Friendship, horses and adventure in an Australian country town combine in this collection of four full-colour Bonnie and Sam stories for young readers. Created by two of Australia's bestselling storytellers and illustrators.
Bonnie and Sam are best friends. No one loves horses the way they do. When Bonnie whispers to them, they understand, and Sam always knows if they need a drink, or a hug, or a race around the paddock.
Come along with Bonnie and Sam on four great adventures:
The Shadow Brumby
The Circus Pony
Racing the Tide
Saving Mr Pinto
Alison Lester is one of Australia's favourite storytellers. Many of the horses in these stories are her friends.
'This book will delight horse lovers everywhere!' Australian Bookseller + Publisher
'Wonderful! The horses are as real as the humans!' Australian Family Magazine
About Alison Lester
Alison Lester is the creator of many popular and award-winning children's books, many of which reflect her own country childhood. The Snow Pony was shortlisted for both YABBA and KOALA awards, reflecting its popularity with young readers. The Quicksand Pony was shortlisted for the National Children's Award, Festival Awards for Literature in 1998, and in 1999 was the winner of the WAYRBA. Her picture book Are We There Yet? was the winner of the 2005 CBCA Book of the Year - Picture Book award.
Roland Harvey is one of Australia's best-loved illustrators. In 1978, he established Roland Harvey Studios and began designing and producing greeting cards, posters and stationery with a distinctly Australian flavour, before venturing into publishing. Some of his best-loved books include My Place in Space, Burke and Wills, The First Fleet, and the best-selling At the Beach, In the Bush, In the City series.