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Horses Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Horses Books for Ages 8–11

Horse books at chapter book age are a genre unto themselves. The bond between a child and a horse, the discipline of riding, the adventures that happen in the barn and in the field. These 947 books serve the devoted horse reader.

947 books

Cover of Stable

For the child who loves horses and wonders how they live in the big city. Explore the hidden, historic world of real wor

Cover of Horseback Hurdles

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Horseback Hurdles

For the child who has lost their confidence after a setback or accident. Sophie must find the courage to get back in the

Cover of Rainbow Road Trip

My Little Pony: Passport to Reading

Rainbow Road Trip

For the early reader who loves solving puzzles, this magical journey explores how teamwork and friendship can bring colo

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Cover of My Book of Horses and Ponies

My Book of...

My Book of Horses and Ponies

Abi Maxwell, Kritika Gupta, Srijani Ganguly

For the young animal lover eager to learn every detail about their favorite four-legged friends, from majestic breeds to

Ages 5–9

Cover of Horse Meets Girl

Bramble and Maggie #1

Horse Meets Girl

Life as a lesson horse has become a bore for Bramble, but a move to a new home with a girl named Maggie offers the spark

Cover of The Devil In Ol' Rosie

The Devil In Ol' Rosie

Twelve-year-old Wart faces the dangers of the 1907 Oregon wilderness alone as he attempts to round up his family's escap

Cover of Humbert, Mister Firkin & the Lord Mayor of London

Humbert, Mister Firkin & the Lord Mayor of London

John Burningham

A humble cart horse and his master save the day when the Lord Mayor's coach breaks down, leading to an invitation to a g

Cover of Riding Rescue

Magic Ponies #6

A scary accident left Gina afraid to ride, but a magical pony named Comet might be the only one who can help her find he

Cover of Fritz and the Beautiful Horses

Fritz and the Beautiful Horses

Fritz the pony is ignored by the more beautiful horses in the walled city until a dangerous emergency proves that being

Cover of The Lonely Pony

RSPCA Animal Tales #4

The Lonely Pony

Polly the pony is terrified of people, but Mia is determined to use patience and quiet kindness to help her recover and

Cover of Riddle of the Rusty Horseshoe

Ponyville Mysteries #1

Riddle of the Rusty Horseshoe

For the child navigating the heavy clouds of grief while trying to find their footing in a new place. A tender look at h

Cover of Touch the Moon

Marion Dane Bauer

Jennifer’s birthday wish comes true when her china horse transforms into a real one. Together, they gallop into a night

Cover of Custer: The True Story of a Horse

Deborah King's Animal Books

Custer: The True Story of a Horse

For the child who forms deep bonds with animals and wonders about the journey of a pet's life, from birth through many y

Cover of Thunder Horse

A little girl discovers a deep bond of friendship and magic when she receives an extraordinary winged horse as a gift.

Cover of The Riding Lesson

The Riding Lesson

Jennifer K. Mann

For the child whose big expectations don't quite match reality. This story helps little ones navigate the nerves and sur

Cover of Winnie's Guide to Caring for Your Horse or Pony

Winnie's Guide to Caring for Your Horse or Pony

Learn the essentials of horse care, from mucking out stables and choosing the right feed to keeping a pony happy and exe

Cover of Bonita

Horse Diaries #1

Suddenly separated from her owner during the battle at the Alamo, an elegant horse named Bonita survives a life of hards

Cover of A Glittering Gallop

Magic Kitten #12

A Glittering Gallop

For the child who loves animals but feels nervous about trying new things or joining a sports team.

Cover of Mandy Sue Day

Fresh air and farm life come alive through sound, scent, and touch as a young blind girl spends a beautiful, sensory-fil

Cover of The First Horse I See

The First Horse I See

Determined to reach her grieving father, Willojean pours her heart into training an abused horse that no one else believ

Cover of More Than a Horse

More Than a Horse

Carole S. Adler

Life on an Arizona guest ranch requires more than just luck. Twelve-year-old Leeann must find the grit to win over a gru

Cover of In Good Faith

The Horseshoe Trilogies #4

For the child navigating a difficult life transition, this gentle story shows how helping others and connecting with ani

Cover of Runaway Horse!

Barney the Boat Dog #2

When a boat engine fails, a strong horse named Puzzle comes to the rescue until a few noisy pigs send the mission into a

Cover of Princess Ellie's Summer Holiday

The Pony-Mad Princess #7

Princess Ellie's Summer Holiday

Princess Ellie’s tropical vacation is perfect until a bossy peer causes trouble, leaving Ellie and her friend Kate to sa

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