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"The year the corn grew tall and straight, Leah's papa bought her a pony," relates Friedrich. Leah loved the pony instantly, and formed a lasting bond with it. But the next year, the corn "grew no taller than a man's thumb." The harshness of the climate and the scarcity of money eventually forces a bank auction of all of the family's farm equipment and assets-papa's tractor, mama's prize rooster, Leah's favorite calf, the family truck, and more. In desperation, Leah sells her pony for one dollar-and hopes for a miracle.
Though not overtly religious in content, the Christian themes of sacrificial love and neighborly goodwill are impossible to ignore in Leah's Pony. The endearing characters and finely told story will keep children begging to hear the next page, and the next, all the way to the end. Following the last page of the story, parents will have an excellent opportunity to highlight the Christian themes in discussion with their children.
In addition to the engaging plot, Michael Garland's vivid, lifelike illustrations bring kids face to face with the people who live through the hardships described in the story. Each illustration is an oil painting of almost photographic realism, capturing the essence of the words. Leah's Pony is a rare mix of emotion, history, and virtue that will be a treat for families to read again and again.
Mike and Amy Nappa both write an review many books for Christian readers.
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