and caring for horses at the track, to the day of the race and beyond. ISBN 978-1-55455-032-6 7.25 x 9.5 • 88 pages Paperback • $9.95 CAD The Saturday Appaloosa by Thelma Sharp • Illustrated by Georgia Graham Thelma Sharp’s poetic tale of a young girl’s love for a horse will resonate with all children who have similar yearnings, and award-winning illustrator Georgia Graham brings to life the majesty of rural landscapes with her pastel and pencil illustrations.

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Pony Tales Series by Bernadette Kelly • Illustrated by Liz Alger Norton is a naughty pony. Everyone thinks so. Well, everyone except his owner, Molly. She thinks Norton is the most perfect pony in the whole world, no matter what kind of trouble he causes! Naughty Norton 978-1-4795-2067-1 • 5.25 x 8 • 56 pages • Paperback • $5.95 CAD Norton’s First Show 978-1-4795-2068-8 • 5.25 x 8 • 56 pages • Paperback • $5.95 CAD Ridgeview Riding Club Series by Bernadette Kelly Everything changes in Annie Boyd’s life when she moves to Ridgeview. Will she ever fit in at the Riding Club?

Courage to Ride 978-1-4342-6350-6 • 5.25 x 7.5 • 144 pages • Paperback • $11.95 CAD If Wishes Were Horses 978-1-4342-6349-0 • 5.25 x 7.5 • 144 pages • Paperback • $11.95 CAD

The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Horses by Rae Young If you love horses as much as you love to draw, this book will make you holler Giddy up! With step-by-step instructions for more than 60 drawing projects, The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Horses provides something for every horse fanatic. ISBN 978-1-4765-3992-8 8.5 x 11 • 144 pages Paperback • $16.95 CAD Mustang Mountain Series by Sharon Siamon Each book in the Mustang Mountain series is a thrilling read filled with stories of friendship, adventure and intrigue. Meg would do almost anything to go to Mustang Mountain Ranch—even put up with her snobby friend, Alison. They’re going to spend the whole summer with Alison’s cousin Becky on a ranch high in the Rocky Mountains. Meg wants a horse so badly. Maybe she’ll find a horse on the ranch that will be her special friend. But at the last minute, their trip is delayed and they head into the mountains too late. A sudden storm, an icy road—an adventure begins that will take Meg, Alison and Becky far off the beaten track to a place where cougars, wild mustangs and grizzly bears roam free. To reach Mustang Mountain, they will need every scrap of courage they possess.

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Horses and Ponies by Paul Mason Horses come in all shapes and sizes, from giant draft horses down to tiny ponies. Join your equine guide for a trip through his family album. You’ll meet all sorts of interesting breeds along the way, and find out a few family secrets as well! ISBN 978-1-41094-937-0 7 x 10 • 32 pages Hardcover • $25.95 CAD Books by Chris Platt Chris Platt, a former jockey, has written a dramatic, touching, and well-paced story featuring sympathetic characters and plenty of horse-filled action scenes. Information about horse behaviour and the care and raising of horses is presented throughout the text and is sure to please young equine enthusiasts. books by Moon Shadow by Chris Platt A young girl’s love for a beautiful Mustang mare fuels her fierce chris determination to save the life—against all odds—of the wild horse’s orphaned filly. Thirteen-year-old Callie lives on a small organic farm on the edge of the Nevada desert. Besides spending time with her best friend, Billie, platt Callie loves to watch a special herd of wild mustangs as they roam—some- times playing, sometimes even battling, but always magnificent. The horse she calls Cloud Dancer and his pregnant mare Moonbeam are her favorites. ISBN 978-1-56145-546-1 6 x 8.5 • 192 pages Paperback • $7.95 CAD

Willow King by Chris Platt When prizewinning Thoroughbred Grey Dancer’s foal is born with its legs too crooked to race, Mr. Ellis, the owner of Willow Run Farm, orders him destroyed. But thirteen-year-old Katie Durham, who works in the stalls and has a disability of her own, can’t bear to let this happen. She thinks the young colt is the most beautiful she’s ever seen, so she comes up with a plan to save him. With so much at stake, can King and Katie win the race and earn a spot in the prestigious Kentucky Derby? ISBN 978-1-56145-549-2 6 x 8.5 • 192 pages Paperback • $7.95 CAD

Heavy Horses by Grant MacEwan Valued for their towering stature, strength, and endurance, the draft horse played an essential role in the building of Canada. They were the main source of power on early farms, able to do the heavy work that has since fallen to their mechanical replacement, the tractor. Although far less common now, these heavy horses have re-emerged on the world stage thanks to the efforts of a few devoted breeders. ISBN 978-1-89400-474-9 11.5 x 8 • 200 pages Paperback • $15.95 CAD Horse Mad Series by Kathy Helidoniotis Ashleigh Miller is mad about horses, but she doesn’t own her own. She can’t afford one, her parents don’t know anything about horses and there just isn’t room to keep one in her tiny, city backyard. So, when Ashleigh’s parents tell her that she can finally have a horse of her own, she thinks it’s the best thing ever. But the good news comes at a price. Ashleigh’s family is leaving the city and heading for the small country town of Shady Creek in rural Australia. Her life is about to change and the horse adventures are about to begin.

