10,000 White Horses / 10,000 Caballos Blancos [Paperback]

Betsy B. Lee (Author), Catharine E. Varnedoe (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2002

Spanish and English are on each page of this delightful story. Come catch a wave as a child pretends to ride the white horses of the foam. This is a "try, try again tale" as the child misses the first two waves, but catches the third one. The galloping rhythm has lines such as these. From out of the white caps, the horses now come. They're skirting, flirting, proceeding, receding. The little ones whisper, "Come play!" as they quickly are slipping away.

The illustrator catches the action as ten thousand white horses go rushing to shore, ten thousand white horses and more.

The translator enjoyed making this text available in Spanish. She teaches third grade in Puerto Rico.

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The author has several educational children's books which are listed at Amazon.com. She also has a popular book about writing, selling, and promoting children's books. The current book is available in English only or English / Spanish.

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Excerpt

Ten thousand white horses
Will rise from the sea.
I wonder where they'll carry me.
I'll try to catch a few thousand
And ride them to shore,
Ten thousand white horses and more.

Diez mil caballos blancos
se levantarán sobre el mar.
Me pregunto, ¿dónde me llevarán?
Atraparé a unos mil
y los cabalgaré hasta la orilla,
diez mil caballos blancos y más. From out of the white caps,
The horses now come.
They're skirting, flirting,
Proceeding, receding.
The little ones whisper,
"Come play!"
As they quickly are slipping away.

Desde las capas blancas,
ahora llegan los caballos.
Ellos se esquivan, se mueven,
prosiguen y retroceden.
Los pequeñitos susurran,
"¡Ven a jugar!",
mientras se alejan rápidamente.

Product Details

• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Learning Abilities Books (July 2002)
• ISBN-10: 097202672X
• ISBN-13: 978-0972026727
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,475,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible feats and heart-thumping adventure, May 5, 2004

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This review is from: 10,000 White Horses / 10,000 Caballos Blancos (Paperback)

Reviewed by Betsie of Betsie's Literary Page

Picture a clear blue sky along the coastal beach, miles and miles of the mighty ocean offering up her latest show just for you. A spectacular panoramic view of breathtaking waves of imagination, will give you memories to last a lifetime.

In this poetic story a young girl experiences some of that feeling during her outing at the beach. Having missed the first wave, is dunked by the second one, and then finally catches the third.

While on her floater, from the white caps of the roaring sea waves arise 10,000 White Horses, some unique guest members of the aquatic world. Running along the waves, pushing and shoving, as they playfully race for the shore. For one heart pounding moment upon reaching the sandy beach they jump through darkness and disintegrate back into the sea.

10,000 White Horses is a great adventure and a way to introduce young children to the wonders of nature, gaining a deep appreciation for these cosmically remarkable creatures.

This is an excellent starter book for both English and Spanish speaking children and an instrumental teaching tool for teachers and parents.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gift for Hispanic kids being ttutored in reading English, June 15, 2008

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This review is from: 10,000 White Horses / 10,000 Caballos Blancos (Paperback)

Beautiful book, excellent Spanish and English. Well appreciated by kids, probably more appropriate for girls for the story, but the boys liked it also. The books were gifts for 2nd and 3rd graders. The level was closer to 4th grade but it is expected the kids will grow into it.

It is a very lovely poetic metaphor comparing ocean waves to 10,000 horses.