The Horse That Jumped
by Thomas Docherty
Interest age: 0 to 5
Published by Farshore, 2021
About this book
There is a horse, and there is a girl, and one day they meet and become friends. Together they jump over mountains, clouds and waves all day long, until it's finally time for bed.
This lyrical picture book is a classic tale about always making time for adventures and the importance of friendship. With a calming nature, this is a beautiful book for sharing at any time of the day.
About the author
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