Gallop-O-Gallop

Fantastic book of horse poetry for young and old. Takes one on a close poetic experience with exceptional artistic illustrations.

I'm going to give this book to my horse-loving brother and sister-in-law, whose daughter is already grown. It's just as good a gift for adults as kids. But horse-crazy young girls will love it best, I think. Sandra Alonza has produced a collection of delightful horse poems that will play on all your emotions -- laughter to tears. For a grin, beware the SNEEZING horse. For a tug at your heart, visit "Old Horse." Kelly Murphy's exquisite paintings capture Alonzo's poems in jewel tones: a bareback galloping across the prairie, a shaggy winter coat, a dreamtime unicorn; it's all there.

For all those lovers of horses, young and old, Sandra Alonzo and Kelly Murphy have presented a wonderful and evocative picture book! The very accessible verse (something that I feel is key when it comes to poetry for youth), combined with the superb page design and artwork make this book an extremely enjoyable read. Got some horse lovers in your family? They will love these poems and the artwork, too.

Horse. I wish for a horse. As a little girl, every birthday wish was for a pony....well, sad to say, it was never granted. But now here's another chance to enter the world of the daily life of horses with Gallop-o-Gallop. Ms. Alonzo's picturebook of heartfelt poetry takes the reader into the sensitive, raucous and sometimes silly world of horses (a poem about horse sneezes?, yes!), sure to fulfill current and bygone equine dreams. Beautifully rendered illustrations by Kelly Murphy (no relation, but I wish!) depict this world with sensitivity and a playfullness that will engage children of all ages. A definite coffee table book for kids...make that hot-cocoa table book, with two lumps of sugar please....for the horse...

This book is excellent for the classroom! The imagery projected throughout the book guides students learning in a linguistic sense. The author weaves a beautiful tapestry of equine tales that's soothing for both young and old.