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 Objects in Mirror by Tudor Robins Grace is looking forward to spending her summer weekends at horse shows Objects Objects riding new and spirited horse Sprite to the medal podium.in But things don’t always go as planned. It seems that her summer is ruinedMirror when Sprite is Grace will be spending all summer working with horses in her sold by the riding stable to a new owner. But thennew job other helping the trainersopportunities at the stables. 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Talk, read, sing, pretend, and play with S ISBN 978-1-40487-124-3 your child every day.” H – Kerry Froehlich, Program Director E Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) S 5 x 5 • 20 pages PONY! HI ALSO AvAILABLE fROM HELLO GENIUS: S T Board Book • $5.95 CAD EE T H a capstone imprint • www.capstonepub.com conforms to ASTM F963 $7.99 US $9.99 CAN Jay and Ben by Lulu Delacre and Katharine Swanson Jay and Ben is an interactive book developed for use with children with developmental and learning differences and disabilities, including—but not limited to—autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and language delays. ISBN 978-1-60060-460-7 11.25 x 11.25 • 18 pages Board Book • $22.95 CAD Welcome to the World of Wild Horses by Diane Swanson Wild horses are symbols of strength, adventure and freedom. But did you know that the ones in North America are descended from tame animals that arrived with the explorers and settlers? Wild horses can walk within an hour of their birth, sleep standing up, and grow shaggy hair to keep warm in winter. They also love to buck and play, so kick up your heels and discover these enchanting creatures. ISBN 978-1-55285-320-7 8 x 8 • 32 pages Paperback • $6.95 CAD Winnie’s Guide to Caring for your Horse or Pony by Anita Ganeri In this book, Winnie the Horse reveals how readers should go about choosing a horse or pony, what supplies they will need, how to make a new horse or pony feel at home, and how to properly care for a horse or pony, including feeding, exercising, and mucking out a horse’s stable. Text in the book is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts. ISBN 978-1-42961-256-2 8 x 8 • 24 pages Paperback • $20.95 CAD 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.