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Books in the Horses genre:

The Runaway Flying Horse (1976)

The little carousel horse decides to try his luck in the world, but decides his true place is with the carousel. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Paul Jacques Bonzon
Illustrator(s): William Pène du Bois

Noah’s Ark (1977)

Peter Spier tells the story in pictures of Noah, the Ark and the Flood.

Author(s): Jacobus Revius
Illustrator(s): Peter Spier

Caldecott Medal
Caldecott Medal - 1978

If Wishes Were Horses (1979)

If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride.

Author(s): Susan Jeffers
Illustrator(s): Susan Jeffers

Black Beauty (1980)

The classic story of a horse that suffered abuse, but was rescued in the end.

Author(s): Robin McKinley
Anna Sewell
Illustrator(s): Susan Jeffers

How to Stay Out of Trouble with Your Horse (1980)

A master horseman explains how to work with your horse so you both have fun and are safe. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Walter Farley
Illustrator(s): Tim Farley

Miss Jump the Jockey (1980)

Miss Josie Jump the jockey can't wait to gallop in a race like her mum, her brother and even her grandma, but everyone says she's too young. But then grandma's horse gets a sore throat and Jimmy Jump gets a splinter in his bottom so she might get her... View More

Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): André Amstutz

The River Road (1980)

Orphaned Sarah comes to Te Waitere, an isolated New Zealand sheep station, and finds a home.

Author(s): Joyce West
Illustrator(s): Doreen Caldwell

Fritz and the Beautiful Horses (1981)

Fritz was not a beautiful horse. He was a sure-footed pony, kind and dependable and good with children. He finally gets his chance to prove himself. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Jan Brett
Illustrator(s): Jan Brett

Mr and Mrs Hay the Horse (1981)

Mr and Mrs Hay worked in a circus and entertained everyone. Trouble began when their children grew older. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): Colin McNaughton

The Black Stallion Legend (1983)

Alex Ramsay is distraught over the death of his young daughter and takes the black stallion to the southwest to try to find meaning. Not for younger readers. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Walter Farley
Illustrator(s): Ruth Sanderson

Black Beauty (1984)

A story told from the perspective of a horse, highlighting the mistreatment of animals and advocating for kindness and compassion towards them. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Anna Sewell
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse (1984)

Gobbolino, the former witch’s cat and the little wooden horse team up to rescue Gobbolino’s sister from the witch.

Author(s): Ursula Moray Williams
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

Rosie and the Rustlers (1989)

When Greasy Ben rustles Rosie’s cattle, the Cherokee turn out to help her get them back. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Roy Gerrard
Illustrator(s): Roy Gerrard

The Young Black Stallion (1989)

How the Black stallion ended up on that tramp freighter with Alec Ramsay.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Steven Farley
Walter Farley
Illustrator(s): Ruth Sanderson

Chestnut Grey: A Folk Tale from Russia (1993)

A magical talking horse aids the farmer’s son in his quest for the hand of the Princess Elena.

Author(s): Helen Cooper
Illustrator(s): Helen Cooper

Black Cowboy Wild Horses (1998)

Bob Lemmons rides his horse Warrior to round up the wild mustangs.

Author(s): Julius Lester
Illustrator(s): Jerry Pinkney

Sandmare (2001)

Polly and her father draw a horse on the beach, and it comes to life and gallops to the stars.

Author(s): Helen Cooper
Illustrator(s): Ted Dewan

The Drovers Road Collection (2003)

A collection including Drovers Road, Cape Lost and The Golden Country.

Author(s): Joyce West
Illustrator(s): Joyce West

My Pony (2003)

A little girl rides her dream horse.

Author(s): Susan Jeffers
Illustrator(s): Susan Jeffers

Red Horse Hill (2005)

Bud Martin decides to take his bulldog and try New Hampshire. He finds a warm welcome with Uncle John and Aunt Sarah.

Author(s): Stephen W. Meader
Illustrator(s): Lee Townsend

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