Magic Hoofbeats: Horse Tales from Many Lands

. Barefoot Books, $19.99 (79pp) ISBN 978-1-84148-091-6

Equine epics are explored in Magic Hoofbeats: Horse Tales from Many Lands by Josepha Sherman, illus. by Linda Wingerter. Historical details about different breeds of horses precede each tale, which come from lands as diverse as India, the Basque region of Spain, Albania and others. Wingerter's thick, swirling brushstrokes and velvety shades add drama to the proceedings; she portrays the horses in majestic scenes, tailored to each geographic region. A horse lover's delight. .

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