Arno and his Horse

‘A delightful rhyme scheme and Felicita Sala’s beautiful watercolour illustrations of the landscape, as well as of Arno and his friends, make this poignant tale truly special. I particularly loved the depiction of the strong bond between grandparent and grandchild through a keepsake. Arno and His Horse is an utter delight for kids ages 3+.’
—Angela Crocombe, Readings Kids

‘Besides offering an Australian setting and suggesting the boy’s powerful connection with his grandfather, the book communicates a strong sense that something magical has happened…An appealing addition to picture-book collections.’
—Booklist

‘Wide landscapes help to illustrate happy days past and present in this story about the sweetness of remembrance’
—Foreword Reviews

‘When Arno loses his wooden horse, everyone helps hunt for the small carving….[Grandpa] is introduced as the now-deceased carver of the horse. That’s what makes it special. After Arno dreams about his grandpa, he knows where to find the horse…Grandpa is seen fording the river, both in Arno’s memory of his grandfather’s stories and in his dream. Does it matter? The book’s emphasis on the relationship between the older man and the young boy is comforting.’
—Kirkus