Books About Horses · 609 titles considered

The Best Horses Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about horses? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Horses

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1962

Robert the Rose Horse

By Joan Heilbroner, P.D. Eastman (Illustrator) · I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books series

A city horse's rose allergy leads to unexpected heroics.

72 pages· 1,143 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,853 ratings

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$759

Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1982

War Horse

By Michael Morpurgo · Book #1 in the War Horse series

A horse's journey through war tests loyalty and hope.

176 pages· 37,433 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 60,680 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1947

Misty of Chincoteague

By Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Misty series

A wild mare eludes capture until two children change everything on Pony Penning Day.

176 pages· 23,429 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 48,206 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1877

Black Beauty

A horse's journey through kindness and cruelty reveals life's harsh truths.

288 pages· 59,755 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 302,756 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2002

Meet Kaya

By Janet Shaw, Bill Farnsworth (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the American Girl: Kaya series

A race leads to unexpected consequences and a lasting nickname.

70 pages· 11,389 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,589 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1970

The Horse in Harry's Room

By Syd Hoff · I Can Read series

A boy's invisible horse sparks a heartwarming dilemma about freedom and friendship.

32 pages· 426 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

3.9/5 Goodreads · 419 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1991

Meet Felicity

By Valerie Tripp, Dan Andreasen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the American Girl: Felicity series

A girl fights to rescue a mistreated horse.

88 pages· 9,727 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 13,330 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014

The Camping Trip

By Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy (Illustrator) · Pony Scouts series

A young girl goes on a camping trip with her friends and their ponies, learning about responsibility and friendship along the way.

32 pages· 574 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

3.9/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

Penny and Pepper

By Jeanne Betancourt, Kellee Riley (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Pony Mysteries series

A summer of surprises and mysteries awaits with a pony and new friends.

48 pages· 1,454 words· Est. 17 min read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 115 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 7–12 · 2019

Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum

By Dr. Seuss, Andrew Joyner (Illustrator) · Classic Seuss series

This book explores how different artists see and depict horses in their work.

80 pages· 1,179 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 809 ratings

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Horses Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about horses for the youngest readers and listeners.

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Leah's Pony

Ages 4–8 · 1996

A girl and her pony face a drought threatening their family farm.

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It's a Little Book

Ages 0–3 · 2011

Is a book for chewing or wearing? Discover its true purpose.

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Little Horse

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Join Little Horse's sunny adventure with playful surprises.

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$899

Pony Brushes His Teeth

Ages 0–3 · 2010

A pony discovers the art of tooth brushing.

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Noni the Pony

Ages 0–5 · 2010

A playful pony ensures her friends feel loved and cozy.

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Clip-Clop!

Ages 2–4 · 2006

Barnyard friends ride Mr. Horse, craving speed. Will faster lead to disaster?

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Horsey Up and Down

Ages 2–3 · 2013

Explore opposites with playful kids and horsey toys in an interactive adventure.

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Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True

Ages 0–3 · 2017

A unicorn and a girl unite to save a rain-drenched magical land.

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Horses & Ponies

Ages 0–4 · 1995

Discover the world of horses and ponies.

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$499

Humpty Dumpty

Ages 0–2 · 2010

Introduce babies to language with interactive nursery rhymes.

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$699

Hungry Horse

Ages 0–4 · 2009

Press the button to hear the pony neigh as he prepares for a village show.

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$1299

Horse Tales

Ages 2–4 · 2018

Open the stable doors to discover the secrets of charming horses and ponies inside.

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Horses Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about horses for preschool and elementary-age readers.

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Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse

Ages 3–5 · 2018

A girl learns the truth about a classmate's horse.

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Harry and Horsie

Ages 4–8 · 2009

A boy's late-night adventure with his friend leads to an unexpected journey.

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This Way, Charlie

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A blind horse and a gruff goat forge an unlikely friendship tested by life's storms.

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My Pony

Ages 4–8 · 2002

A girl dreams of riding her imaginary pony through magical lands.

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$1899

Randy, the Beautiful Horse

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A horse believes he's beautiful, but reality might surprise him.

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$799

Marion Takes a Break

Ages 5–9 · 2013

A young girl named Marion struggles to cope with a sprained ankle that prevents her from participating in the horse show and other activities she loves.

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$1799

The Princess and the Pony

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A young warrior princess receives an unexpected birthday gift that changes the course of a great battle.

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Sergeant Reckless

Ages 6–10 · 2017

A mare becomes a Marine hero, braving battles and earning military honors.

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$999

Blaze Finds the Trail

Ages 5–8 · 1950

Lost in the woods, can a boy and his pony find their way home before the storm hits?

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$999

If I Ran the Horse Show

Ages 5–8 · 2012

Discover the wonders of horses with the Cat in the Hat at a thrilling horse show.

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$799

Eva and the Lost Pony

Ages 5–7 · 2018

A storm threatens Treetopolis. Can Eva prove her bravery and save the day?

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$1799

Clever Hans

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A horse's intelligence baffles Berlin, leading to a scientific breakthrough.

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Horses Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about horses for developing and independent readers.

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Steeds of the Gods

Ages 7–9

A young stable boy is tasked with curing the Hippocamps of Poseidon, the god of the sea, and becomes embroiled in a rivalry between Poseidon and Helios, the god of the sun.

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Bell's Star

Ages 8–11 · 2009

A young horse named Star helps a runaway slave girl named Eliza escape to Canada

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A young Thoroughbred horse's life is forever changed when he is claimed by a new owner, a young girl and her father, a former jockey, who help him recover from his injuries and find a new purpose in life.