Available Formats
The Carousel Horse
By (Author) Tony Mitton
Illustrated by Penny Neville-Lee
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
1st October 2024
12th September 2024
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Contemporary and urban fantasy
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Ponies, horses and related animals
Paperback
32
Width 235mm, Height 300mm
A timeless, magical tale of a carousel pony who comes to life and goes on an adventure by moonlight. The Carousel Horse spends his days giving children rides at the fair. But secretly he dreams of something more . . . When a beautiful, sparkling princess appears and helps him to break free from his carousel, the two of them soar into the sky on a grand journey that takes them to the moon and back. But where is home for the Carousel Horse Discovering that might just be the greatest adventure of all. With a lyrical rhyming text and stunning, luminous illustrations, this is a magical story about following your dreams and finding out where you belong - perfect for sharing at bedtime.
A unique and magical story * Storytime Magazine on SNOW GHOST *
Mesmerising * Red Reading Hub on SNOW GHOST *
Tony Mitton was born in North Africa, and grew up in Africa, Germany, Hong Kong, and England. He was a much-loved poet, teacher and writer of children's books, and lived for many years in Cambridge, England. Penny Neville-Lee is a painter and illustrator specialising in children's books. With an MA in Painting from The Royal College of Art, she is happiest when surrounded by pencils and coming up with ideas for beautiful books.