Hush, Little Horsie [Library Binding]

Jane Yolen (Author), Ruth Sanderson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Hush, little horsie,
Asleep on the moor.
Your mama is close—
That’s what mamas are for.

Mama horses around the world promise to watch over their little ones as the foals frolic and play and eventually fall asleep in this soothing bedtime story. Young horse lovers will drift off with Ruth Sanderson’s stunning horses in their minds and the promise of their own parents’ enduring love in their hearts.

Award-winning author Jane Yolen has written the New York Times bestselling How Do Dinosaurs . . . series and Owl Moon, winner of the Caldecott Medal. In Hush, Little Horsie, she has dreamed up a lovely rhyming read-aloud for a mother and child to snuggle up with.

This gorgeous picture book is perfect for horse lovers big and small—and for mothers in need of a good bedtime story.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS–In this gentle picture book, a variety of mares stand guard as their foals and fillies play, run, leap, and finally sleep. From farmyards to the plains to the seashore to the moors, the horses are introduced in simple rhyme. In each case, readers are reassured that the mothers will always take care of their babies and the final lines, “she'll watch when you leap/And when you are tired,/She'll watch as your sleep,” are repeated at the end of each section. The book ends with a human mother and her daughter nestled beneath blankets at bedtime, reading stories and preparing for sleep. The girl drifts off, content with the knowledge that her mother is close and will always stand watch as she sleeps. Sanderson's lush and lovely paintings are an ideal match for the reflective text. With text and illustrations as tender as a lullaby, this picture book is ideal for bedtime sharing.–Shawn Brommer, South Central Library System, Madison, WI. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About the Author

Award-winning author Jane Yolen has written more than three hundred books, including Owl Moon, winner of the Caldecott Medal, and the New York Times bestselling How Do Dinosaurs . . . ? series. Her work has garnered some of the most prestigious awards in children’s publishing. When she is not writing, Jane composes songs and works as a professional storyteller. She is the mother of three grown children and a grandmother of six.

As a child, Jane was crazy about horses, though she knew only the ones who drew the hansom cabs in New York City’s Central Park. But once her family moved to Connecticut, she got her chance to ride Lipizzaners, the great white “airs aboveground” horses. She has never forgotten the feeling of riding such powerful, beautiful, and well-trained steeds.

Jane now lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (September 28, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375958533
• ISBN-13: 978-0375958533
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.3 x 10.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,816,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT 'GOODNITE' BOOK!, October 30, 2010

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L. Bricker "Grandma B" (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hush, Little Horsie (Hardcover)

I purchased this for my grandson who "loves" horses. His parents read it to him each nite before going to bed. The pictures are wonderful.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect bedtime story!, October 5, 2010

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Lisa Barker - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hush, Little Horsie (Hardcover)

The perfect bedtime story! Gentle rhyme and absolutely beautiful illustrations of horse mamas and their foals bedding down for the night. Grow sleepy as each mama encourages her little one to drift to sleep while the rhyme repeats (with some variation) inducing a peaceful, secure feeling. - Biblio Reads Children's Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!, December 26, 2011

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This review is from: Hush, Little Horsie (Hardcover)

I got this book from the library and just had to buy it for my daughter who loves horses. The illustrations are beautiful with all of our favorite horse breeds and a lovely, motherly, message to boot.