Children love animals, and horses are usually a favorite! Check out these 31 books about horses for children of all ages. From heartwarming stories to true stories to fiction stories with colorful illustrations, these books are sure to be crowd-pleasers with your little learners!
1. If I Had A Horse
When a girl begins to imagine life with a horse, her imagination runs away with her. As you read, you can imagine yourself in the story too. Breathtaking illustrations pair with this incredible text to bring an adorable story full of fanciful imagination.
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2. The War That Saved My Life
This book is great for older elementary, teenage girls, or other chapter book readers. This is a touching story of a girl who overcomes her physical issues to become more comfortable in her own skin as she teaches herself to ride a horse. The girl and her brother survive war and hardship.
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3. Gallop! 100 Fun Facts About Horses
Full of fun facts and information, this nonfiction book is a fun read about horses. This is a must-read for a child with horse obsession. They can learn all about weird facts, fun facts, and other interesting facts about their favorite animal.
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4. Calico the Wonder Horse
Calico the Wonder Horse is a cute little tale about a horse that becomes a hero by helping save Santa! This horse is smart and fast. This is a cute Christmas tale that children of all ages will enjoy!
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5. Robert the Rose Horse
This adorable horse book is about a horse who has an allergy to roses. He sneezes all the time, but one day his sneezes actually save the day!
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6. Sergeant Reckless
Based on the true story of a horse nursed back to health and used as a workhorse in the Korean War. She ended up earning a rank and two Purple Hearts. This book is about a horse with a heart full of gold and an incredible work ethic!
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7. Billy and Blaze
The love between a boy and his horse is a great love. Billy and Blaze are inseparable and learn to trust and love each other. They begin to train for an incredible event. Will they be able to pull off a win?
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8. Horses
Packed with real photographs, this nonfiction picture book is a great addition to your classroom library or to your bookshelf at home for any horse lover! This book talks about farm animals, and horses, and gives tons of information about these majestic creatures.
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9. Hush, Little Horsie
A perfect bedtime story, Hush, Little Horsie is a sweet and soft story. Written in sweet rhyme, the words are soothing and the beautiful illustrations are just as amazing. Jane Yolen doesn't disappoint with this beautiful bedtime story.
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10. The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
Vibrant and bold pictures fill the pages of this book! It is a simple book with colorful characters and many types of animals. Like Eric Carle's other works, this book is also a big hit!
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11. Snow Foal
A touching story about a girl and a foal that she rescues, this book shows that you are never really as alone as you think. The girl in the story is sad and angry and scared. She learns a lot as her friendship with the tiny foal develops.
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12. The Hairy Pony's Christmas Party
A sweet Christmas tale about a pony and a party, this children's book will delight children of all ages. Cute illustrations with detail and full of color match the storyline and add to the element of the holiday book.
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13. Step Right Up
This beautifully written story of a man who loves animals is laced with a touching message of spreading kindness to everyone and everything. Doc teaches a horse to do amazing things when most people wouldn't have given him the chance at life.
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14. Black Beauty
As a young colt grows up, his story follows his life. This book tells about his life and the paths he takes and the people he meets along the way. This book is full of the adventures Black Beauty has in the journey of life.
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15. War Horse
When a horse on a farm is sold to become a working war horse, he is sad to leave behind the young boy he has grown to love. He works throughout the war but doesn't forget the boy. When the war ends, he wonders if he will ever see the boy again.
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16. Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse
When a young girl imagines herself as a real-life cowgirl, she plays the part well. She really needs a horse! Instead, she gets a bike. Will she be happy with this instead?
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17. My Pony
When a little girl wants a horse of her own, she draws the one she wants and takes a ride. All in her imagination, this journey is a great example of the power of imagination and a child's dream.
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18. Meg and Merlin
Meg loves horses and loves to ride. She wants her very own horse and wishes for it on her birthday, but she knows that her family cannot afford to get her one. Imagine her surprise when she finds a horse on her birthday!
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19. Ponies
This National Geographic Level 1 reader is a perfect beginner book for horse lovers. This nonfiction book is written with simple words and true facts. Let little learners read to find information and see actual photographs.
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20. If I Ran The Horse Show
A Cat in the Hat book, this fun book is a great way for young readers to learn more about horses. There is a great deal of information about horses and many other horse-related things!
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21. If A Horse Had Words
This story is told from the viewpoint of a horse. When a horse is born and rescued by a boy, they bond and form a friendship. The beautiful descriptions in this book bring it to life!
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22. The Princess and the Pony
The Princess and the Pony is a light-hearted and fun story about a princess who wants a very specific horse for her birthday. She gets a horse, but it is not exactly what she had envisioned.
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23. Fritz and the Beautiful Horses
Jan Brett delivers again with this brilliant horse book. She uses a sweet storyline about a horse who saves some children inside a walled city. The realistic illustrations and charming storyline make this book a great read-aloud or bedtime story.
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24. The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
This beautiful story of a girl who loved wild horses is a lovely book about a girl with a calm spirit and a special way to interact with horses. Animal lovers will enjoy this beloved horse book and the tender-hearted Native American girl in the story.
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25. Noni the Pony
This sweet little board book is a great pony story by Alison Lester. Vibrant illustrations and a fun and clever rhyme make this book an easy-to-read and entertaining tale of a pony.
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26. Misty of Chincoteague
This award-winning chapter book is about a mare who evades capture. She is a feisty horse who shies away from people on Chincoteague. Two young kids really want to keep her. Read about this sweet tale about these wonderful creatures.
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27. Horse Trouble
Any horse-loving reader will love this story! The girl in the story loves horses, but her best friend is allergic. Without her best friend, she must face challenges and overcome hardships by herself.
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28. A Horse Named Jack
This silly, counting book is written in simple rhymes. In this story, Jack is a fun horse who likes to escape and go on his own adventures. He enjoys going to his neighbor's garden and stealing snacks. This sneaky, little horse is tons of fun!
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29. The Smallest Horse
This loveable tale of a tiny horse is heartwarming. This is a sweet story about overcoming and being able to do anything you set your mind to. The beautiful illustrations add value to this book. Part of a sweet little pony series, this book is one of many that avid horse lovers will adore!
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30. The Ugly Pony
A twist on the classic story of The Ugly Duckling, this story is about a pony who doesn't fit in. Little ones will enjoy this story and will benefit from the encouragement and positivity from this little pony, as she has to search within herself to find beauty on the inside.
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31. Hello, Horse
This sweet little storybook follows a beautiful mare and teaches children about day to day life of horses. As children read, they will also learn more about how to care for horses and other helpful information about horses. This book for children is the perfect mix of facts and storylines.
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