About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is lobbying hard for a pet or struggling to understand that loving an animal means putting the animal's needs before your own desires. This whimsical, contemporary tale follows Kizzy, who finds a pony in a supermarket and decides to hide him in her twelfth-floor apartment. While the premise is hilarious and full of slapstick urban adventures, the heart of the story deals with the weight of secret-keeping and the maturity required to make a difficult sacrifice. It is a perfect choice for kids aged 7 to 10 who enjoy humor but are ready to explore themes of responsibility, ethics, and the bittersweet nature of doing the right thing. Parents will appreciate the way it balances high-stakes childhood imagination with a grounded, realistic conclusion about animal welfare.
