Book Review: Backyard Horses
Horse Dreams
By: Dandi Daley Mackall
(a children's chapter book)
From the back of the book:
Meet Ellie James, a forth grader with a great imagination. Ellie Spends a lot of time daydreaming about owning a black stallion show horse and winning trophies in the horse show. But when the answer to all her dreams and prayers gallops into her life, will Ellie be able to recognize it?
My Thoughts:
I thought this was a good quality book for young girls. I liked the way that Ellie had such an open easy relationship with God. She prayed to him as if she was talking to a friend at the park. I think this sets a good example and shows children how they can let God into their lives on a daily basis. Ellie's younger brother is deaf and uses sign language to communicate. I liked how the book had each chapter title pictures of finger spelling for the title words. The book also included a page in the back that had the alphabet in sign language. The book also exposes children to common horse terms and defines them in the back of the book. I know I have a niece that will be head over heels for this book with all the horse involved!!
The only thing that I thought may be confusing for young readers is the popping back and forth from Ellie's reality to her day dreams. I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
I was given a copy of this book for review purposes from Tyndale. The opinions in this review are my own and were not influenced by the company.
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