Book: “Belle” by Elizabeth Mills
Both of our girls LOVE horses! Their grandparents gave them several horse books which have quickly become some of their favorites. One of the ones they enjoy is Belle by Elizabeth Mills. The book is about a girl named Emmy who moved from the country into the big city. Emmy loves horses and misses her home in the country but soon finds a stable were she can go riding in the park. The horse she rides is named Belle who helps her adjust to living in the city. If your child is starting to read independently and enjoys animals (especially horses) they will probably like this book.
Book: “Black Beauty” by Anna Sewell
The girls are super excited to read their new book with Daddy “Black Beauty” by Anna Sewell. The book is part of the “Treasury of Illustrated Classics” book set which we are reading to the girls. They recently started this book and are already hooked. On one of our recent road trips they watched a mini series DVD on “Black Beauty” so they have been very excited to read the book. One chapter at night is not enough for them, they keep begging Daddy to read more! This book is about a spirited horse named “Beauty” who has had a challenging life as a horse. The book teaches about empathy and kindness towards animals.