Fritz and the Beautiful Horses
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Book Overview
Fritz was not beautiful. He didn't have a braided mane or a glossy coat. He couldn't prance with long, graceful strides like the elegant horses who carried lords and lovely ladies to the city--a city that allowed only the most beautiful horses within its walls. The citizens laughed at the short-legged pony's attempts to be like their own horses. But Fritz was dependable and hard-working. He proved to the citizens that there are things more important than being beautiful. He earned a special place for himself in the walled city just as he'll earn a special place in every reader's heart. Jan Brett's full-color artwork sparkles in intricate detail across every page of this exceptional picture book about Fritz, a sure-footed pony who finally gets the chance to shine in his own best way.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0399174583
ISBN13:9780399174582
Release Date:February 2016
Publisher:G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Length:32 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 10.1" x 10.7"
Age Range:3 to 5 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Kindergarten
Customer Reviews
6 ratings
A tale of a lively pony and beautiful horses
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 6 years ago
Being different is never easy, and Fritz is just that. Different. But it's also what makes you special. In this story, with lovely illustrations, Fritz learns that being different is perfect and sometimes, helpful!
Beautiful story, beautiful illustrations
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Ms. Brett has such an incredible talent for children's books! While reading this book I was enchanted by her tale of Fritz, a shetland (?) pony who was exiled from a city due to his stocky appearance. In the end this pony saves the day but not before a disaster happens on the road to the great city. An excellent choice for a library, one that any child (although especially a horse-loving child) will want to read again and again. Ms. Brett's illustrations always set her books apart from her fellow authors and this book is no exception. She captures the life and beauty of every horse and pony in her book. I believe that this is a second-grade reading level book although any age is certain to enjoy this story.
Fritz and the Beautiful Illustrations!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Not only a wonderful, heartwarming story for any age of horse and childhood lover, but the illustrations stand completely on their own. We have two others books by the same illustrator / author and are actively seeking more. A must have for all children's and pen and ink art libraries!
Charming story by a well-loved children's author
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is a wonderful story about Fritz, a short, shaggy pony who lives his life in the shadow of the tall, sleek horses of the kingdom. His life changes, however, when this little "nobody" prances forward to rescue the children when the "beautiful" horses cannot.An endearing story which teaches children that true beauty is found inside. As with all Jan Brett books, the charming illustrations will captivate even the smallest of children. Add this one to your child's library ... it's sure to quickly become a favorite!
Wonderfully magical and engaging.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I had read this book as a child, then recently came across it again as an adult. Although the story itself is simple, the moral is timeless and holds the characteristics of a downplayed fairytale. As a horse lover, I feel that there are not enough books out there which center around the majestic beast. Fritz is akin to Charlie Brown's Christmas tree. A not so beautiful, diamond in the rough, heart of gold pony who will fill readers' hearts. This book has incidentally inspired me to try my hand at writing children's horse stories as well. I recommend it to anyone who wants to teach children the importance of all too rare goodness which needs to be duplicated time and again.
wonderfully written and illustrated story.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Fritz is not beautiful, but he is gentle and kind and hard working. He rescues the children when the beautiful horses would not. This story, like all of Jan Brett's books, is wonderfully illustrated and teaches a lesson while showing the joys animals bring to a child's life.
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