About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a new, intimidating challenge or has a stubborn streak that needs a positive outlet. Sophie is a delightfully headstrong protagonist whose grit and determination are matched only by her love for animals. Whether your child is starting a new hobby or simply needs to see how persistence pays off, Sophie's journey through a farm vacation and her first riding lessons provides a wonderful model of resilience. In this installment of the series, Sophie visits a real farm and discovers that while things like horseback riding might be harder than they look, they are well worth the effort. The book explores themes of self-confidence and the joy of expanding one's horizons. It is a gentle, humorous, and highly relatable chapter book for early elementary readers who are beginning to navigate their own independence and identity as 'big kids.'
