Rudy - A Big Horse With a Big Heart is a children's book that chronicles Diane's first year with Rudy told by Rudy. He takes readers on a journey through the high's and low's as he and Diane begin to work together, learn to trust each other, and eventually develop a deep bond. Readers are exposed to how horses think, the emotions they feel, and what goes into training a horse from both the human and horse perspective. Along the way, Rudy makes friends, bravely learns how to go on trail rides, and discovers water can be fun instead of frightening. Readers will be thrilled when Rudy and two other horses step over the paddock fence freeing themselves. Rudy's charismatic personality will capture children's hearts and make them long to know "what happens next?" Rudy - A Big Horse With a Big Heart is a hard cover middle reader (ages 6/11) children's book, with 11 gorgeous color illustrations by Karen Busch Holman. Karen has illustrated 21 children's books.
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Place of publication
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Fifth Grade
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
ISBN-13
978-1-7325969-1-7 (9781732596917)
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Jones had no intention of buying a horse, even though she had dreamt of owning one since she was young. Through a series of fortunate events, she bought Rudy for a dollar. Without formal knowledge of horse ownership, she dove headfirst into her life's most significant joy and challenge. After working with Rudy for a year, something clicked in Jones. A story started flowing through her, begging to be shared. The Rudy the Rudster book series was born. Jones's writing goals were to make Rudy relatable to children by sharing his feelings about his experiences. She also is keen to educate kids on all things horse.
Jones lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She is an animal lover and passionate about protecting the environment. She frequently enjoys her time off in northern Vermont and is an avid downhill skier.
