Blackie, The Horse Who Stood Still | Christopher Cerf, Paige Peterson

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	Blackie, The Horse Who Stood Still Christopher Cerf, Paige Peterson Welcome Books, 2006 - 64 pages average customer review:based on 14 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

In a pasture in Kansas one early spring morn
A horse quite unlike other horses was born.
His coat was coal black so they named the horse ?Blackie,?
And before very long folks found out he was wacky!

Meet Blackie, the stubbornly motionless equine hero of Christopher Cerf and Paige Peterson?s delightful and touching biography-in-verse, Blackie, The Horse Who Stood Still.

See, most colts are frisky but Blackie was not.
Blackie liked standing still! Yes, he liked it a lot!
?What?s the hurry?? thought Blackie. ?There?s so much to see
Standing here in the shade of a juniper tree?..

This (mostly) true tale tells the heart-warming story of a horse who made standing stock-still a lifelong endeavor?while becoming a champion rodeo horse, a tourist favorite at Yosemite Park, a legendary environmental crusader, and the beloved mascot of one of America?s most beautiful towns, Tiburon, California, on the shores of San Francisco Bay.

The word quickly spread ?bout the new horse in town
And from all ?round the county young kids headed down
To the pasture where Blackie could always be found
Standing still, like a rock, on the same patch of ground.

Magically illustrated by Peterson?s lyrical paintings, Blackie is destined to become a children?s classic in the tradition of Munro Leaf?s Ferdinand the Bull and Dr. Seuss?s The Lorax, The playful, clever, rhyming text will charm adults and children alike as it delivers an important message about appreciating and preserving the natural beauty around us.

?What a beautiful place!? Blackie thought when they got there,
?I simply can?t wait just to stand in one spot there
And watch a gull soar, or a tree gently sway,
Or the fog rolling in from the hills ?cross the bay?

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Reminder to smell the roses

This book has a delightful message based on local history woven beautifully into a rhyming story that is a great reminder to slow down. My family and friends have enjoyed it tremendously. A real treasure.

Wonderful

This book is wonderful. It would make a fantastic animated t.v. special. The illustrations are terrific and the writing is truly pleasing. I may order more copies to give as gifts to others besides my grandchildren. It is charming. I loved it.

Blackie the horse who stood still

This is a true story of a horse who just had to find the right job. It is beautifully illustrated.

Lovely Story

This charming tale of a horse who knows what he wants conveys positive messages about preserving community, being yourself and caring for animals. The colorful illustrations enhance the emotional power of the story. The only weakness is that the rhymes are occasionally awkward. The only problem is that I sob uncontrollably every time I read it to my son. Overall five stars.

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Nice to read to children

I read this to my almost 5 year old twins on an airplane trip and it was nice and relaxing and held their interest (a boy and a girl). The illustrations are beautiful and the fact that it is based on a true story opened up lots of conversation about individual differences and life choices for horses as well as people! I would recommend this for ages 4 to 11-12, the older ones may be interested in the historical detail.

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