My Pony
By Susan Jeffers
The Story
A little girl who wants a pony more than anything draws a dappled mare she names Silver, then imagines riding her through a magical countryside and even among the stars.
Why It's Special
For the kid who begs for a pony at every birthday and every wish, this is the book that says her longing is worth an entire world of its own.
- Big idea: Wanting something with your whole heart can open a door into imagination, even before it opens anywhere else.
- Vibes: Dreamy, tender, and quietly soaring.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love horses and ponies
- enjoy drawing and imagining their own worlds
- like to dream up magical adventures at bedtime
- respond well to soft, illustrated, dreamlike stories
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: If you could draw an animal and bring it to life in your dreams like the girl did with Silver, what would you draw?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the girl felt when she finally got to ride Silver in her imagination?
- Real-life connection: Is there something you want more than anything, like the girl wants her pony?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the girl named her pony Silver?
- Imagination: Where would you go if you could fly through the stars on your own pony?
