Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School Sinead and Strawberry - Dyslexia Friendly


Book Description

*** Honorable mention at the EQUUS Film & Arts Festival, USA 2023 *** Dyslexia Friendly Edition *** Nine year old Sinead lives in Waterford with her much loved Irish Connemara pony, Strawberry. After falling off Strawberry yet again, her parents decide that Strawberry is too dangerous and will have to be sold. But when Sinead finds a Golden Saddlestone Ticket and wins a place at the famous Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, her parents give Strawberry one last chance. Can Sinead save Strawberry? Or will she lose Strawberry forever? Join Sinead and Strawberry in this Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School Adventure to find out. This wholesome and beautifully told horse story is perfect for horse-crazy kids aged 7 upwards. Written by international horsewoman and award-winning documentary director, Elaine Heney, this tender and touching story explores the depth of the relationship that can be created between child and pony - that can last a lifetime. This book includes educational horsemanship and horse training lessons, including tips on feeding, vet care and saddle fit, based on the principles of good horsemanship. This is the perfect children's equestrian book and gift for young readers, girls, boys and all who love great horse stories to curl up with and enjoy. By listening to the horse everything becomes possible. A perfect gift for Christmas and birthdays!




Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School | Sinead and Strawberry


Book Description

Nine year old Sinead lives in Waterford with her much loved Irish Connemara pony Strawberry. After falling off Strawberry yet again, her parents decide that Strawberry is too dangerous and will have to be sold. But when Sinead finds a Golden Saddlestone Ticket and wins a place at the famous Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, her parents give Strawberry one last chance. Can Sinead save Strawberry? Or will she lose Strawberry forever? Join Sinead and Strawberry in this Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School Adventure to find out! This wholesome and beautifully told horse story is perfect for horse-crazy kids aged 7 upwards. Written by international horsewoman and award-winning documentary director, Elaine Heney, this tender and touching story explores the depth of the relationship that can be created between child and pony - that can last a lifetime. This book includes educational horsemanship and horse training lessons, including tips on feeding, vet care and saddle fit, based on the principles of good horsemanship. This is the perfect children’s equestrian book and gift for young readers, girls, boys and all who love great horse stories to curl up with and enjoy. By listening to the horse everything becomes possible.




Team Play


Book Description

A riding team from Italy is coming to Pine Hollow, and Stevie volunteers to entertain them during their visit. It's a job that stuck-up Veronica diAngelo wanted for herself, and now Veronica is determined that Stevie will pay! Suddenly, with the big weekend approaching, Stevie finds out someone has "volunteered" her to organize the annual school fair, to run the Children's Hospital Festival, and to debate for election as class president. They all take place on the same day--just when her Bar-None Ranch friends Kate and Christine and the Italian riding team are due to visit! Can one person do four things at once? With the help of her Saddle Club friends and a lot of imagination, Stevie's determined to try. The result will be the greatest event ever . . . or the biggest disaster of all time!




Emily Brown and the Thing


Book Description

A classic Emily Brown bedtime story about being scared of the dark. From Children's Laureate, Cressida Cowell. Emily Brown and her rabbit, Stanley, are trying to sleep. But a Splish-Splosh noise is keeping them awake... It's a Thing! And this Thing just won't go to sleep. Emily Brown and Rabbit try everything, but nothing works. Just what could be the matter? This warm and witty picture book is perfect for sharing with children who may be afraid of the dark. With a gentle message that things are never quite as scary as they first seem. "It's funny, it's got twists and turns, and shows us, among other things, that we can spend too much time nurturing our fears rather than trying to conquer them." The Guardian




Driving Team


Book Description

The Saddle Club is gearing up to learn all about driving—not cars, horses. Carole Hanson and Lisa Atwood have to do a report on the use of driving teams throughout history. The only problem is that they have too much information! Somehow, they have to rein in their enthusiasm or their 10-minute talk could take a lifetime. Meanwhile, Stevie Lake is facing her worst nightmare. Her riding instructor wants Stevie to work with Veronica diAngelo on a special driving team project: teaching their horses to work as a team. It's a great idea, but how are the horses going to work together if their owners can't? It's going to take more than teamwork to get through this project—it's going to take a miracle!




The Three Wonderful Beggars


Book Description

Mark the Rich is a hard-hearted merchant but when three beggars come to his door his daughter begs him to let them stay. But these old men are no ordinary beggars.




Yokki and the Parno Gry


Book Description

When a Traveler family experiences a run of bad luck, an imaginative boy called Yokki lifts their spirits with tales of a magical white horse. A traditional Traveler-family folk tale which inspires hope and celebrates creativity. Told by a Romani storyteller together with a picture book author to positively reflect Traveling cultures.




Tales from the Tundra


Book Description

These fascinating stories will capture the imagination of young readers and introduce them to the rich mythology of the Canadian Inuit.




Mr Majeika's Postbag


Book Description

Follow the antics of Mr Majeika as he helps save a family of foxes, narrowly escapes having to marry an ugly mermaid and lends Santa a hand in the festive season. As well as stories, there are jokes, Walpurgian recipes and secret coded messages in Mr Majeika's postbag.




Crypt of the Vampire


Book Description

In the middle of a lonely wood, as night falls, you come upon a half-ruined mansion where dwells the undead Lord Tenebron among his servitors - depraved mortals, creatures of darkness, and luckless adventurers enslaved to his will. Your only hope of escape is to prevail against the dangers that beset you and battle your way to the very heart of the catacombs. There, in the deepest chamber of the vampire's crypt, you must face him and try to end his reign of terror for all time. This is fantasy adventure with a difference: YOU are the hero! A pencil, an eraser and two dice are all you need to embark on your quest. Success and vast riches - or failure and savage death - will depend on the decisions you make! Crypt of the Vampire was originally published as the first in the classic Golden Dragon Gamebook series.