Horse Farm

With a combination of insight and magical realism, author MaryAnn Myers propels her readers into the mysterious and provacative world of Anne Marie Light. The young woman's purchase of a second-hand prom dress initiates a chain of events during which strange, unfamiliar memories surface: a recurring song of longing, a teen pregnancy, and a dearly loved, but perhaps abandoned baby. When Anne Marie sets out to discover the source of these haunting thoughts, her journey leads to the streets of New Orleans for answers. Unforgettable characters along the way include the eccentric ex-circus ...

Greta Rae and her sisters Lucy and Becky set out to find their father who they fear is gone forever, and along the way they find one another in what turns out to be an adventure of a lifetime. Even their long-deceased grandmother Babka, who was no fan of their father's, joins them for the ride. Come along, you won't be disappointed.

Shelby Simone is a horse-crazy kid living in the city with her parents. Despite having the best friends ever at the exclusive Metro School for Girls, she can’t help but feel something is missing from her life. When her parents break the news to her that they’re moving to a nearby rural community, Shelby is devastated… until her parents promise she can take riding lessons at Old Quarry Lake Farms, one of the best-known riding stables in the state! Shelby only has a month to say goodbye to city life and hello to a new world that includes horses.

After her best friend, Annie, leaves for a fancy camp in New Hampshire, Ivy can’t imagine how she’s going to endure the long, hot Nevada summer with no one around but that pain-in-the-neck Billy Joe Butterworth next door and all those melancholy visitors to the Red Star Guest Ranch. Happily, an answer comes to Ivy in a flash of honey-colored topaz, and she cleverly hires herself out to take care of people’s farm animals or pets while they’re away. So begins a summer of discovery for tenderhearted but sensible Ivy....

Life can be hard when everyone around you expects you to be something you’re not. Whether you’re not good at it or simply don’t like it, we all want to follow our own dreams, not someone else’s. This is exactly what happened to Barney. He was a horse born so that people could achieve their dreams, but he had other plans. From home to home and trainer to trainer, it seems he will never be anything but a disappointment.

The Spring Babies Library contains 5 level two readers from the popular "I Love Reading" series of books. Young readers will learn about puppies, kittens, kits (baby rabbits), foals and lambs. Each book is beautifully illustrated with bright, colorful photographs of each animal. Written by a former Kindergarten teacher and elementary school librarian, the "I Love Reading" series of leveled readers encourage early reading skills through high interest text and pictures. By bestselling children's author Cindy Bracken

Porker was the chubbiest and cutest piglet in the litter, and has a very special ability; not only can he talk to all the barnyard animals but he can also talk to most of the insects in the garden. He is very friendly and likes to make friends with everyone he meets and it seems that everyone wants to be Poker’s friend too.He eats five times more than his twin brother and is really, really fat. Porker is almost two years old, and finds himself in big trouble because of his weight. Mr. and Mrs. Tom is about to sell him because they can no longer afford to feed him. He must contact all his ...

Enjoy three amazing pony stories in this fantastic collection by the Amazon best-selling author of The Riverdale Pony Stories, Amanda Wills. This exciting edition contains "The Midnight Pony", "Juno’s Foal", and "The Pony of Tanglewood Farm".

Lucy has big dreams and she’s determined to reach them, but what can a plain little horse do to get noticed in a world that values beauty? Secretly, she worries that the world will never notice her, and she tries desperately to stand out, but it’s never quite enough. Every time life takes a turn it seems to pull her farther from her dream, and doubt settles deeper into her heart. Lucy knows if she wants to make it to her “happily every after”, she must face her fear, hold onto hope, and trust that no matter what happens, she will always be a champion.

Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this memorable story. Perhaps the most celebrated animal story of the 19th century, Black Beauty is the suspenseful and deeply moving account of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners - some, sensitive riders who treated him gently; others, cruel drivers who thoughtlessly inflicted lasting damage.