Totally Horse Mad 978-1-55285-952-0 • 5 x 7.5 • 200 pages • Paperback • $8.95 CAD Horse Mad Summer 978-1-55285-953-7 • 5 x 7.5 • 200 pages • Paperback • $8.95 CAD Horse Mad Academy 978-1-55285-959-9 • 5 x 7.5 • 256 pages • Paperback • $8.95 CAD Horse Mad Heroes 978-1-55285-960-5 • 5 x 7.5 • 272 pages • Paperback • $8.95 CAD Horse Mad Heights 978-1-55285-997-1 • 5 x 7.5 • 336 pages • Paperback • $8.95 CAD Horse Mad Whispers 978-1-77050-029-7 • 5 x 7.5 • 256 pages • Paperback • $8.95 CAD

Wild Horse Creek Series by Sharon Siamon When thirteen-year-old twins Sophie and Liv spend their spring break vacation with their grandparents in Arizona, they discover that the ranch in the Sonoran Desert is full of surprises. Both twins love horses, and they’re thrilled to meet their grandparents’ herd of Spanish Barbs who roam freely on the 3,000-acre ranch, but the girls soon encounter more adventure than they bargained for.

Mystery Stallion 978-1-55285-933-9 • 5 x 7 • 176 pages • Paperback • $8.95 CAD Coyote Canyon 978-1-55285-934-6 • 5 x 7 • 160 pages • Paperback • $8.95 CAD Heartbreak Hills 978-1-55285-998-8 • 5 x 7 • 144 pages • Paperback • $8.95 CAD Desert Rescue 978-1-77050-025-9 • 5 x 7 • 144 pages • Paperback • $8.95 CAD Gabriel’s Horses by Alison Hart • 978-1-56145-528-7 • 5.5 x 8.5 • 160 pages • Paperback • $5.95 CAD A young Kentucky slave dares to pursue his dream of becoming a jockey.

Gabriel’s Triumph by Alison Hart • 978-1-56145-547-8 • 5.5 x 8.5 • 160 pages • Paperback • $5.95 CAD Former slave Gabriel faces challenges and setbacks as he pursues his dream of becoming a famous jockey.

Gabriel’s Journey by Alison Hart • 978-1-56145-530-0 • 5.5 x 8.5 • 160 pages • Paperback • $5.95 CAD No longer a slave, Gabriel leaves behind a successful horse racing career to work as a groom at Camp Nelson, home of the Fifth US Colored Calvary of the Union Army.

Our Equine Friends: Stories of Horses in History by Grant MacEwan Horses have played a significant role in our history, from their domestication centuries ago to their use on farms, livery stables, wars, racetracks, show- rings, and in art. The relationship between horses and humans is one that combines interdependence, companionship, work, and pleasure. ISBN 978-1-89485-601-0 6 x 9 • 256 pages Paperback • $9.95 CAD The Mounties by Robert Livesey • Illustrated by A.G. Smith The scarlet tunic of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is recognized throughout the world. It’s been worn since 1873 when Prime Minister John A. Macdonald created the original force—the North-West Mounted Police—to round up horse thieves and whiskey smugglers on the Prairies. Today, the Mounties are a much larger force and operate with sophisticated equipment and modern technology. But at the heart of the RCMP are the brave men and women who risk their lives maintaining law and order across the country. ISBN 978-1-55005-135-3 8 x 10 • 90 pages Paperback • $14.95 CAD

The Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police by William H. Kelly and Nora Hickson Kelly This book is a celebration of the history and continuity of the Musical Ride and its role in maintaining the status of the highly respected RCMP as one of the best known police forces in the world. ISBN 978-0-96258-984-3 9 x 11.25 • 63 pages Paperback • $14.00 CAD

The Mounted Squad by Bill Wardle This comprehensive history of the Toronto Mounted Police provides not only a record of its achievements, and the patrolmen and horses who made them possible, it also charts, through many never before published photographs, the growth of Toronto as a city and the many traditions that growth has created. Wardle’s chronicle makes engrossing reading for historians, horse-lovers, and law-enforcement officers alike. ISBN 978-1-55041-631-2 9 x 11 • 498 pages Paperback • $45.00 CAD

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