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Year of the Horse:
Picture Books for Spirited, Creative Kids

by Lindsay Barrett

In the tradition of the Chinese zodiac, those born in the Year of the Horse are said to be lively, energetic, sociable, and active… and a bit stubborn and impulsive, too! From timeless classics to new favorites, these picture books star relatable characters — both human and animal — that embody this equine spirit. Share them with the “Horses” in your life.

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    A Visitor for Bear

    by Bonny Becker

    Mouse is determined to win over the reclusive, grouchy Bear. Despite slammed doors and shuttered windows, Mouse keeps stubbornly popping up, hoping to socialize. Eventually, Bear agrees to a satisfying cup of tea together.
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    Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad

    by Jacky Davis

    Lulu may favor insects, but she’s the ultimate Horse heroine — spunky and fun. In this story, a playdate with her bug squad turns tearful when an impulsive moment upsets her friend Kiki. In righting her wrong, Ladybug Girl learns a lesson about perspective.
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    Corduroy 40th Anniversary Edition

    by Don Freeman

    Young Horses who are too busy playing to slow down for a nap will see themselves in Sam. His mom tells him he has “ants in his pants, and really, he must settle down.” However, cozying up with a book only releases a parade of exciting new friends: gazelles, zebras, baboons, and even a cheetah. He can’t possibly sleep now! A surprising growl finally scares the “ants” away.
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    Busy Betty

    by Reese Witherspoon

    Sweet cinnamon biscuits, Betty loves being busy! Her family has to keep reminding her to focus, like when she needs to give her smelly dog a bath before her friend Mae comes over to play. Somehow, when Mae arrives, there’s still mud, water, and glitter everywhere! Busy Horses will be inspired by how Betty turns a messy situation into a sparkling success.
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    Not Little

    by Maya Myers

    Dot shows fellow Horses how they can use their big energy to help others. She may be small, but she’s definitely not little! When she stands up to a mean kid in the school lunchroom, she earns the best possible reward: a new friend.
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    Clever Jack Takes the Cake

    by Candace Fleming

    Jack is thrilled to receive an invitation to the Princess’s birthday party. With no money to buy her a gift, he decides to gather ingredients for a cake. Making the royal treat and getting it safely to the party turns into a wild adventure, but Jack uses his Horse social skills—and stubborn will—to press on. By the time he reaches the gathering, he has another gift for the birthday girl: an incredible story.
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    I am Amelia Earhart

    by Brad Meltzer

    Amelia Earhart was officially born in the Year of the Ox, but her lively spirit and habit of pushing limits are decidedly Horse-like. Bubbly cartoon illustrations teach young readers how Amelia’s fiery resolve led her to become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and to break many other flight records, and gender barriers, too.
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    Little Red and Big, Bad Fred

    by Ashley Belote

    With Little Red’s cheerful energy and positive outlook, everything feels more fun — even repeated run-ins with a carnivorous canine named Fred! Readers will smile at Little Red’s upbeat naivety (he thinks Fred is a “kitty”) in this heartwarming fractured fairy tale.
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    I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato

    by Lauren Child

    Charlie’s little sister, Lola, represents the full spectrum of Horse traits. She’s a boundless ball of activity, and though she’s staunchly set in her ways, her big feelings can turn on a dime. She’s convinced she’ll never eat tomatoes, mashed potatoes, or a long list of other foods until Charlie gives them irresistible new names. Cloudfluff and moonsquirters? Yes, please!
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