Fritz and the Beautiful Horses - by Jan Brett

About the Book

Originally published: Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1981.

Book Synopsis

The timeless message of inner beauty is highlighted in this classic picture book from best-selling author-illustrator Jan Brett, in which Fritz the pony becomes a hero when he rescues the children of a walled city.

Fritz was not beautiful. He didn't have a braided mane or a glossy coat. He couldn't prance with long, graceful strides like the elegant horses who carried lords and lovely ladies to the city--a city that allowed only the most beautiful horses within its walls. The citizens laughed at the short-legged pony's attempts to be like their own horses.

But Fritz was dependable and hard-working. He proved to the citizens that there are things more important than being beautiful. He earned a special place for himself in the walled city just as he'll earn a special place in every reader's heart.

Jan Brett's full-color artwork sparkles in intricate detail across every page of this exceptional picture book about Fritz, a sure-footed pony who finally gets the chance to shine in his own best way.

About the Author

Jan Brett is the beloved New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of numerous books for children. Jan's inspiration for Fritz and the Beautiful Horses came from seeing the famous Lippizan stallions of Vienna on their first tour of the States. She lives in Norwell, Massachusetts.

Visit Jan at www.JanBrett.com