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Arianne and her family leave their home for the evening to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower. This grand spectacle gives her mother some reprieve from their financial troubles. When it's time to go back home a great light flashes which stirs their horse, Agora. Little do they know that this extraordinary light would change their lives forever.
When a pony is born the next year, Arianne's family must think of creative ways of caring for it with the little money that they have. To their surprise, the pony is a centaur. The family must now think of ways to teach the community that although he may look different, there are special qualities that the centaur possesses.
Jane Yolen creatively weaves a tale about the life of a horse and a boy, who must stand together, to help their family regardless of their personal challenges. The author also includes a historical note about medical practices during the 1960s. An interesting and eye-opening read. For 5th and up.
When the farmer is away, the farm animals are set to have some fun! From enjoying a casual ride down the river to having picnics and dances, the animals are elated to roam about and be free. But when the farmer heads back to the barn at sunset, the animals must act quickly and get back to doing the things farm animals usually do.
In her colored pencil and acrylic ink, Anne Vittur Kennedy masterfully paints rollicking scenes. One can't miss the sheer joy the animals feel. Although the text is sparse and colored with animals sounds, the story conveys joy, and the illustrations quickly fill this book with the kind of fun readers will want to enjoy over and over again and find new things to laugh about.
The animals on Farmer Brown's farm eagerly wait for the new addition to the family. After all, it's been much too quiet on the farm lately. With an egg cracking here and an egg cracking there, a new baby duck finally arrives! The animals are elated to have such a cute duckling on the farm. But they quickly learn how energetic and vivacious a little duck can be, especially when they try to help it settle down for some quiet time. The cows and sheep think of ways to lull this baby duck to sleep, but their efforts fall short. The one and only Duck thinks of a plan that will leave Farmer Brown speechless and many readers of this feathery tale wanting more.
Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin team up again for another humorous adventure that will leave readers wanted more of their stories. Click, Clack, Peep! will surely be a fun read for children K-2nd grade.
