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- Frances loves horses and can't wait for her first riding lesson.
- 3-7 Years
- 10.4" x 8.6" Hardcover
- 56 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Animals
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"Frances adores horses and knows everything about them--at least she thinks she does. But when she arrives at her friend Mae's house for her first horseback-riding lesson sporting a bike helmet and rain boots, Frances quickly discovers that she might not know as much as she thought she did. Barns are actually a little stinky, and it takes a lot of time to brush a horse and tack it up (what does that even mean?). Not to mention that horses are much bigger in real life, and being so far off the ground can be a little scary! Will Frances be brave enough to ride Snowball all by herself, or will it be too different from what she's imagined?"--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
Frances loves horses and can't wait for her first riding lesson. It can't be all that hard, can it? From the creator of The Camping Trip, this spirited story is for kids who like horses or are trying something new. Frances adores horses and knows everything about them--at least she thinks she does. But when she arrives at her friend Mae's house for her first horseback-riding lesson sporting a bike helmet and rain boots, Frances quickly discovers that she might not know as much as she thought she did. Barns are actually a little stinky, and it takes a lot of time to brush a horse and tack it up (what does that even mean?). Not to mention that horses are much bigger in real life, and being so far off the ground can be a little scary! Will Frances be brave enough to ride Snowball all by herself, or will it be too different from what she's imagined? Jennifer K. Mann's exuberant story encourages readers to get back in the saddle and reminds them that sometimes reality doesn't match our expectations--but usually the real thing is better!Review Quotes
Mann captures the flavor of stable life as she infuses the narrative with well-chosen details. . . . Readers will eagerly saddle up for this enchanting ride.
--Kirkus Reviews The gently humorous and emotionally tactful plot packs in helpful horse-care information that's visually supported by cartoonish mixed-media illustrations. . . . it will better equip eager hippophiles anticipating their own riding lessons.
--Booklist This substantial picture book augments traditional first-person narration with cartoon panels and speech balloons, the emotional thrust ably advanced by Mann's (The Camping Trip, rev. 5/20) evocative illustrations, reminiscent of crayon drawings. . . . Her experience will ring true not just with equestrians but also with any child who's ever ventured out of their comfort zone and rode bravely on.
--The Horn Book
About the Author
Jennifer K. Mann used to be an architect before turning to children's books full-time. She is the creator of The Camping Trip, Josie's Lost Tooth, Sam and Jump, Two Speckled Eggs, and I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson's Blackboard. She lives on an island near Seattle with her husband, children, cats, dogs, and chickens.Dimensions (Overall): 10.4 Inches (H) x 8.6 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 3-7 Years
Number of Pages: 56
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Theme: Horses
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jennifer K Mann
Language: English
Street Date: June 17, 2025
TCIN: 93735641
UPC: 9781536235265
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-3623
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Tickmenot - 1 month ago
Frances loves horses, but has never ridden one. Today, she will. Her friend, Mae, who has horses, has invited her over. But Frances isn’t prepared for what it is like when dreams of horses clash with reality. There are many things she wasn’t expecting such as their poop needs to be shoveled, or that horses might kick you if you aren’t careful. Frances finds herself in hilarious situations with the horses. The illustrations, that are also done by the author, make the story even funnier. After everything that happens with Frances and the horses, she has misgivings about getting on one. This is a funny story, but you will also learn a lot about horses: how they act, their care, and how to ride them. This five-star picture book will be enjoyed by children ages three through eight-years-old. Thanks to Candlewick Books for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own.