Dozy Mare
by
Jeanne Willis
Illustrator: Tony Ross
Once there was a very lazy horse that would do nothing except stand still or sit down despite what was asked of her. She is passed among various owners until she ends up at the butcher’s where she decides it’s finally time to move … fast!
This is an amusing tale of a horse’s break for freedom after being ordered about all her life, perfectly illustrated by Tony Ross. It may raise some challenging questions from young readers when the horse finally ends up at the butcher’s, yet it does provide an entertaining read!
Publisher: Andersen Press
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Tony Ross
Tony Ross is one of the best-known creators of picture books. He trained at the Liverpool School of Art before working as a cartoonist, a graphic designer, at an advertising agency and as a University lecturer. His most popular books include his interpretations of fairy tales, the Dr Xargle books and the much-loved Little Princess series, which has been turned into a highly successful animated television series. Tony Ross has also illustrated many children’s fiction titles and in his extremely prolific career he has illustrated more than 1200 books.
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Jeanne Willis
Jeanne wrote her first book when she was five years old and hasn't stopped writing since. She now has over eighty titles to her name, including picture books, novels and television scripts. She has also won numerous awards, including the Children's Book Award, the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the Silver Smarties Prize. Her teen novel, Naked Without a Hat (Faber) was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award in 2004. She often takes inspiration from dreams and interesting conversations with strangers.
Jeanne Willis
Reading Age: 6+
Interest level: 5-8
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