A Horse Called Now - by Ruth Doyle (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Now the Horse enjoys the singing of the birds, the chattering of the crickets and all the wonders of nature. But Rabbit fears being chased by a fox, and Hen thinks a swooping magpie will catch her chicks. When a thunderstorm arrives, Now leads her friends to shelter...where they soon discover that not everything is as frightening as it seems."--

Book Synopsis

A calm and reassuring story about overcoming worries and living in the present moment."When I'm afraid, I breathe in and out and let the feelings come . . . and then go. Nothing lasts forever."

Now the Horse enjoys the singing of the birds, the chattering of the crickets and all the wonders of nature. But Rabbit fears being chased by a fox, and Hen thinks a swooping magpie will catch her chicks.

When a thunderstorm arrives, Now leads her friends to shelter . . . where they soon discover that not everything is as frightening as it seems.

Listen to the free Stories Aloud audiobook- just scan the QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!

Review Quotes

"A refreshingly inspired lesson on the importance of living in the moment."--Tish Rabe, Kirkus

"An expressive picture book that suggests practical ways of managing fears while telling a story worth reading and rereading."--Booklist

"This gentle animal story equips readers with strategies to combat anxiety. An excellent choice for story times about feelings or a comforting bedtime story."--Allison Tran, School Library Journal

Barnyard detail and background scenery ground the abstract nature of Now's calming techniques and mindfulness teachings in this evocative pairing of barnyard life and inward reflection.--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Ruth Doyle (Author)
Ruth Doyle's obsession with animals started at an early age. She now lives on Mini Motley Sanctuary with a flock of sheep,
eight chickens, three dogs, two rescued miniature horses, six guinea pigs, two rabbits, and two grown-up children. Ruth's debut
picture book, Songs for Our Sons published in 2020 with its companion, Dreams for Our Daughters following in 2021.

Alexandra Finkeldey (Illustrator)
Alexandra Finkeldey is a freelance artist based in Ottawa, Canada. She uses both traditional and digital mediums to capture her
favorite subjects, which include animals, people, plants, and food. Alexandra's recent picture books include When the Storks
Came Home (2022) and Talala: The Curious Leopard Cub (2021).