Arno and His Horse

Written by Jane Godwin · Illustrated by Felicita Sala

A lost toy horse leads to a town-wide search. Will it be found?

4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 82 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Arno's cherished toy horse is missing, sparking a search across town. As friends join the quest, Arno faces the heartache of loss and the hope of reunion. Will he find his beloved horse, or will it remain a memory? This touching tale explores the bonds we form with objects and the memories they hold.

From the publisher

Arno and his Horse is a beautifully written rhyming text, matched with exquisite illustrations, that explores love, memory, loss and the power objects can hold. Arno had a horse, it was brown and it was black.He took it with him everywhere, but did he bring it back? When Arno loses his precious toy horse, all the kids  in town help him to look for it. They look everywhere, but will Arno ever see his horse again? A touching story about memory, dreams, and the mysterious ways we feel connected to those we love.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD610L

Themes & topics

Books about lost and found possessions Books about animals Books about Australia Books about diversity Books about horses

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.5

out of 7

4.8

“This was a touching story, with beautiful remembrances of a grandfather who has passed on. The cadence is mostly delightful, but there are some near rhymes that trip you up unfortunately.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

4.3

“The illustrations are beautiful but the story, while touching and with a compelling idea, is too disjointed. Varying cadence and too many unnecessary near rhymes also detract from a more rewarding reading experience.”

The Goodfather

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