I love books with illustrations and always wonder why younger readers get to have all the fun!
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MAGICAL HORSES
illustrated by Patricia Moffett
suitable for readers aged 7+
 
Carlton 2009 hardcover £14-99

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Also available in French. 

Take a flight with Pegasus, who spreads his wings when you open this book. Speak the charm for summoning a fairy horse. Make moon perfume to enchant a unicorn. Rescue the green horse from a witch's spell. Help the wind horse free his people from an evil king. Then ride one of these magical horses in an exciting race game to play with your friends.

This collection of myths and legends about horses from around the world has been retold for the younger age group with colourful illustrations, interactive features and a very sparkly cover. Perfect for young pony lovers who also enjoy a bit of magic.

Stories include:

Magic of the Unicorn
Horses of the Sun
Enbarr the Fairy Horse
The Wind Horse of Mongolia
Pegasus and the Chimera
The Rainbow Horses of Surya
Golden Gringolet and the Green Knight