Rain and the Reading Horse - by Maria Gianferrari (Hardcover)

About the Book

"When a shy young girl attends a school program to read to a horse called Snow, she doesn't know what to expect--other than to be nervous about reading aloud. Her words often get stuck, but Snow's calm and reassuring company slowly builds her confidence. Rain and the Reading Horse is a beautiful celebration of a girl's relationship with a horse and the slow but persistent ways we can confront our fears"--

Book Synopsis

Attention, all horse lovers! Here's a gentle, gorgeously illustrated meditation on the healing power of our relationship with animals and overcoming our fears, for readers of I Talk Like a River and Rescue & Jessica.

When a shy young girl attends a school program to read to a horse called Snow, she doesn't know what to expect--other than to be nervous about reading aloud. Her words often get stuck, but Snow's calm and reassuring company slowly builds her confidence. Rain and the Reading Horse is a beautiful celebration of a girl's relationship with a horse and the slow but persistent ways we can confront our fears.

Review Quotes

(Ancestory) ★ "Vivid . . . mesmerizing . . . intriguing . . . How extraordinary that ancient ancestors call out to us from the rocks we see all around. Excellent explanatory backmatter concludes this fascinating book." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
(Ancestory) ★ "Breathtaking illustrations capture the beauty and power of prehistoric artwork with remarkable precision. This luminous picture book about humanity's shared stories is full of discoveries." - Booklist (starred review)
(Rain and the Reading Horse) ★ "A hopeful story rooted in change slowly wrought." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
(Ancestory) ★ "Visually stunning. A fascinating look at a still-unfurling human history." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
(Packs: Strength in Numbers) ★ "[An] uplifting, lively picture book that details the various ways a community structure helps a species thrive and survive.... Part natural science, part deep ecology, wholly captivating." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
(Packs: Strength in Numbers) ★ "A must-purchase for every collection. Salyer offers a beautiful look at Earth's herding creatures." - School Library Journal (starred review)
(Rain and the Reading Horse) "Gianferrari and Salyer marvelously capture the stop-and-go nature of stress and anxiety. Read this book to a horse, a dog, a cat, a sibling, anyone!" - Kirkus Reviews
(Rain and the Reading Horse) "Exceptionally beautiful illustrations. Children will enjoy this sensitive and nuanced story." - School Library Journal
(Rain and the Reading Horse) "A wonderfully reassuring pick." - Booklist