A Horse Called Now

Now lives in the moment and knows how to comfort her friends, whatever their worries . . .

"When I'm afraid, I breathe in and out, and let the feelings come . . . and then go. Nothing lasts forever."

When Rabbit worries about Fox, and Sheep is scared of Farmer's new dog, Now helps her friends discover that perhaps not everything is as frightening as it might first seem . . .

About the author

Ruth Doyle's obsession with animals started at an early age. She now lives on Mini Motley Sanctuary with a flock of sheep, eight chickens, three dogs, two rescued miniature horses, six guinea pigs, two rabbits and two grown-up children. Ruth's debut picture book, Songs for Our Sons published in 2020 with its companion, Dreams for Our Daughters following in 2021.Alexandra Finkeldey is a freelance artist based in Ottawa, Canada. She uses both traditional and digital mediums to capture her favourite subjects, which include animals, people, plants, and food. Alexandra's recent picture books include When the Storks Came Home (2022) and Talala: The Curious Leopard Cub (2021).

Summary

"When I'm afraid, I breathe in and out and let the feelings come .

Foreword

A calm and reassuring story about overcoming worries and living in the present moment.

Product details

• Authors: Ruth Doyle
• Assisted by: Alexandra Finkeldey (Illustration)
• Publisher: Nosy Crow
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 6
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.01.2024
• EAN: 9781839946844
• ISBN: 978-1-83994-684-4
• No. of pages: 32
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Farm Animals, Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s picture books, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage emotions: Worry, fear