The Mud Pony
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Mud Pony

Written by Caron Lee Cohen · Illustrated by Shonto Begay

A boy's mud pony becomes real, then vanishes. Can he lead without it?

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32 pages· 969 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD610L
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Bookroo's summary

In a world where dreams and reality blur, a young boy's mud pony magically comes to life, guiding him on a path to leadership. As the pony returns to mud, the boy faces his greatest challenge: finding strength within himself. Will he rise to the occasion and fulfill his destiny, or will he falter without his mystical companion? This enchanting tale weaves together themes of courage, identity, and the bond between nature and spirit, inviting readers to explore the depths of their own potential.

From the publisher

A Native American tale about a young boy and his magical pony that comes to life. “Splendidly illustrated…. [A] moving, multileveled hero tale.” - Kirkus Reviews

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
969
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD610L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5527
Publication
Published
August 1, 1989
First published
September 1, 1988
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590415262

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