Monday, April 16, 2018

Thunder Horse by Eve Bunting -- OPTIONAL

Bunting, Eve Thunder Horse, illustrated by Dennis Nolan. PICTURE BOOK. Roaring Brook Press (Macmillan), 2017. $18. 9781626724433

A little girl receives a tiny, mysterious pony as a gift from her aunt. As her pet grows, he develops wings and a love for Greek yogurt. As much as they love each other, however, the girl knows that one day she will have to let Pegasus go. Will he ever return?

This is a sweet story with a melancholy feel to it. The wordy text and quiet plot-line make it less suspenseful than it could be, but it will likely find some popularity among horse-lovers, especially girls who enjoy the romantic color palette and enjoy living vicariously through the protagonist's experience.

EL (K-3) -- OPTIONAL. Sydney G., K-6 Library Media Specialist

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