Hush, Little Horsie by Jane Yolen

Yolen, Jane Hush, Little Horsie, illustrated by Ruth Sanderson.  Random House Books, 2010.  $16.99.  PICTURE BOOK.  Language –G; Sexual Content –G; Violence –G.  Hush, Little Horsie is a perfect bedtime story about little horses who play and roam, as their Mama horses watch and protect.  All readers will relate to the need for comfort and peace that accompanies a mother’s constant care and love.  The pictures are beautiful, and the story is touching.  Horse loves big and small would love this book.  This would make a great bedtime book for any home.  Use in a school library would be limited.  For that reason I rated it optional, but not because of the content or illustrations.  EL- OPTIONAL. Reviewer: SL