Come along for a spirited ride as Bramble — a horse with interesting "little ways"- and her devoted girl, Maggie, make their debut in this inviting early reader.Maggie wants a pony to ride and take care of, and to prepare she’s been reading a big book on horse care. Is it a perfect match? Maggie loves Bramble as soon as she sees he
| Title | : | Bramble and Maggie: Horse Meets Girl |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.50 (330 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0763649554 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 56Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-8-6 |
| Language | : | English |
Come along for a spirited ride as Bramble — a horse with interesting "little ways"- and her devoted girl, Maggie, make their debut in this inviting early reader.Maggie wants a pony to ride and take care of, and to prepare she’s been reading a big book on horse care. Is it a perfect match? Maggie loves Bramble as soon as she sees her, but there are some things Bramble has to be sure of. She’s looking for just the right person to take her away from her routine. Meanwhile, Bramble is bored with giving riding lessons and walking in circles. Will Maggie let Bramble venture into new places? Will she protect Bramble from strange objects in the yard? Will she, most importantly, know when Bramble needs her undivided attention? This charming and funny early reader is an ideal match for young animal lovers and anyone who has ever longed for a friend who truly understands.
Alison Friend lives in South Yorkshire, England. She also illustrates and designs greeting cards. Jessie Haas has written more than twenty-five books, most of them about horses. She says, "I wrote Bramble and Maggie while getting to know my new horse, Robin. . She thinks I still have a lot to learn, though." Jessie Haas lives in Vermont.Alison Friend is the illustrator of What Color Is Caesar? by Maxine Kumin and Scrawny Cat by Phyllis Root. Like Bramble, she has her little ways, but we are now good friendsFrom School Library Journal K-Gr 2—Maggie and her horse, Bramble, are back in another beginning chapter book. With a slightly mischievous, frisky attitude in the cooler fall weather, Bramble takes risks and pretends to be fearful, while Maggie introduces her to the sights and sounds of autumn. A solid addition for general purchase.—Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX . Maggie is back in the saddle again with a final chapter, taking the lead and guiding her horse through a succession of surprises on a dark night of trick-or-treating. Both grow into their partnership and maturity as Bramble overdoes her imitation of anxious jumpiness, thoughtlessly unseats her rider, and finally accepts responsibility and returns home safely. Dialogue, Maggie's occasional reflections, and a bit of onomatopoeia allow the narrative text to flow nicely as a trusting relationship develops between horse and riVery highly recommended.. The dialogue and illustrations can be shocking to 21st century parents in this politically correct age--and kids absolutely love it! (FYI--my kids have never had nightmares about any of this. All I have to say is that second-half of the book blows the first half of this book out of the water. I think he had his country at heart either way.. This is a fantastic read! I heard about it through my teacher and am so glad to have picked it up. I even like the cover -- which is so upbeat, colorful and charming that the book would make a perfect Christmas gift for anyone afflicted with this modern ailment.. The book could have used some additional copy editing to correct the occasional minor grammatical or typographical errors and to improve the citation references for the public domain illustrations.The book is an excellent reference from which to select plants for an Anglo Saxon heritage garden or other historical garden. It is not light reading, however, as it is a scholarly work and one should be prepared to work a little when one reads it. An appendix lists the scores nominated for Academy Awards from the first in 1934 to 1988. Paradox arises because the enemy is a living, thinking, acting person, dedicated to fouling your plans and making you
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