This charming picture book was a Caldecott Medal winner in 1979.
The story reads as though it were a re-telling of a classic Native American tale. The artwork is simple and elegant, and compliments the text well.
Horses and humans have had a bond long before recorded history. In this story, that bond is most pronounced in one young girl, who chooses to spend her time with horses more than people. She is not their master, however, but more like one of them.
Even so, the author subtly maintains the ways of the People (native Americans) with respect to a daughter's responsibility and obedience to her parents.
It is a beautiful book, and a gentle way to introduce respect for cross-cultural values to young children in our own culture.
Reviewed by a staff member, First Regional Library
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