About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts showing a deep interest in animals and asks questions about how they first arrived in America. It is a perfect choice for the young reader who is moving beyond simple picture books and wants to understand the historical connection between humans and horses. The story traces the journey of the Spanish Mustang from its arrival with explorers to its vital role in Indigenous cultures and its eventual survival as a symbol of the American West. Through themes of resilience and freedom, this narrative nonfiction work helps children appreciate how animals shape our world. At 32 pages, it is approachable for elementary students, offering a clear and factual account that honors the horse's spirit. Parents will find it an excellent bridge between a love for nature and an interest in social studies.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book discusses the displacement of Indigenous peoples from their land as settlers moved west, and the impact this had on their way of life, particularly their relationship with the Spanish Mustang. It does so without graphic detail. The approach is secular and factual. The resolution is hopeful, focusing on the survival and legacy of the breed.