Desperate for love and a family, Danielle is ready to leave her isolated life on a horse farm and start fresh in Dallas. But her boss has other plans for her -- he needs her to show his prized Arabian stallion at an international horse show in Paris. He promises to find her a husband, but first she'll need a wardrobe upgrade and a beauty makeover. Little does she know, this transformation will change her life in more ways than one. Will she find love or will her boss's plans backfire? If you enjoyed the classic tale of transformation, Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, you'll love Jo Anne ...

“Nowhere is as beautiful as Martins Farm,” assures Bibi, who loves spending summer vacations at the idyllic ranch with her best friend, Tina, and her beloved mare, Sabrina! But a shadow is cast over their summer fun when a big money contractor, Jake Overland, shows up on the farm. Convinced he has finally found the right place to build his luxury holiday resort, Count Falko von Falkenstein refuses to sell him the property, until a mysterious document suddenly appears. The clock is ticking as the fate of Martins Farm hangs in the balance.

The riders of Old Quarry Lake Farms are enjoying their summer together. Newcomer Shelby Simone and her friends Katherine Wilson and Rose Jensen spend all of their free time hanging out at the barn and exploring the town. Shelby is taking part in her first horse camp at the farm. Between her lack of riding experience and having Katherine as a junior counselor, Shelby feels equal parts confident and awkward. Katherine and Rose have been riding horses for years, and they’re all the same age—Shelby will never be able to catch up with them!

"Scout's Farm Adventures: A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Discovery" Embark on a captivating journey with Scout the mini horse and his delightful crew of farm animal friends! In "Scout's Farm Adventures," readers of all ages are invited to join Scout, Clover, Daisy, Oliver, Oscar, the Feathered Four, Tilly, and Cola as they navigate the twists and turns of life on the farm. As the sun rises over the rolling hills, Scout and his friends come to life with their individual talents and unique personalities. From the playful antics of Clover and Daisy to the mischievous escapades of Oliver...

On a lovely sunny morning at Bluemont Sanctuary big changes are afoot. Today is the day Roxy, the first horse to live here, arrives. Beep, beep, beep goes the gate, Carl drives in the trailer. There is so much to do to help Roxy begin her new life in her forever home, everybody helps. Meet Roxy, Thor, Henny Penny, Hef, Mama Cat and her kittens, and learn all about life at Bluemont Sanctuary. This beautifully illustrated book is full of animals, farm life, and fun words to say out loud.

Finchen wird vorübergehend auf dem Donnerheinihof untergebracht – klar, dass Schoko und seine Freunde sie dort besuchen, ob mit oder ohne Zweibeiner. Eines Abends beobachten Schoko, Keks und Toni, wie Kavalier von zwei Männern in einen Transporter geführt wird. Da stimmt doch etwas nicht! Die Ponys stürmen hinterher, und tatsächlich: Die Männer entführen das Pferd! Natürlich lassen die Superponys ihren Freund nicht allein, sondern fahren kurzerhand mit. Gemeinsam gelingt es ihnen, Kavalier aus der Hand der Entführer zu befreien.

Unverhofft landet Gänserich Hugo auf dem Blümchenhof. Er ist von einem Transporter entkommen, der ihn mit Sicherheit an Koch und Kochtopf ausliefern wollte. Natürlich erhält er auf dem Blümchenhof Asyl und die Hühnerdamen sind hin und weg. Die Begeisterung der anderen Tiere flaut jedoch schon bald ab: Hugo weiß alles besser und ein bisschen eingebildet ist er auch. Außerdem spielt er sich als Bewacher des Blümchenhofes auf. Darüber ist Bruno entsetzt, denn er hat Angst, nicht mehr gebraucht zu werden.

This is the story of a very happy goose that is always trying to do good for his friends on the farm, but in his own way makes a mess of it and then manages to make everything better and learn valuable lessons in the meantime.

Outstanding narration using character voices. Great bedtime story also for ages 2-5. A horse named Hickory steps outside from the walls of his stall and finds new animal friends. His assistance during the evening hours is well needed.

Shebdon the Shire Horse Tries to Keep Cool is the 31st Pete the Bee story by British author Paul Cook. The short stories are centered around the rescue farm where Pete and his friends live. In this story, Shebdon goes to his favorite slate tile to cool down from the sun, but a large, heavy sack has been left on it. What will he do?